Philippine President Marcos Faces National Crises Amid Rising Chinese Aggression and Internal Political Turmoil
As the Philippines grapples with devastating natural disasters and fractious politics, President Marcos shifts alliances toward the West to counter China’s South China Sea aggression—raising urgent questions about regional stability and America’s strategic interests in Asia.
Amid relentless storms displacing over 120,000 Filipinos and turbulent political infighting that threatens national unity, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a State of the Nation address that underscores a nation at a crossroads. His administration confronts complex crises — from deadly natural disasters wreaking havoc on vulnerable communities to escalating territorial disputes with China that imperil both Philippine sovereignty and broader regional security. How Will Marcos Navigate Internal Chaos While Countering Chinese Expansion? The stage for Marcos’ speech was set under heavy police presence, as thousands of protestors clamored for wage relief amid soaring inflation and called for the...
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