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Philippines’ belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend
The Philippines' confrontational approach to maritime disputes, including the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, has not resolved tensions and risks undermining ASEAN centrality. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr announced a 10th-anniversary event in July to emphasize peaceful dispute resolution.
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