'Phl has always chosen the path of peace'

Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will continue to foster peace and greater cooperation with the international community in maintaining a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, even as it remains resolute in standing for what is right, President Marcos said yesterday.

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Speaking at the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig, Marcos said the Philippines – deeply familiar with the atrocities brought about by war between and among nations – has always chosen the path of peace.

“Through diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation, we have successfully maintained a region that is peaceful, stable and prosperous,” the President said. “We have and will continue to work with partners and the international community in building bridges, forging solutions, preserving our global commons,” he said.

Among those present were US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. Marcos, however, said the country would not be deterred and “will always stand for what is right.”