Philippines President Marcos Just Wants Peace With China, In the Region

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. talks about keeping the peace with China and his goals for economic growth. He speaks with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin.
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[@chrysllerryu4171]

its just 200 miles EEZ, can't china just stop the claim and trade in peace?

[@QuantumBits0]

China is very greedy. Their fishing fleet was even caught illegally fishing in argentina, halfway accross the globe!

[@pjw3438]

This is a historical issue. No leader can easily say, "Okay, okay, I'll give this island to your country." This dispute has existed for decades. Marcos Jr. chose to stir up the dispute now, obviously to get some benefits from the United States.

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

@@pjw3438 No country outside China agrees to China's ridiculous 10 Dash Line. And China has no historical claim over most of the SCS. It's claims started in 1948. 😩

[@ryanspinoza6586]

@@pjw3438 This dispute blew up around 2013 when China suddenly started sending warships to the region and built artificial/military based islands in South China Sea without any consultation with its neighbours and just forcefully pushed away fishermen from different southeast asian countries. This happened before Duterte’s office, where his predecessor, Benigno aquino III, denounced China for it and brought the issue to the international court, which China lost and they reacted by sending more warships and doubling down on their build up of military bases in the area. If that’s not bullying and provocation then I don’t know what new lies and fake news the CCP will come up next.

[@ryanspinoza6586]

@@pjw3438 So what I’m getting at is that there was already high tension a decade ago, but after learning a strong approach against China wasn’t enough, Philippines’ previous president, Duterte, decided to take a submissive approach instead by being very close with China to the point of kissing Xi Jinping’s shoes. He thought this would stop China from claiming more but instead, they took advantage of this opportunity to claim more waters/islands closer to Philippines. And now the current new administration or president realised that a soft approach with China was just as bad, it’s now reversing back to its former, original firm approach and decided to step back from China and side with US again, which majority of the Filipinos have always wanted to begin with but Duterte alone. The Chinese government simply messed up by pushing their luck with Duterte thinking the Filipino people wouldn’t notice them take advantage of Duterte’s bias and boot-licking of China. So it’s important to learn that this issue has always been a seriously heated topic here in Philippines, it’s just that the previous president refused to acknowledge the people’s concerns more seriously due to his close friendship with Xi Jinping.

[@joejones-ft2us]

Going to war nobody is a winner all lost both sides 😢

[@tristandwightreyesjr.3840]

Filipinos are having a HARD time already without a war what will happen if a war starts????? may God have pity on us

[@user-zz2vc8uj2m]

Wag naman sana magkagera virgin pa ako 😅

[@joejones-ft2us]

@@tristandwightreyesjr.3840 yup god have mercy for all of us

[@ryuhayabusa5935]

Dont be afraid everything will come to pass

[@rayudugeda8285]

China will win

[@smotonisi2244]

The Philippines should exercise caution and refrain from naively accepting their territory and people becoming entangled in a proxy war between global powers, similar to the situation in Ukraine. It is important to learn from the experiences of other nations caught in similar conflicts and prioritise diplomacy and peaceful resolutions. By actively engaging in diplomatic negotiations and promoting dialogue, the Philippines can contribute to de-escalating tensions and finding a sustainable solution.

[@DineshTwanabasu]

They go blind when they see $$$$$$😂😂😂

[@pepepleaseplay]

Lol wumao. China cease and desist to SCS and follow international law. Then live in peace

[@JA-pn4ji]

Philippines territory was accurately and precisely delineated under the 1898 Treaty of Paris, which transferred the Spanish colonies of the Philippine archipelago to the United States. The US accordingly paid $20 million for its Philippines territory. That territory, accurately mapped by the use of coordinates, did not include the islands of the South China Sea. The Philippine's response to this is to raise the Treaty of Washington, which was an attempt by the US to amend the Treaty of Paris. However, the Treaty of Washington does not explicitly mention any of the islands of the SCS, nor does it provide any mapped coordinates that cover these islands as was done on the original Treaty of Paris. The original American drafters of these treaties did not intend to include the SCS islands. How do I know this? Because the US never made a claim on those islands as part of the Philippines territory under its governance. What is the supporting evidence for this? Well, Japan invaded the Spratlys and other SCS islands in 1938, if the US considered such islands as part of its Philippines overseas territory (under the treaty of Washington), it would have justifiably declared war on Japan in 1938. The fact that the US declared war on Japan, after Pearl Harbor in 1941, 3 years after Japan invaded the SCS islands is very strong evidence that it did not consider SCS islands to be part of its Philippines territory. In 1946, the United States transferred sovereignty of its Philippines territory to an independent Philippines. Ex-colonies are delineated by the sovereign territory controlled and mapped by their colonial rulers as such the Philippines cannot extend its territory beyond the territories legitimately granted to it at independence by the United States.

