MANILA. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged China on Monday to engage in dialogue to prevent further escalations such as vessel collisions and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea.
Speaking on behalf of the Philippines, President Marcos affirmed the country’s commitment to ongoing discussions with China, emphasizing the importance of exhausting all diplomatic avenues to mitigate tensions in the region’s waters.
Highlighting recent joint maritime maneuvers involving Japan, Australia, and the United States, President Marcos expressed hope that collaborative efforts would contribute to de-escalating incidents with China at sea.
Over the weekend, the defense forces of these four nations conducted a “maritime cooperative activity,” deploying five warships in the South China Sea as a demonstration of unified commitment to regional stability.
In the coming days, leaders from Japan, the United States, and the Philippines are scheduled to convene in Washington for a summit aimed at addressing recent developments in the South China Sea.
Despite calls for dialogue, China’s embassy in Manila has yet to provide a response to requests for comment on the matter, leaving the prospect of diplomatic resolution uncertain.
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