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Philippines calls on Myanmar to restore status quo ante
The Philippines is calling for the complete restoration of the status quo ante in Myanmar following a military coup and the arrest of its key leaders.
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. stated that the Philippines supports Myanmar's progress towards a fuller democracy, recognizing the military's role in national security and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's unifying influence.
He emphasized that achieving Myanmar's democratic process requires the full restoration of the previous situation.
This stance represents a shift from the Philippines' initial position of non-interference.
The DFA has expressed deep concern over the military takeover and Suu Kyi's detention.
Thousands have protested the coup, calling for the release of democratically-elected leaders, while riot police have used water cannons against demonstrators and imposed a curfew.
The US and UN have condemned the use of force against protesters.
Amid the political instability, 252 Filipinos have expressed interest in being repatriated.
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The Philippines, through Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, has stated it will not intervene in Myanmar's internal affairs following the military coup and arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi.
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A total of 252 Filipinos in Myanmar have expressed their desire for repatriation due to the country's recent military coup and political instability.
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The Philippines is dissociating itself from a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution that called for the release of Myanmar's civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other arbitrarily detained individuals.
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Myanmar's military staged a coup d'etat on February 1, detaining de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, and other key figures of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party just before the new parliament was to be sworn in.
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Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. urged a "watch and see" approach regarding the turmoil in Myanmar, cautioning against immediate reactions based on Western narratives.
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