[@user-bd7oq3yx2k]

Treaty of Peace Between the United States and Spain; December 10, 1898 Article III. Spain cedes to the United States the archipelago known as the Philippine Islands, and comprehending the islands lying within the following line: A line running from west to east along or near the twentieth parallel of north latitude, and through the middle of the navigable channel of Bachi, from the one hundred and eighteenth (118th) to the one hundred and twenty-seventh (127th) degree meridian of longitude east of Greenwich, thence along the one hundred and twenty seventh (127th) degree meridian of longitude east of Greenwich to the parallel of four degrees and forty five minutes (4°45') north latitude, thence along the parallel of four degrees and forty five minutes (4°45') north latitude to its intersection with the meridian of longitude one hundred and nineteen degrees and thirty five minutes (119°35') east of Greenwich, thence along the meridian of longitude one hundred and nineteen degrees and thirty five minutes (119°35') east of Greenwich to the parallel of latitude seven degrees and forty minutes (7°40') north, thence along the parallel of latitude of seven degrees and forty minutes (7°40') north to its intersection with the one hundred and sixteenth (116th) degree meridian of longitude east of Greenwich, thence by a direct line to the intersection of the tenth (10th) degree parallel of north latitude with the one hundred and eighteenth (118th) degree meridian of longitude east of Greenwich, and thence along the one hundred and eighteenth (118th) degree meridian of longitude east of Greenwich to the point of beginning.The United States will pay to Spain the sum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) within three months after the exchange of the ratifications of the present treaty.

[@QuantumBits0]

it is part of the Philippines under the spanish rule, those islands we're included in then 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, the official map of spain! the second treaty in paris included every other islands that we're outside the borders drawn in first treaty. The 1734 Murillo Velarde Map clearly indicate those islands as part of the Philippine Island territory. China have zero baseless claim over these islands as the inhabitants and colonizers of the Philippines have discovered and named them first! Even Chinas first and last dynasty maps never include the spratlys and Scarborough, no drawings nor names, China only drawn hainan as their most southernmost territory! even china's constitution only claim paracels, no south east asian islands! No evidence of discovery! No evidence of naming those islands! No evidence of habitation! The only thing backing China's claim is their naval force and bullying tactics!

[@erdash5673]

Please search map of the philippines 1700s

[@JA-pn4ji]

@@QuantumBits0 Spain did not grant the Philippines independence. You cannot claim Spanish colonial territory because there was no transfer of sovereignty between modern-day Philippines and Spain. However, there was a transfer - at independence, of territory between the United States and the Philippines. Every colonized country's border is delineated by its last colonial ruler, Malaysia by British territory on the Malay peninsula; Vietnam by French territory on the Mekong. Just because Spain ruled you once does not give you rights to Spanish territory unless there is a document of transfer. The only document of transfer linking the Philippines to Spanish colonial territory is the Treaty of Paris, and that territory was accurately delineated. Jamaica was ruled by Spain before the British. No one would take seriously Jamaica making a territorial claim on Spanish colonial territories like Cuba, Puerto Rico, etc. because modern-day Jamaica's document of territorial transfer is from the British.

[@JA-pn4ji]

@@erdash5673 Those maps show Spanish colonial possessions. They have nothing to do with post-independence Philippines because Spain did not hand over or transfer its colonial territories to modern-day Philippines. instead, it was the United States, and the US precisely mapped its Philippines territory in the relevant treaties.

[@learnandlovethephilippines]

The Philippines is a friend to all countries and people. The Philippines and China have a long and deep history of friendship and camaraderie. The Sangley Rebellion in 1603 is evidence of a strong Filipino-Chinese bond against foreign aggression. Today, the biggest Chinatown in the world is in Binondo, Manila. The Philippines and the United States also have strong friendship. Despite atrocities during the 48 years of American colonization, the friendship between Americans and Filipinos also strengthened during the closing years of World War II. War is unnecessary because territorial conflicts can be solved through diplomacy. Look at Ukraine. Its commoners, not the ruling class, are the ones who are mostly bearing the consequences of war. In history, those who keep promoting war are often those who never step onto the actual battlefield. China and the Philippines have a golden opportunity to show the world that there are better outcomes when we give peace and diplomacy a chance.

