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President Marcos to meet with Blinken to tackle security concerns, says palace
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken next week to discuss cooperation and security matters, including escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
Marcos affirmed the Philippines' commitment to defending its maritime claims following remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping urging military readiness for sea conflicts.
He expressed that he is not surprised by the situation and will continue efforts to protect Philippine territory against perceived Chinese expansionism.
A 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration invalidated China's extensive claims in the South China Sea, a decision Beijing has disregarded.
Blinken's visit aims to strengthen defense and economic ties between the US and the Philippines.
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Enrique Manalo stated that a potential three-way meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has not yet been confirmed.
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