PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomed France's intention to hold joint maritime exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as vital to maintaining stability in the region.

The President told reporters in General Santos City that he is "thankful that different countries, some are far countries but stand ready to help us."

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