Marcos: We did not yield in West Philippine Sea

Manila Bulletin

President Marcos reaffirmed his administration's firm stand on the West Philippine Sea, declaring that the Philippines has never yielded its territory and will continue to defend its sovereignty.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/21/marcos-we-did-not-yield-in-west-philippine-sea  Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00President Bongbong Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration's stand on the West Philippine Sea,

00:10declaring that the Philippines has never yielded its territory and will continue to defend its sovereignty.

00:16Marcos said this in his podcast episode released earlier today after Philippine Coast Guard Commodore J. Tariela

00:24said the next administration should continue Marcos' policy of asserting the country's maritime rights.

00:31He emphasized that the Philippines is in seeking confrontation but will defend its rights,

00:36warning against any form of appeasement on the West Philippine Sea issue.

00:41Under Marcos, the Philippines has amplified its diplomatic protests against Chinese incursions

00:47and strengthened maritime patrols through increased coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard and the armed forces.

00:54The country also expanded its joint maritime exercises with foreign allies like the United States, Australia, and Japan.

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