Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced that his country is actively addressing "exploration issues" in the South China Sea, aiming to initiate new energy exploration projects in the resource-rich region to fulfil the nation's growing energy demands. In an interview with Japanese media, Marcos expressed concern over the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, emphasising the "real challenge" posed by a "more assertive China" to its Asian neighbours.

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