Philippines needs to 'do more' than protest Beijing's actions in South China Sea: Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos has reiterated that the 17 June incident at a shoal in the South China Sea was not an "armed attack" against the Philippine's sailors and vessels. But, he believes the country needs to "do more" than protest China's actions in the disputed waterway. Mr Marcos also praised the restraint and professionalism of the Filipino Navy men. Experts have underscored that the Philippines' best recourse is to employ lawfare instead of warfare -- tapping legal alternatives rather than military intervention. Buena Bernal reports.
President Ferdinand Marcos has reiterated that the 17 June incident at a shoal in the South China Sea was not an "armed attack" against the Philippine's sailors and vessels. But, he believes the country needs to "do more" than protest China's actions in the disputed waterway. Mr Marcos also praised the restraint and professionalism of the Filipino Navy men. Experts have underscored that the Philippines' best recourse is to employ lawfare instead of warfare -- tapping legal alternatives rather than military intervention. Buena Bernal reports.
