Philippines President Marcos Warns China Threat Has Grown

#philippines President Ferdinand #Marcos Jr. said the threat to his nation from #China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea is growing but argued that his government’s efforts to assert sovereignty over disputed areas aren’t meant to start a conflict by “poking the bear.”

“We are trying to keep things on an even keel,” Marcos said Tuesday in an interview with #Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin at the presidential palace in Manila. The challenge, he added, is that “since the threat has grown, we must do more to defend our territory.”

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[paulk]

What a GREAT Leader as I am an American Expat that lives in the Philippines and I would give my life for my Filipina gf family. Knowing that they have a Great direction and philosophy as it is complete deterrence away from any incident or War. I also believe that the filipino people are a Super Proud and fierce and Not to be taken advantage or played with. Almost every Filipino has served or had some Military training in High School so they are the MOST Loyal and Trustworthy so it makes us Expats firmly believe in them completely.

[reyringor]

War is hell. We dont like hell. We must live in peace harmony love all mankind.mabuhay ang pilipinas!!!

[CatherineGeneraoCatherin-lusg]

Praying for Peace between PHILLIPPINES and china, have a Peaceful discussion, to be unite, Lord Jesus Christ stay with us, lord pray for this matter to be handled by you to guide our President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr God bless him always, ❤❤❤

[mouse]

Great answer. Dignified, peaceful, and humane.

[OmarPando-rc]

Peace is the key
We are all human, why destroy each other when we can can help one another!

[denisechan]

He did not answer the question. He knows that US will not go to war with China for the Philippines.

[EdnaDelorino]

No to war!!! God please guide our beloved President bbmarcos Jr ❤

[amennnn]

Intelligent Answers with a heart .. salute on you Mr.President . God bless the Philippines 🙏🏻😇❤️

[meatslide]

I live in Negros Oriental and I think Bong Bong is doing a great job. He's opening up the Philippines to the world and he's also masterfully handling the dispute with China.

[melliedelacruz]

PBBM is all for peace and I am very proud of him for handling the bullying of China!
Thank God for friends (not only the US) and allies in the International community.
Good answer there, Mr President, ❤

[Lefiram]

Doesn't matter what country will be saved or destroyed, Philippines, US or China - In war we all lose.

[leonilatomas]

God bless Philippines and Our President BBM. 🙏🙏🙏

[EdnaChildress]

Father God pls...guide our President PBBM to make a peaceful decision with WPS. We're praying for the peace.Our president of the Philippines wants peace and not war.WPS is in our territory
❤

[dauferm]

It’s so strange to see a politician that is coherent and clear.

[moto.escape]

Dont rely too much on allies, there is no assurance. Look at Ukraine.

[asuncionb.ordonez]

Thank God, Pbbm.is the sitting President of the Philippines.

[jdmin]

God will protect the Philippines🇵🇭 from the evil one🙏

[williamsrogers]

America doesn't want war anymore but we're not willing to sit down and let people walk on us so we will be in the Philippines . Don't forget about that.

[rcr]

I agree. Exhaust every effort to attain peace.But use every means to defend the territory if necessary.

[Hasaeyo]

We are proud of having the excellency our of beloved PBBM❤❤❤❤ God bless you and our beloved country Philippines ❤❤❤❤❤