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PH will not turn back from duty to defend territory, Marcos Jr. says on 126th Independence Day
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. guaranteed on Wednesday that the Philippines would not waver in its commitment to defending its territory as the country marked its 126th Independence Day.
He emphasized that Filipinos will never succumb to oppression and it is every Filipino's duty to protect the independence and not to succumb to threats and challenges faced by the country.
Marcos led the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument for the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence.
He stressed that the Philippines has been fighting for freedom in various aspects for 126 years, particularly concerning its territory and sovereignty.
Marcos implicitly lambasted China's illegal incursions in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone during his keynote speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies' Shangri La Dialogue, noting the increased maritime expansion by China in the West Philippine Sea since he assumed the presidency.
He urged Filipinos to strengthen their courage, unity, and camaraderie as they face the modern-day challenges.
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