Marcos: We did not yield in West Philippine Sea

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President Marcos reaffirmed his administration's firm stand on the West Philippine Sea, declaring that the Philippines has never yielded its territory and will continue to defend its sovereignty.  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/21/marcos-we-did-not-yield-in-west-philippine-sea  Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00President Bongbong Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration's stand on the West Philippine Sea,

00:10declaring that the Philippines has never yielded its territory and will continue to defend its sovereignty.

00:16Marcos said this in his podcast episode released earlier today after Philippine Coast Guard Commodore J. Tariela

00:24said the next administration should continue Marcos' policy of asserting the country's maritime rights.

00:31He emphasized that the Philippines is in seeking confrontation but will defend its rights,

00:36warning against any form of appeasement on the West Philippine Sea issue.

00:41Under Marcos, the Philippines has amplified its diplomatic protests against Chinese incursions

00:47and strengthened maritime patrols through increased coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard and the armed forces.

00:54The country also expanded its joint maritime exercises with foreign allies like the United States, Australia, and Japan.

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