[@darwinyuson9338]

We are facing not the Chinese people, but rather a Communist regime, that planning to annex its territory and has an imperial ambition. Keep that in mind.

[@juanpangarap8300]

The Philippines is a peace-loving country

[@baxjux5168]

Peace loving country but sided with the devil US..wtf! Are u ready to have war with China? We are CHINA enemies but the US makes us as their pawns..

[@milankc1067]

That's why asking for support from USA 😂😂 more weapon .. USA is far away not Asian neighbors country

[@ruby.2530]

@@milankc1067 How would you react if your rights got stripped off your hands?

[@juanpangarap8300]

@@milankc1067 your point is absurd. The Philippines is not asking for more weapons, it's just asserting its right in a place that is rightfully for the Philippines, hence the Philippines and the USA have a Defense Treaty.

[@marjoriecadanilla505]

​@@milankc1067japan,malatsua and indonesia are allies of mt country Philippines

[@AnimeFanatics1-nu2uo]

China also have no rights to claim the entire south china sea

[@LeeSkJohn-sv8wi]

This matter was resolved since ww2 . You have no right to reverse china ownership.

[@chongzhouliu7893]

What do you mean rights? Territory is territory, and you can't just find an agent to judge that someone else's territory belongs to you. When the South China Sea was included in China's territory, there was no country called the Philippines. If you want to seize it, you can try!

[@AnimeFanatics1-nu2uo]

@@chongzhouliu7893 wait until the Philippine military weapons are strong enough .

[@AnimeFanatics1-nu2uo]

@@chongzhouliu7893 china claimed is illegal and o basis. . If china has strong evidence that will support its claim then bring it to the court.

[@chongzhouliu7893]

@@AnimeFanatics1-nu2uo There is no court in this world that can determine a country's territory

[@angelesbello9050]

Thank you Bloomberg ✌️❤️🇵🇭

[@bevinmatafwali401]

This man is very rational and a father to his nation...USA and China should not take their hatred to this loving nation.

[@olaezrosalie3983]

😅😅😅😅😅😅🤣😂🤣

[@user-mv4il2qu6w]

he is our version of zelensky in the phils. a puppet. He is having a world tour right now propagandizing this threat because he is being used to start a you know what with china. There is money in that you know what. This guy is called weak in our country. Its the wife who is running the show. His wife hs the audacity to snub our VP twice during their pre departure ceremonies. No respect to protocols his wife. Corruption and drugs is very much back now in our country

[@carmencitaruizpanaga1179]

He is the worst President ever

[@ryanavera9479]

Godbless u Mr president may God have mercy to our country

[@chitsalabit6943]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@frankisdal630]

Best puppet of American war freak ha ha ha

[@beautyhello5175]

上帝可保佑不了你们国家。唯一能保护你们的。不要和大国发生冲突纠纷。

[@maryarlj_nes1244]

I plead the blood of Jesus upon the Philippines 🇵🇭 🙏 for safety protection and preservation of lives ! As well as 🇨🇳 🇲🇴 🇭🇰 China; salvation and repentance upon the people! Praying 🙏 🤲 upon the President and his government for wisdom, guidance, and strength! Prayer is powerful! Prayer works! Hallelujah!

[@deangomez9268]

GOD bless and protect our Philippines and all our traditional military allies-in-arms the United States of America, Japan, South Korea Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, Israel, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore together with several NATO and ASEAN countries against the evil hegemonic ambitions of xi-ccp-china.

[@milankc1067]

US helping Afghanistan Iraq Syria Libya Iraq.... good luck Philippines

[@retnerlimsiaco-rh6tg]

​@@milankc1067hahahahahaha have you ever asked yourself what is the situation of iraq and Afghanistan now? wake up

[@milankc1067]

@@retnerlimsiaco-rh6tg your country have no power to fight for own right ? Wanna be again US colony...comming day your will be Ukraine or north then ... selling weapon US will be rich ur country going,. , 😀😀

[@MIGHTY_TAMBA]

what the hell are u saying?its all about geopolitics...seems u dont know anyrhing about it

[@kellyschram5486]

The Philippines our grown child needs helped. One thing I can say don't pick the bear!

