President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will take a “very measured and balanced” approach to the country’s territorial disputes with China over the West Philippine Sea. Marcos made this commitment during a meeting with Australian Ambassador James Robinson, one of five diplomats that he met Friday. After his courtesy call, Robinson said he assured Marcos that Australia would continue to support the Philippines’ victory in the arbitral case against China’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea.

Requejo, R. E. (2022, June 18). BBM eyes 'balanced' sea tack. Manila Standard, pp. A1-A2.