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Marcos Jr. insists on 'West Philippine Sea' name in Singapore speech

Original: 'WE CALL IT WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, NOT SOUTH CHINA SEA' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. explained the Philippines’ use of t

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told hundreds of business leaders in Singapore that the Philippines calls the waters off its coast the West Philippine Sea, not the South China Sea, explaining that the areas covered by the Philippine name fall within the country's maritime entitlements. The remarks drew wide attention as a firm restatement of Manila's position in its ongoing maritime dispute with Beijing.

Why now: Tensions over the South China Sea dispute keep the Philippines' naming and sovereignty claims in the spotlight.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.PhilippinesSingaporeWest Philippine SeaSouth China Sea

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• 'WE CALL IT WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, NOT SOUTH CHINA SEA' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. explained the Philippines’ use of the term West Philippine Sea instead of South China Sea before hundreds of business leaders in Singapore, saying the areas covered by the name are located on · gmanews · 426

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