Marcos says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling


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Manila, May 28 -- : Newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has said that he would uphold an international ruling against Beijing over the disputed South China Sea. He said he will not "allow a single millimeter" of the Philippines' "maritime coastal rights to be trampled upon." According to NHK World, he even pledged to "talk to China consistently with a firm voice." This comes as a joint session of the Philippine Congress on Wednesday declared Ferdinand Marcos the winner of this month's election and confirmed he would become the country's next president. He said his administration will hold talks with...