[@anniemagat6848]

Thank you Bloomberg for having our President Bong Bong Marcos to your show I'm very proud of him like his father he wants our countrymen to be good and our beloved Philippines ❤🇵🇭🇦🇪

[@Lukky_Luke]

Really, you know how corrupt that family is? 10 Billions USD wasn't that the amount that Marcos stole? I live in Norway even I know this...

[@rgb381]

​@@Lukky_Lukedo you think Phils has that amount of money?? Hahaha you just heard from the lies of Marcos rival.why do you think Marcos Jr. won the Presidency? because we live during Marcos Sr regime & we know the truth that all they accused of are all lies.

[@MIGHTY_TAMBA]

what are u saying?😂😂😂 are u blind?

[@hyrelyneorque7610]

​@@Lukky_Lukereally? What's your proof? Hearsay?!hahaha don't care where you are you know anything about Philippines right now.

[@laputadelmundo3120]

​@@Lukky_LukeYeah. As if that lie was not invented by the real thieves - the yellows.

[@michaelballesteros7382]

Aloha Pilipinas.. His Excellency, President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr... We are a friendly people and a friendly country, we don't want to start trouble, and we stand-by to protect the integrity of our territorial rights and depend our Exclusive Economic Zone. We Allow any foreign country to take an inches of our territory. We respect foreign countries, and they should respect our Territorial rights. God bless PBBM...

[@user-xs7ih6sp4e]

Good our president is trying his best not to go into war he’s very intelligent he knows what to do he said friendly to all enemy to none every decisions he make his very very careful we don’t want war the lord will guide our president what to do Godbless him!

[@beautyhello5175]

想避免战争就不要跟着美国瞎混。

[@marendradika]

To China, The Philippines are Great Golden Gate to The High Sea (The Pacific Ocean), and the Least Defended Country compared to Japan. So Bullying is one of the ways China does frequently. USA had to Defend The P in all Cost.

[@milankc1067]

Philippines is power country highest GDP in south east Asia.. why Philippines need US help ? To become north Korea 😂😂

[@bayrostibookalibutanresbak2588]

" USA had to defend the P in all cost " ... BWAHAHAHAHA ! It seems that there is a " Kim il Sung nation - like " in the PH ... LOL !

[@jemmafecahucom2738]

What happened to Ukraine will happen to us if somebody make a wrong move/decision...

[@cat9667]

What happened to Ukraine? They are still Ukraine and a country. So isuko na lang ba natin ang Pilipinas, ate?

[@mendezmichael17]

Philkraine and marcosensky 😅

[@whoisperfect_no1.381]

It will all depend on US interest. Its on them not to Filipinos.

[@marjoriecadanilla505]

​@@mendezmichael17yeah!alam na dis kung sino mga duwag😂😂

[@lastChang]

There's nothing else for the Philippines 🇵🇭 to settle with China. Hague Tribunal already settled it by a ruling in 2016. - Whether China likes it or not, the ruling is *final and legally binding.*

[@TheFlagUnit]

China wasnt even a participant. And the USA isnt even a signatory to UNCLOS.

[@kelcordeen8630]

😂😂😂😂

[@ArabicReja973]

Mr Marcos Jr. is working for the Philippine people, while Duterte has been working on behalf of the Chinese government.

[@user-jc8yi5kv3t]

Philippines will be like Ukraine soon?

[@yendormarcelo6778]

​@@user-jc8yi5kv3tdds p nga

[@chuiwie1631]

@@user-jc8yi5kv3tdi marealize ng mga vv yan na Filipino tulad ng nagcomment😂 hindi nila marealize na lalong magkakawar sa pakikisali ng US lalo na allies ng China ang Russia na kagalit ng US😂at lalong mawawala sa kanila ang west Philippines sea at di rin kayang ipagtanggol ang west Philippines sea.

[@chuiwie1631]

Dapat maaware ang mga Filipino na matutulad sa Ukraine kapag tuluyang nakisawsaw ang US.

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

​@@user-jc8yi5kv3tSo, you want the Philippines to just allow China to steal Philippine territories and marine resources and continue bullying and harrasing Filipino fishermen who are just trying to make a living by fishing in the WPS? You are so funny. 🥱

[@aidapasion1060]

Godbless PBBM

[@phillipyap7697]

The more you listen to the American politicians the more peacefully you will be expecially when you learn to lied like them.

