Marcos at ASEAN: Cooperation can’t exist with coercion
President Marcos met with Southeast Asian leaders and China's top official, reiterating his rejection of "unilateral" declarations of marine protection zones in Philippine waters.
He emphasized that
cooperation cannot exist alongside coercion, calling for self-restraint, mutually beneficial cooperation, and constructive engagement in the South China Sea.
This statement was made at the 28th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-China Summit, attended by Chinese Premiere Li Qiang.
Author's summary: Marcos rejects unilateral marine protection zones.