Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Marcos Pledges Firm Defense of Philippines’ South China Sea Rights Amid China Tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged on July 27 to defend his country’s South China Sea rights, days after Manila publicly condemned Chinese state media for depicting Filipinos as monkeys while attacking a landmark maritime ruling. “We are Filipinos, and we do not yield,” Marcos told a joint session of Congress in his fifth State of the Nation Address. Marcos said his government would do “all that is necessary” to uphold the 2016 ar…

Marcos slams China in veiled rebuke in presidential speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr denounced China yesterday in a veiled rebuke in his State of the Nation Address, vowing that his government would defend a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea, and saying that Filipinos “do not y

Marcos defends South China Sea ruling, hints at charges against cousin

Marcos used his State of the Nation speech to defend the South China Sea ruling and flag corruption charges against Martin Romualdez. The remarks fused foreign policy, accountability and energy security at a tense political moment.

Philippine President Marcos slams China in veiled rebuke in his state of the nation speech

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denounced China in a veiled rebuke Monday in his state of the nation speech, vowing that his government will defend a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing's expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea, and saying that Filipinos "do not yield" to conquerors.

‘Morale booster!’ PCG welcomes Marcos SONA commendation, vows ‘unwavering’ defense of West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s recognition of coast guard personnel during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA)...

Marcos tells China: “We are Filipinos and we do not yield”

MindaNews / 27 July 2026—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr had strong words for China during his fifth State of the Nation (SONA) address Monday, 27 July 2026. “Sa mga pang-aalipusta, ‘di tayo matitinag; sa mga manlulupig, ‘di tayo pasisiil (We will not be swayed by insults; we will not give in to oppressors),” Marcos said.   Marcos said the country will continue, through legal and peaceful means, to push for the full enforcement of the 2016 Arbi…