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In the wake of escalating maritime confrontations with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the Philippines is “not in the business of instigating war” and will always aim to settle disputes peacefully.
“The Philippines is a responsible state. We will continue to exercise our freedoms and rights in support of our national interest, in accordance with international law,” he said in a speech before members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command (Wescom) in Puerto Princesa City.
