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Despite external threats, Philippines not declaring war – Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured troops that the Philippines is not intending to wage war despite facing external threats, emphasizing the country's purely defensive stance focused on protecting its territory.
He cited the significant decrease in internal threats and stated the need for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to transition towards a more outward-looking defense posture.
Marcos vowed to provide the AFP with necessary resources, training, and equipment to enhance its external defense capabilities.
The Philippines is adopting a paradigm shift in defense strategy through the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) amid China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
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