President Marcos only wants to protect the Philippines’ interests — Palace

 

 

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President Marcos only wants to protect the Philippines’ interests — Palace

Malacañang on Friday underscored the Marcos administration’s commitment to maintaining cordial relations with China through diplomatic dialogue while protecting Philippine sovereignty and national interests in the West Philippine Sea.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the statement following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a discussion with the Chinese ambassador over remarks on the possible use of force.

“Iba po kasi ang relasyon natin sa China pagdating sa trade and investment. Pero iba rin po ang usapin patungkol sa pag-protekta natin sa ating teritoryo at sa ating interes sa West Philippine Sea,” Castro said during a press briefing in the Palace.

“Kaya ang utos ng Pangulo ang pakikipag-usap sa pamunuan ng China ay in a diplomatic manner. Dahil hindi nais ng Pangulo na masira ang relasyon ng dalawang bansa,” Castro added.

President Marcos on Friday said the Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines’ remarks suggesting China could easily win if it resorts to force warrant a discussion, describing the statement as sounding like a threat and inconsistent with diplomatic conduct.

The President attended the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) 125th founding anniversary celebration at the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal in Manila when reporters asked him for comments on the Chinese Ambassador’s statement.

President Marcos has consistently maintained that the Philippines will defend its sovereignty and sovereign rights while pursuing peaceful and diplomatic means of addressing maritime disputes. | PND

 

 

 

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