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Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

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Marcos Jr made his comment in a speech to his armed forces just weeks after he summoned China's ambassador in Manila to protest against the use of a military-grade laser by the Chinese coastguard. He also cited the intensification of the competition between the superpowers. Philippines has filed a total of 77 protests against China, including 10 this year.

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The Hindu

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urges military to focus on South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spoke two weeks after summoning China's Ambassador to protest the use of a military-grade laser by the Chinese coast guard that briefly blinded some of the crew of a Philippine patrol vessel in the South China Sea.

1 year ago·India

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Associated Press News

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

The Philippine president says the main mission of his country’s military has changed to ensure the protection of its territory as disputes with China and U.S.-China rivalry intensify. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spoke to troops two weeks after summoning China’s…

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

The Philippine president says the main mission of his country’s military has changed to ensure the protection of its territory as disputes with China and U.S.-China rivalry intensify

1 year ago·United States

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Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president says the main mission of his country’s military has changed to ensure the protection of its territory as disputes with China and U.S.-China rivalry intensify. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spoke to troops two weeks after summoning China’s ambassador to protest the use of a military-grade laser by the Chinese coast guard that briefly blinded some of the crew of a P…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Arab News

Philippine leader urges military to focus on South China Sea

ID: 1677564230826080600Tue, 2023-02-28 05:59 MANILA: The Philippine president said the main mission of his country’s military has changed to ensure the protection of its territory as disputes with China and US-China rivalry intensify. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stressed the urgency of shifting the military’s focus to external defense in a speech before troops Monday afternoon. He spoke two weeks after summoning China’s ambassador to protes…

1 year ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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