Philippines seeks separate South China Sea conduct code

The president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has expressed concerns about increasing tension in the South China Sea and emphasized the importance of partnering with allies and neighbors to maintain peace in the area. He mentioned that the progress towards a code of conduct between China and ASEAN has been slow, prompting the Philippines to initiate discussions with other countries with whom they have territorial conflicts, such as Vietnam and Malaysia.

President Marcos emphasized the urgent need for a separate code of conduct for the South China Sea and mentioned the Philippines' approach to neighboring countries like Malaysia and Vietnam to discuss the possibility of establishing one.

President Marcos reiterated the necessity of forming alliances and partnerships with other countries to address the rising tension in the South China Sea. He highlighted the slow progress in negotiations for a code of conduct between China and ASEAN, leading the Philippines to seek discussions with other countries, like Malaysia and Vietnam, to create a separate code of conduct for the region.

President Marcos underlined the urgency of the situation in the South China Sea and emphasized the need to collaborate with neighboring countries to maintain peace and stability in the area. He stated that due to the slow progress in negotiations with China and ASEAN, the Philippines has approached countries like Malaysia and Vietnam to discuss the possibility of establishing a separate code of conduct for the South China Sea.