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WPS drills can help end China aggression – PBBM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes that Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea will be avoided following a joint maritime activity with the US, Japan, and Australia.
Marcos stated that Philippine officials are actively engaged in discussions with their Chinese counterparts at various levels to de-escalate tensions in the region.
He emphasized the ongoing efforts to communicate with Beijing to prevent further conflict and promote peaceful dialogue.
The President described the multilateral maritime activity as "par for the course" and "very useful" for enhancing interoperability among the participating navies.
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