Defense officials from Australia and the Philippines earlier discussed the 'possibility of exploring joint patrols' in the South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, February 22, welcomed a visit from Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles, noting this “will be an important part of the response” to China’s increasing acts of aggression in the South China Sea.
“I truly believe that the future lies in strong alliances and in a united front in promoting again the values that we consider important to our countries,” Marcos said during Marles’ call. In early February, a Chinese Coast Guard ship used a military-grade laser against the BRP Malapascua near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
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