[@GLDEMING]

Ibubuwis ko buhay ko para sa aking lupang sinilangan, at para sa mga kapwa ko filipino, half amerkano man ako pero nang galing ako sa upos ng pilipinas, pinatubo baby ho ako 100% sa mga AFP salute 🫡 sa inyong lahat, kay general brawner sir please 🙏 ilagay nyo kong reservist sir. Hindi ho ito biro. Sa ating mahal na pangulong PBBM sir please humaba pa po ang iyong buhay at termino, nasa inyo ang pag asa ng mga bawat filipino sir. Mahal na pangulong PBBM ❤ god blessed you sir.

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

i salute you Sir

[@marjoriecadanilla505]

Salute you sir!

[@cianita2702]

Salute you sir mabuhay

[@anony593]

The journalist thinks that he will answer those questions in public. 😂😂😂

[@MarkL-rh4mz]

Spratly Island is Philippines Territory!

[@user-vn5lh8dj6q]

Big SALUTE to my Hardworking President Marcos❤❤❤ watching from Saitama 🇯🇵 🇯🇵 🇯🇵

[@diojan4610]

Big salute e hirap nga sumagot.

[@romeobacud5256]

Big salute ka Jan eh kung anu-ano pinagsasabi at lutang na lutang ang sagot.

[@alfredodelarosa5363]

O galit ka !

[@imeldawilks5759]

​@@diojan4610ikaw kaya mo? Sa mga ganitong interview you have to think really well and deep kng ano ang mga isasagot mo Ang galing nga ni PBBM sumagot eh,di kagaya ni maodigs na idol mo lol Pinagiisipan nyang mabuti ang mga isinasagot nya

[@roiemah]

It’s BS

[@ricardocoloyan8419]

It's either you will surrender or fight. In both ways peace can be achieved.

[@dadoymaranan-td4kp]

A Brave and Brilliant President of Pilipines salute God bless po PBBM ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@erdash5673]

God bless philippines

[@milankc1067]

Good luck Philippines going to be new US colony again 😂😂 i think Philippines will be powerful country like north Korea no need go aboard for work 😅😅

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

Funny comment. North korea is a vassal state and puppet of China. 😂

[@tristandwightreyesjr.3840]

we really need luck with a leader who says one thing and does another thing....during election he even mentioned "we should have not been colonized" but look at what he did...

[@lorievicedo-ww5vf]

God bless you always and guide to handle in a peacefull way bilang TATAY ng ating Bansa MAHAL KA NAMIN PBBM

[@user-xx2km7yn9s]

PBBM IS A GREAT,LEADER, ALL HE WANTS IS PEACE. THAT IS THE,ULTIMATE QUALITY,OF A GREAT LEADER. IF ONLY ALL WORLD LEADERS ARE,LIKE HIM, WE SHOULD BE LIVING IN A VERY PEACEFUL WORLD.

[@user-zy7is5pq3y]

Prisedent marcos, any your decision about this matters i'm still support you god bless,

[@beautyhello5175]

你支持他 就为他出来战斗。

[@verahfalls5086]

God bless you PBBM

[@marytess2928]

May the GOOD LORD protect, guide and bless you always our beloved President Ferdinand Marcos Jr 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✌️❤️❤️

[@rolandoong2633]

Salamat po.salute po

[@joselitodelacruz9008]

This is how a president should be

[@MsAcortez]

Saying one thing but doing the exact opposite.

[@bayrostibookalibutanresbak2588]

... and prone to flipflop

[@DranyDejumo]

yan ang gusto ko kay PBBM , deoend our territory, kahit ayaw ko sa mga nakapaligid na Tambaloslos, gusto ko pa din si bbm

[@starlight705]

Gusto ko how PBBM answer the question, how confident he is that the American will go to war for Philippines? Don’t go that far. He wants peace not war.

[@primeRead5156]

Di nga masagot ng derecho,pautal utal pa😂maganda lng sa pandinig mo dhil english😂😂

[@starlight705]

@@primeRead5156. Nasubukan mo na ba sumagot sa mga question on live? At least hindi lutang ang sagot meron sense. Nakakahanga ang mga taong nagmamagaling Pero wala pa namn silang napapatunayan

[@primeRead5156]

@@starlight705 dpa lutang sayo yun,tumatawa habang sumasagot?at wla mlayo sa tanong.ganyan ba sumagot presidente?

