Philippines Stands Firm on China Sea, Seeks Separate Code of Conduct Amid Tensions with China

President Marcos praises international support, addresses ASEAN's struggle with Myanmar conflict.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos insists his country will not surrender any territory in the South China Sea, amid increasing tensions with China.
Marcos has approached other Southeast Asian nations, such as Malaysia and Vietnam, to establish a separate code of conduct in the South China Sea, citing slow progress with China.
China has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, and has militarized artificial islands to reinforce its claims.
Marcos has praised the support of the United States, Australia, South Korea, and Japan in the face of China's growing military might.
Marcos also addressed the conflict in Myanmar, describing it as a difficult problem for ASEAN to solve, with little progress made towards a resolution.