Philippines: Marcos Jr. to stand by South China Sea ruling
By DW
26 May 2022 |
1:16 pm
The Philippines' incoming president vowed to prevent any foreign interference in the running of his country in comments aimed at Beijing’s claims over the disputed South China Sea.
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