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Philippines must prepare for war over Taiwan

Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China’s protest
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country will inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” in any war over Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers on the self-ruled island,
Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it."So inevitably, despite our fervent wish to avoid any confrontation with anybody,
Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan — Marcos
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said "we do not want to go to war, but I think if there is a war over Taiwan, we will be drawn, we will be pulled in whether we like it or not, kicking and screaming.
Philippines doesn’t want war, ‘perplexed’ Marcos says after China warning
The Philippines does not want to go to war but will never order its vessels to withdraw from contested areas, the country’s president said following yet another coastguard encounter with China near Scarborough Shoal.
Philippines' Marcos Says China 'Misinterpreted' His Comments on Taiwan
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that Beijing has "misinterpreted" his comments saying Manila will be inevitably drawn in to a conflict between China and Taiwan should one erupt.
Marcos TEARS INTO China as Philippines Vessel ATTACKED; Says Philippines Can’t Avoid War Over Taiwan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a blistering attack on China after a Philippine vessel was targeted, warning that the Philippines cannot avoid war if tensions over Taiwan escalate.
Marcos counters China over Taiwan remarks: I'm just stating facts | INQToday
The Philippines hits back at the latest criticism of China after President Bongbong Marcos said the country would be drawn into an all-out war between global superpowers Beijing and Washington over Taiwan.
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India and the Philippines announce partnership to strengthen trade, defense and maritime ties

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Philippines’ Marcos Pushes More Social Programs, Jobs to Soothe Public Discontent

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Marcos won't back down on West Philippine Sea rights - Palace

MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would not back down and would continue to assert the country’s ...
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View from Manila: Marcos seeks shared ‘tadhana’ with India, chafes at China

In visiting India for the first time as the Philippine head of state, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pulled out most of the ...

Philippines’ Marcos Eyes India Trade, Defense in Talks With Modi

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss trade and defense relations with India when he meets with Prime ...