We will take action against our enemies : Philippines

After Indian foreign minister’s visit, Philippines warns without explicitly naming China

Beijing (China) – “We do not want conflict with any country. We do not want to fight, especially with countries that claim to be our friends; but we will not remain silent. Filipinos will not bow. We will act against our enemies, “posted Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos on ‘X’, referring to China. Indian Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar had recently visited the Philippines. ‘We are with you in the South China Sea dispute,’ he had said. Hence, Marcos statement is being looked at as backed by India.

Over the course of these past days, I have met with and spoken to our country’s National Security and Defense leadership. They have made their considered recommendations and, through exhaustive consultations, I have given them my directives.

I have also been in constant…

— Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) March 28, 2024

1. The Philippines and China have been in dispute over the South China Sea boundary for decades. Philippines fleet and Chinese coast guard clashed in the South China Sea. Since then, the two countries have been engaged in a verbal war.

2. China has always claimed the busy waterway that runs alongside resource-rich countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei.