Marcos back in Manila

Source: The Manila times
Author: Catherine S. Valente

MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returned to the country early Sunday from a trilateral summit that he said will change the dynamics in the South China Sea and the region.

The President arrived at 3:03 a.m. at the Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, the Presidential Communications Office said.

In his meeting with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Marcos said they reaffirmed their commitment "to a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific."

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"We are guided by our shared values of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and gender equality," the President said.

"We explored ways of enhancing our cooperation in a number of areas of mutual concern, including in enhancing economic resilience and security, promoting inclusive growth and development, addressing climate change and maritime cooperation," he added.