Abstract
This study evaluates the effect of the Philippine maritime policy on diplomatic relations with China, and whether maintaining positive relations translates to economic advantages for the Philippines during the Duterte regime (2016-present), and compares this to that of the previous period, the Aquino regime (2010-2016). This study finds that maritime policy does not have a large impact on trade, economic sanctions, and foreign aid in the Philippines. There are no benefits nor disadvantages attained as a result of maintaining an Anti-China maritime policy, and any differences noted were marginal at best. This study compares economic outcomes during different administrations based on their maritime policy stance. It also employs process tracing in trade policies and foreign aid received under Aquino, compared to another Former Philippine President Arroyo, who served from 2001-2010 and maintained a neutral stance.
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