Marcos thanks countries' for avowed support to joint drills in WPS

Manila Bulletin

Countries expressing their intentions to help the Philippines in protecting its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are key in maintaining the stability in its maritime territory.  Marcos said this, responding to France's intention to hold maritime drills with the Philippines in the WPS.  READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/10/marcos-thankful-for-other-countries-intention-to-hold-joint-drills-with-philippines-in-wps  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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00:00We are thankful to all the countries, even though some of them are from far away.

00:08But they are ready to help us when we are in trouble.

00:15They are very supportive.

00:17Not only in words, but also in so-called joint cruises.

00:22That's a big thing.

00:24Because this is the only way to guarantee that the West Philippine Sea continues the so-called freedom of navigation.

00:35And a lot is happening there.

00:38And the so-called global economy is hoping and needs, for the global economy to improve,

00:47the place of the West Philippine Sea needs to be free and safe.

00:52So all those who are helping us, including us, all those who are helping the Philippines, we are thankful.

01:00And this will be a big thing, a big help,

01:04for the stability of the West Philippine Sea to be peaceful and stable.

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