Marcos flips, now stands for Ukraine; reversal messes anti-Leni messaging

Marcos Jr.'s supporters have criticized Robredo for a pro-Ukraine stance, believing that doing so takes the Philippines to war. PHVote WeDecide

SORSOGON, Philippines – Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, is now standing by Ukraine, a flip-flop from a statement he made three days ago that there was no need for the Philippines to take a stance in Russia’s invasion of its neighboring country.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Russia is now under investigation by both the International Criminal Court and United Nations Human Rights Council for possible war crimes and other violations.Asked by reporters on the sidelines of an event at a hotel in Pasay Tuesday, March 1, Marcos said the Philippines’ only stake in the issue was ensure the safety of Filipinos in Ukraine.

In his Friday statement, Marcos this time said “I support the unconditional observance of human rights and fervently hope that there will be no more targeting of civilian communities and civilian establishments.” While such commentary festered mainly on social media, a Marcos supporter who attended his rally in Sorsogon City on Friday had the same opinion.

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