Manila Bulletin
Marcos to discuss PH concerns on South China Sea during Indonesian visit
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will discuss the South China Sea dispute during his upcoming visits to Indonesia and Singapore.
The President is scheduled to visit Indonesia from September 4 to 6 and Singapore from September 6 to 7.
Marcos will hold separate meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Singaporean President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to discuss bilateral relations.
Discussions will also cover key regional matters of mutual interest, including the South China Sea issues, with the goal of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The Philippines and China are involved in a territorial dispute over parts of the South China Sea, which is also known as the West Philippine Sea.
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