The National Security Council (NSC) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed full support to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s remarks that China should respect the Philippine sovereign rights and jurisdiction, and stop its “aggressive and coercive” behavior in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/1/nsc-afp-back-pbbm-s-call-on-china-respect-ph-sovereignty-stop-harassment-in-wps<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews