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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended his administration’s swift response to the escalating Middle East conflict during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, emphasizing safety nets for Filipino seafarers, proactive energy diplomacy, and domestic infrastructure upgrades. Speaking before a joint session of Congress at the Batasang Pambansa, Marcos reported that quick diplomatic intervention allowed the country to prioritize the safety of thousands of Filipino maritime workers stranded or operating in conflict zones. The president confirmed that high-level bilateral talks with Iranian authorities helped secure safe passage for Philippine-flagged vessels and crew members traversing the Strait of Hormuz,…
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