MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday (May 18) the country will "vigorously defend what is ours", in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China over maritime disputes.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on as he meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines , Mar 19, 2024. MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will"vigorously defend what is ours", in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China over maritime disputes.
"Against intruders who have been disrespecting our territorial integrity, we will vigorously defend what is ours," Marcos said.
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