Civic groups back Marcos' West Philippine Sea stance in SONA
Several Philippine civic groups have publicly endorsed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s foreign policy regarding the West Philippine Sea. The groups praised his commitment to the 2016 Arbitral Award and his focus on principled diplomacy over aggressive posturing.
Why it matters
This highlights the domestic political support for the Philippines' ongoing maritime sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea.
Civic groups on Friday expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s firm stance on the West Philippine Sea in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying the administration's position remains anchored on international law and the 2016 Arbitral Award.In a joint statement, the Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), People's Alliance for Democracy and Reforms (PADER), Liga Independencia Pilipinas (LIPI), and the Filipinos Do Not Yield Movement (FDNY) said the President's remarks reflected a foreign policy that remains committed to defending Philippine sovereignty through peaceful and lawful means.'The 2016 Arbitral Award is one of the Philippines' greatest victories on the world stage. No amount of foreign propaganda can erase what international law has already affirmed.
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