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BBM returns to Phl, reaffirms WPS stance
The Philippine Star
|October 30, 2025
President Marcos yesterday arrived from his participation in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Malaysia, where he affirmed the Philippines’ stance on key issues, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS) row, and accepted the chairmanship of the regional bloc.
In his arrival statement, Marcos said the summit was an opportunity to discuss among ASEAN member-states and partners how to navigate the future in the face of various geopolitical and economic challenges.
This story is from the October 30, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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