應對中國擴張 菲學者：台海情勢與菲律賓利益密切相關

菲律賓德拉薩大學國際研究系教授狄卡斯楚在台北國際研討會上表示，台海情勢與菲律賓的安全利益密切相關1。他指出，菲律賓過去主要關注南海安全，但現在也必須重視巴丹群島以北區域與台灣周邊情勢1。狄卡斯楚強調，由於許多菲律賓人在台灣工作，台海局勢的任何變化都可能直接影響菲律賓的安全1。

狄卡斯楚用「ICAD」一詞形容中國對南海的行動——非法的（Illegal）、脅迫的（Coercive）、具侵略性的（Aggressive）、帶欺騙性的（Deceptive）1。他指出，中國正運用海警與海上民兵力量逐步鞏固對相關海域的控制，採取漸進式擴張策略，可能影響第一島鏈的安全1。

面對這些威脅，狄卡斯楚強調菲律賓不可能單靠自身力量應對1。他表示，與美國的同盟關係是菲律賓整體戰略不可或缺的一部分1。

A Philippine academic has underscored the direct connection between Taiwan Strait security and the Philippines' national interests in light of escalating regional tensions. At an international conference in Taipei, De La Salle University professor Dicastro addressing regional scholars emphasized that Manila views developments across the Taiwan Strait and waters north of the Batanes Islands as integral to Philippine security calculations 1.

The scholar characterized Chinese activities in the South China Sea using the acronym ICAD—describing Beijing's approach as illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive 1. He noted that China has systematically expanded control over disputed waters by deploying coast guard vessels and maritime militia forces 1. The Philippines has traditionally concentrated on South China Sea concerns, but now recognizes the necessity of monitoring the Batanes region and Taiwan's surrounding strategic environment, particularly given the significant Filipino workforce employed in Taiwan 1.

Acknowledging Manila's limited capacity to address external threats unilaterally, the scholar stressed that the Philippine-American alliance remains an indispensable component of the country's overall defense strategy 1. He warned that China's incremental expansion tactics in the South China Sea pose risks to broader first island chain security 1.