PH renounces using violence to settle sea row

by Kristina Maralit - Associated Press - Agence France-Presse

Jun 24, 2024 12:25 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stood firm on his position Sunday that the Philippines would not trigger any violent confrontation to resolve territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Marcos issued the statement during a visit to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, where he said the government would 'refuse to play by the rules that force us to choose sides in a great power competition.'

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the Western Command troops for exercising restraint when they were engaged by hostile Chinese sailors during their recent resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal. PCO Photo

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