President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. said he will 'not allow the Philippines to be used as a staging post for any kind of military action.' ManilaBulletin
WASHINGTON, USA—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he will "not allow the Philippines to be used as a staging post for any kind of military action."Marcos stated this when he was asked about how he sees the country's role in the Indo-Pacific amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
The President stressed that his main concern is the peace and safety of Filipinos in the Philippines and abroad.He also pointed out that if the Philippines' goal is to maintain the safety of its people, the "best role" that it can play in the region is to lower the tensions in Indo-Pacific. He will discuss with US President Joe Biden that the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and US needs to evolve, considering the various changes in the region.
He will further stress during the meeting with Biden that the Philippines has no interest in expanding its territory.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Marcos eyes adding people to Cabinet after appointment banPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is considering adding more people in his Cabinet.
Read more »
Bongbong Marcos leads distribution of Labor Day aid packages to over 1,000 beneficiariesPresident Marcos led the distribution of various government assistance packages to beneficiaries in Pasay City as he vowed to prioritize the welfare and protection of workers under his administration ahead of the nation’s celebration of Labor Day.
Read more »
Bongbong Marcos flies to US for 4-day visit, meeting with BidenMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday left for Washington, D.C. for a four-day official visit to the United States. The aircraft
Read more »
Bongbong Marcos: Meeting with Biden to advance national interest, solidify alliance with USPresident Ferdinand Marcos said that his four-day visit to the US and meeting with its chief executive Joe Biden would help advance the nation’s interest and further strengthen the alliance of both countries. | FArgosinoINQ
Read more »
Bongbong Marcos: Meeting with Biden to advance national interest, solidify alliance with USPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that his four-day visit to the US and meeting with its chief executive Joe Biden would help advance the nation’s interest and further strengthen the alliance of both countries. | FArgosinoINQ
Read more »
Bongbong Marcos hints tapping candidates in 2022 polls for Cabinet postsPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hinted at the possibility of him tapping candidates who lost in the 2022 national elections in his Cabinet once the one-year appointment ban has been lifted. | DYGalvezINQ
Read more »