President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will not allow its territory to be used as a launching pad for attacks against another country if conflict erupts in Taiwan.
Marcos made the statement when asked whether he would allow the United States or other countries to use Philippine bases and territory for offensive operations in the event of a Taiwan conflict.
The president said the Philippines has no interest in becoming part of any fighting in the region.
According to Marcos, the country’s focus is on protecting its own territory and sovereignty while maintaining peace and stability in the region.
He emphasized that allowing attacks to be launched from Philippine territory would be contrary to the country’s policy.
Marcos also clarified that any actions taken by the United States or other countries would depend on their respective foreign policies and would not fall under the Philippines’ control.
The president’s remarks centered on the use of Philippine territory and bases in the event of a conflict involving Taiwan.
Marcos reiterated that the Philippines would focus on its own territory and sovereignty and would not permit its territory to be used for offensive attacks against another country.
He also stressed the country’s position on maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The statement came in response to a question about whether the Philippines would allow foreign countries, including the United States, to use Philippine bases or territory for offensive operations should fighting break out over Taiwan.
Marcos said decisions made independently by other countries would be based on their own foreign policies, while the Philippines would maintain its own policy against allowing attacks to be launched from its territory.
