Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on as he meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines , Mar 19, 2024. MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will"vigorously defend what is ours", in a thinly veiled reference to mounting tensions with China over maritime disputes.
"Against intruders who have been disrespecting our territorial integrity, we will vigorously defend what is ours," Marcos said.
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