Manila Bulletin
Marcos: Philippines responds to impacts of geopolitical issues by separating economics, politics
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes the Philippines should endeavor to separate politics from economics when addressing geopolitical challenges.
Marcos stated that managing alignments with major powers is a significant challenge for smaller nations like the Philippines, given their limited influence on global dynamics.
He proposed that economic activities should be pursued as long as they do not negatively affect the country's political landscape.
The President acknowledged that economic strength is frequently utilized as a political tool.
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