Amid tension in the South China Sea, President Marcos told the military that the Philippines should “adjust accordingly” to the situation. | DYGalvezINQ
“Even if there is a war in Ukraine, here in the South China Sea it is said to be the most difficult problem and the most complicated problem,” the President said in Mandaue City.And we need to keep a close eye on our ex who doesn’t need to think too much,” he added.
Marcos noted how the Philippines did not have to worry about the “threat and the intensification of the competition between the superpowers” and was able to maintain peace and understanding with all of its neighbors.Marcos earlier said the South China Sea disputeHe explained that the Philippines is “at the very frontline” in cross-trade tensions between China and the United States.
“Whenever these tensions increase, we’re watching as bystanders and if something goes wrong here, we are going to suffer,” the President said.Subscribe to our daily newsletter
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