“Of course, [Hontiveros] is free to file whatever resolution she wants — but I do not know how that would translate to any action that will reach the United Nations General Assembly,” President Marcos said. | GabrielLaluINQ
Malaysia’s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. water a Gnetum gnemon tree during a state welcome ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 26, 2023.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. does not see how a resolution from Philippine Senate will make the United Nations General Assembly stop China from harassing Filipino vessels in West Philippine Sea . In an interview before leaving Malaysia for Philippines on Thursday, the President said foreign policy emanates from the executive branch — which he heads — and not from the legislature.The Chief Executive gave this response after being asked for his reaction to Senate Resolution Number 659 authored by Senator Risa Hontiveros.
The resolution called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a separate resolution to make UN condemn China.
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