Could Batman beat Superman?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Could Batman beat Superman?". Your opponent's style: Yoda

“In times of global tension, the Philippines’ energy security should take precedence over its political alliance with the United States, even if it means sourcing oil from restricted countries.”

Wrong direction entirely, yes. Alliance with America, your real security is, not oil contracts with sanctioned regimes, hmm? Think clearly, you must. Restricted countries, why are they restricted? Unstable they are, unreliable their supply chains. Today they sell you fuel, tomorrow the sanctions tighten and your economy freezes, it does. American partnership gives you something oil cannot, heh, military deterrence, intelligence networks, stable markets for your exports. Betray that alliance for short-term energy gains? Fool's bargain, that is. China already circles your waters. Alone against that pressure, you'll be. The real precedence? Sovereignty through strength, not desperation through isolation. What happens when your restricted supplier cuts you off mid-crisis, answer me that?