[@rosalindaculo8985]

Ok

[@hardchaps]

Oh really, BONGBONG JR?! Then PROVE IT!

[@frog8738]

PBBM WE PRAY FOR YOU🙏 TO BE SUCCESFUL PRESIDENT🇵🇭

[@crymnd]

Mr. president this is not a popularity contest, your not even answering the question, the thought of war should have crossed your mind, floundering or not answering the question just shows how much you underestimated the threat, if push comes to shove this country would be destroyed

[@eduardof5980]

yam ang tama ,peace ! yung iba pinalalaki ang isyu ,ba't pag China gusto nio gera , alam dahil takot sa akin ang China ,ngek, peace para sa lahat , para tayong mga bata , " sige ,hawakan mo nga putotoy nya " , hindi tayo lahi ng uto uto , o lahi ng sunod sunuran lang , isa pa ,kung nagkamali tayo sa landas nating tinatahak ,hindi iban nasyon / lahi ang atin sisihin, tayo rin ,mabuway ang ating paninindigan , wag tayong pula ngayon bukas puti , o kaya 'biro ''lang

[@matyadame46]

May GOD bless you always PBBM and keep you in good health everyday.

[@allanbeltran4868]

GOD BLESS YOU MR PRESIDENT.

[@user-ok6rl7zg9p]

Ang laki na ng tinanda ni pbbm sa kakaisip pano maitaas ulet ang pilipinas

[@mikewest0n895]

Napagod kakapanood ng concert😂😂😂

[@user-ok6rl7zg9p]

@@mikewest0n895 hahaha Kung papanood lng bumata sana

[@mikewest0n895]

@@user-ok6rl7zg9p baka sabay batak pa😂😂😂

[@diojan4610]

Anong maitaas? Pabagsak nga e.

[@cat9667]

​@@diojan4610pano? Balik ulit sa bigas na aspiration?

[@tibetanchineseofchina]

Ask him about the Treaty of Paris in 1898, the Treaty of Washington in 1900 and the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain of 1930 which defined the territory of the Philippines.

[@jazibalazi6522]

All of that are tackled in arbitration in Hague which China lost. Read the transcript you PoS!

[@lvdvc]

The greatest and best 🇵🇭 President ever in history. He should be President-For-Life, and continue to MAKE THE PHILIPPINES GREAT AGAIN…🇵🇭✌🏼🇺🇸🙏🇺🇳👍

[@user-qw1er2ty3ui4o]

Interesting. Seems like Filipinos want a piece of the Chinese Sea. Perhaps they are willing to exchange for a piece of the Philippine Sea.

[@ruby.2530]

Its quite the opposite. China wants a piece of Ph's sea, because they want to hoard all of the fishes LOLL.

[@calipcasi567]

We're thanks to america helping our country 🙏🇺🇸🇵🇭💪💪💪

[@milankc1067]

Wow 😂😂 US helping Afghanistan, Iraq,Syria,Libya now turn Philippines 😂😂

[@kelcordeen8630]

@@milankc1067 Pinoys cannot differentiate between helping and using...😂😂😂😂.

[@backstagejane]

At the rate he's kowtowing to the US' demands like a puppet, Filipinos should expect the worst.

[@johnrexel991]

if defending your right is kowtowing, then we gladly accept it. The previous administration kowtowed with tsina before, did we get something from it? NONE! NADA! except further aggression from tsina! Expect the worse? our economy is growing, gdp is doing well, inflation is manageable. Certainly war will benefit no one, most especially to the aggressor TSINA. If TSINA will go to war a lot of its family geneology will vanish because most of them are first born male.. remember "ONE CHILD POLICY".. Philippines maybe small but we have our youth to back us up in our fight.

[@elainetrinidad3784]

We , the Filipinos are better off with the Americans than Communist China!!

[@lloydyiliscupidez5250]

The Philippines is a Fastest Growing Economy in the World I hope many Foreign Investors to Invest here in the Philippines Mabuhay

[@kelcordeen8630]

😂😂😂😂

[@romeo20maypole68]

War is madness

[@rubyrobles3685]

If you ever need assistance, you can always rely on Uncle Sam for support.

