Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Marcos slams China in veiled rebuke in presidential speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr denounced China yesterday in a veiled rebuke in his State of the Nation Address, vowing that his government would defend a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea, and saying that Filipinos “do not y

Marcos defends South China Sea ruling, hints at charges against cousin

Marcos used his State of the Nation speech to defend the South China Sea ruling and flag corruption charges against Martin Romualdez. The remarks fused foreign policy, accountability and energy security at a tense political moment.

Philippine President Marcos slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denounced China in a veiled rebuke Monday in his state of the nation speech, vowing that his government will defend a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea, and saying that Filipinos "do not yield" to conquerors.

‘Morale booster!’ PCG welcomes Marcos SONA commendation, vows ‘unwavering’ defense of West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s recognition of coast guard personnel during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA)...

Marcos tells China: “We are Filipinos and we do not yield”

MindaNews / 27 July 2026—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr had strong words for China during his fifth State of the Nation (SONA) address Monday, 27 July 2026. “Sa mga pang-aalipusta, ‘di tayo matitinag; sa mga manlulupig, ‘di tayo pasisiil (We will not be swayed by insults; we will not give in to oppressors),” Marcos said.   Marcos said the country will continue, through legal and peaceful means, to push for the full enforcement of the 2016 Arbi…

Philippines’ Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress

MANILA, July 27 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he was "not the president of my family" and "not the president of my friends" as he vowed to press ahead with an anti-corruption drive that could see multiple charges ...