Manila won’t be intimidated amid China row, says Marcos
Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a speech during the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on May 31, 2024. (File photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Sunday the Philippines would “never be intimidated” by anyone after a violent clash between the Philippine Navy and the Chinese Coast Guard in the South China Sea.
“We will never be intimidated or oppressed by anyone,” Marcos said in a speech during a visit to the Philippines’ South China Sea forces as he gave out medals to sailors involved in Monday’s clash off Second Thomas Shoal.
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