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international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Vietnam and Philippines Strengthen Security Cooperation in South China Sea"

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to enhance cooperation between their coastguards to prevent incidents in the South China Sea during a state visit to Hanoi by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The agreements cover incident prevention and maritime cooperation, potentially risking Beijing's ire. Marcos emphasized the importance of defending sovereignty while seeking peaceful dialogue with China. The visit also saw deals on rice trade, agriculture cooperation, and plans for Vietnam's VinFast electric car unit to establish a business network in the Philippines.

via Reuters|

#coastguard-cooperation #international-relations #philippines

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Philippine President Marcos: Defending Territory, Amnesty for Rebels, and Economic Successes"

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a state-of-the-nation speech to Congress, emphasizing his administration's commitment to defending the country's territory through diplomacy but avoiding mention of China. He announced an amnesty for armed insurgents and pledged to crack down on smugglers and hoarders of agricultural products. Marcos highlighted economic reforms and the country's 7.6% growth rate despite global challenges. Critics criticized him for not addressing human rights issues, including his refusal to cooperate with the International Criminal Court's investigation into killings under his predecessor's drug war. Marcos also reaffirmed ties with the United States and vowed to protect the Philippines' sovereign rights and territorial integrity.

via Yahoo News|

#amnesty #economy #philippines