[@TsongTalks]

Why are you stuttering? Does it hard to make up an answer 😂😂😂😅

[@RRyos]

Mr President, you sold the foreign policy of neutrality when you campaigned. Filipinos welfare is in your hands. Think about your children and our children. Don't let war happen. Diplomacy! Diplomacy! Di

[@rubyrobles3685]

"The US is showing support in returning the ill-gotten wealth of my parents to us." That's why I gave them 5 extra US military bases here in the Philippines 😮

[@starlight705]

Sabi the Bible. Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret- it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

[@AhmetTekin101]

If you give China 🇨🇳 one square inch, it will take the whole South China Sea. Lol

[@earthsciencetech]

😂they are maintaing the power in china sea bkz of fking US government.

[@milankc1067]

South china sea means of course part of china...wts worng with Philippines 😂😂

[@ramnieosman6048]

But we give the Philippines to USA

[@user-ye7jh4ly2e]

@@milankc1067you don’t anything about history right ?

[@MrBluejfo5]

@@earthsciencetechPhilippines kicked out the U.S. military and China still acts like this. So now they have another visiting forces agreement with USA because China bullies them.

[@architectgilbertperez6664]

Justice through peaceful means is imperative for fostering stability, harmony, lasting prosperity and well-being of involved nations.

[@jesusajesusa2387]

God bless u more PBbm 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@edbenti5007]

He’s just another petty thieving dictator like his father.

[@tonythetrainee4114]

Great Tambaloslos & Lisa Smuggs is in control of the Philippines. BBM is a great Kitten of the North.

[@rafael-ks5lz]

GOD bless Mr President,may the good LORD give you wisdom all the time to bring peace to all.

[@nexusdues3028]

So many Chinese bots haha

[@ensteffo]

So many US bots haha

[@ECKOLIVEFIT]

Bong bong just answer the question for god sake! Just say im highly confident because America is the strongest country militant.

[@ronaldtrunk7944]

He's playing both sides of the fence US and China. Pick a side, Marcos

[@MsAcortez]

He already did. I'm used to him saying one thing but doing the exact opposite. 19 EDCA sites, end of story.

[@user-du4bv9ou2z]

MARCOS SR SAID WW3 WILL BE WITH CHINA. IT IS ONE OF MARCOS SR TEN PREDICTIONS THAT HE WROTE DOWN ON PAPER!!

[@mssv19123]

Falkand Island belongs to Argentina....it's in Argentina EEZ...respect the UNCLOS!!

[@stingray_tiger_RChill07]

We love you paps 🥰🥹🙏🫡

[@aiehsdreams6729]

A Brave and Brilliant President of the Philippines! Salute!♥️✌️

[@terrymalicdem9938]

Big salute to our President Marcos.. God bless Philippines...

[@GuillermoEspino-zs6nw]

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. / PBBM China President Xi Jinping All The Best, Success, Prosperity & Good Health. Kind Regards & Respectfully Yours, Good Synergy Commerce & Energy International Inc. Ltd. Philippines Based Guillermo Espino Gil Founder and CEO Glenn Espino President Gary Espino CFO & Chief Corporate Treasurer Jodie Espino COO

[@jaimetoquia3059]

PƁBM shld built larger supply ship that is Anti water cannon blasts.

[@rufosalas6205]

Philippines is loving and peaceful country but currupt practice never accuse in court because of justice system.

[@junbarcial929]

That is really true our beloved President all want peace in the region..isang malaking pagkakamali,kahangalan ang Manakop sa teritoryo ng ibang bansa..la²ban talaga..!!

[@khimandfish3271]

We want peace for my country. Because we are coward and can't afford to war.

[@nickareola6072]

We love you PBBM✌🏼🇵🇭✌🏼

[@teddygameswitheli3594]

My God. May the Lord protect the Philippines and its people. It seems like he doesn't even know what he is doing. He is having a hard time answering even simple questions and keeps on stuttering. His priority should be the food for the poor and the inflation that the people of the Philippines are currently suffering. He is nowhere to be found. He should face the reality first, the nation is barely breathing already.

[@rosariovorsatz4130]

He failed and keeps on failing. In campaign period, he said we will not be an allies with either US or China.. After his first visit to US as the new President, he then agreed to put US Bases in the Philippines.

[@SuSana-qm5ce]

😂😂😂😂

[@tienhuakheng8501]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@jeanwookbaek]

I am just wondering why the rest of ASEAN countries are dead silent ?.. In fact I remember what the Malaysian president said: "We don't have any problems with China". Why only Philippines ??? because other ASEAN countries have even more territorial disputes with China in SCS. Anyone knows the answer ?...

