The President says he wants to find out why China's report differs in its 'characterization' compared to that of the Philippine Navy's.
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will be sending a note verbale to China over the reported “forceful” seizure of an object that was being towed by a Philippine ship in the West Philippine Sea .
“Of course, I am – I have complete trust in our Navy, and if this is what they say happened, I can only believe that that is what happened,” added Marcos.” a floating object being towed by a Philippine vessel in the West Philippine Sea, according to the Philippine Navy. Still talking about the incident in the chance interview, Marcos said he was glad to be making a trip to Beijing in January 2023.
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