President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will Modernize the Philippines Armed Forces?
During the election period 2022 during the 2022 election period, the South China Sea dispute became an issue in the period of the election.
In addition, the Chinese navy also slapped Filipino fishers who were in the country’s exclusive economic zone.
It is essential to improve the Philippines Armed Forces and strengthen defense capabilities.
In a live debate in which the president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. modified his position on tolerance in China.
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He said He would not give up any area to any nation, especially China.
We will remain engaged and pursue national priorities.
Will President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Modernize the Philippines Armed Forces?
If asked what he would do about China’s ongoing harassment of Filipino fishers?
Marcos said the following “the next leader must prioritize ensuring that Filipino fishermen return to their traditional.”
He also stated that if Chinese ships attacked Filipino fishers again, He would take firm action.
So, he’ll send the coast guard or the navy to establish a (Philippine) army presence on the South China Sea.
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