Marcos: PH-China RORE deal in WPS does not weaken sovereign rights
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted that the provisional understanding with China on rotation and resupply (RORE) missions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) does not weaken the country's stance on sovereign rights and territorial defense. He emphasized the agreement aims to prevent miscalculations and conflict, not to seek permission.
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