Manila Bulletin
Marcos: The Philippines never instigated anything in West PH Sea
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines did not instigate the tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Marcos refuted China's accusation that the Philippines was misleading the international community regarding the South China Sea.
He asserted that the Philippines has been focused on governing the country and improving the lives of its citizens, not on causing disputes.
Marcos questioned China's claims, stating that the Philippines did not initiate any of the current problems or commotions in the region.
Earlier, China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin accused the Philippines of instigating disputes and undermining regional peace with the help of external forces.
China claims the majority of the South China Sea, a claim disputed by the Philippines and several other Southeast Asian nations.
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