[@ruby.2530]

Are you blind? Bbm literally stated in the video that he wanted peace with China. But nope, those Chinese Coast guards are hostile and won't stop hoarding all the fishes.

[@timawa22]

💱💴💹

[@junmin3089]

If you want peace then talk to China in diplomatic way like Duterte did, China is the no.1 threading partner of Philippines then talk to them in Diplomacy way and that is the solution not War

[@eugene65yo49]

Why a softly tone on CCP and is it not willing for US to fight CCP on WPS and they know SCE is in the backyard of China a advantage for China

[@alchietagapan8955]

Great leader 🇵🇭

[@carmencitaruizpanaga1179]

Matter of time true color of Marcos will be expose. Watch Boldyak (Maharlika)

[@Advent456]

This President loves the title not the responsibility. He is all blah blah blah, "walk the talk".

[@level1selamat155]

Never trust son of a great thive

[@tomasvasol3275]

Sa palagay ko hinde natinakuha yan ng hinde dadaan sa dahas kasi intirisado talaga ang chekwa sa area.

[@melodiacoronel392]

Just answer the question “ how confident are you the U.S is willing to go to war with china over disputed reef the south china sea? “ I really want to know.

[@dagelichb]

3:30 oh God.

[@teofilosingson9725]

Many Politicians does not Know The Meaning of Various Political Systems in The World , They just only know The Word " DEMOCRACY " which is Ambiguous in meanings , In Tagalog " Kalayaan " Anong klasing Kalayaan ? Kalayaan saan ? Para sa Kanilang " Interpretation " Nakakakilabot ang " Communism " & " Socialism " of Political Systems , Piano naman ang mga iba pang Political Systems ?

[@bayrostibookalibutanresbak2588]

All political systems are basically intended for the good of Humanity . Except when you promote Arms struggle together with those ideologies ... just like what CPPNPA NDF do to the PH society for the past more than five decades .

[@raquelvaldez5834]

Haring BBM parang awa NYO na PO sa mga Pilipino Alam nyo po na wala kaung kayang gawin para sa mga Pilipino, lahat, kapahamakan lang po sana bumaba na kau sa pwesto, Sana po maawa na kau sa bansang Pilipinas, Sana.

[@soniamalitzky3461]

para makuha ng Tsina ang Pilipinas ganun ba na ipaubaya na lang?!!

[@user-mx3te7mz7j]

Our President is very intelligent no way you can tell unneccessary questions issues to pin him down

[@culdanie]

Jesus our President cannot even explain whatever in his mind, if he have one? Mental lapses is massive. "OH God"

[@superjerickofficial7286]

dahil sau mag ka gera na ulit mg resign ka n kasi

[@user-zz2vc8uj2m]

Pagod na mag english si BBM 😂

[@MasterDale555]

MR president you more like talk nothing is happening . no to war!

[@level1selamat155]

US has militarized the whole seas except SCS! Filipin is assisting US to militarize SCS, unacceptable

[@Ywaje]

And china is also militarizing scz that is sooo close to ph, imagine u could strike the ph in a short range because they have a territory in our DOORSTEP….

[@pohkhui]

Under Marcos senior , Philippines got from rich poor . Under Marcos junior, from poor to ....

[@ellentanner2397]

PBBM for Filipino people Duterte is for China .

[@marjoriecadanilla505]

101% true,the Dutertes are silent esp. Sarahmao is so silent about these issues😢

[@chitsalabit6943]

She's soooo silent about that issue..all she cares is..... requesting for 100 billion lang nmn 😂😂

[@IlokanoGamer]

The South China Sea serves as an extensive fishing ground, offering potential benefits if nations can peacefully collaborate to harness its resources. However, a significant challenge arises as Marcos seeks to leverage China's involvement to declare Martial Law, furthering their agenda of charter change and term extension. Additionally, it's important to highlight that this leader has frozen assets in the United States. The lack of unity among the Filipino populace coupled with the pervasive control exerted by the Marcos government exacerbates the situation.

[@rainieresguerra6519]

China is using force to steal Philippine territories and marine resources. Yet you put the blame on the US and the Philippines for the rising tensions in the SCS/WPS and invent false narrative like Marcos Jr planning to declare martial law to extend his grip on power. Whether Marcos Jr really wants to protect their billions in the US (if any) it doesn't erase the fact that China is engaging in thuggery and thievery in the SCS/WPS, and it is the duty of Marcos Jr to protect Philippine interests.