Philippine Senator Imee Marcos has raised alarms about her government's escalating approach to maritime tensions with China, calling recent measures a 'dangerous path' that prioritizes emotion over diplomacy. As chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Marcos criticized the newly formed National Maritime Council, which seeks foreign donations to boost defense capabilities. 'Such largesse has been the fuel to never-ending conflict,' she warned.
The senator—sister to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos—urged a shift toward peaceful solutions, stressing that actions risking Filipino lives amount to 'gross irresponsibility.' 'What we need instead are solutions for peace from those who claim to be our genuine allies,' she added, hinting at skepticism toward external partners.
Her statement follows rising regional unease over the South China Sea, where China and the Philippines have overlapping claims. While Manila strengthens alliances, voices like Marcos's highlight growing debates about balancing sovereignty and stability. Can dialogue prevail? The world is watching.
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As chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Marcos criticized the newly formed National Maritime Council, which seeks foreign donations to boost defense capabilities. 'Such largesse has been the fuel to never-ending conflict,' she warned.
'What we need instead are solutions for peace from those who claim to be our genuine allies,' she added, hinting at skepticism toward external partners.
The world is watching.
