The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) affirmed on Tuesday its readiness to implement any agreements established in the proposed Code of Conduct (COC)
This photo uploaded by the Atin Ito coalition as tribute to the National Flag Day on May 28, 2025 shows a replica of the Philippine flag facing the West Philippine Sea at sunrise. The Armed Forces of the Philippines affirmed on Tuesday its readiness to implement any agreements established in the proposed Code of Conduct for the South China Sea, known to Filipinos as the West Philippine Sea.
“Whatever comes out of the Code of Conduct, the AFP is prepared to implement,” said Trinidad, underscoring the military’s readiness to adapt to the outcomes of regional diplomatic negotiations. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the ASEAN leaders to accelerate the adoption of a legally binding COC in the South China Sea, as tensions continue to rise in the region.
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