President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) admitted that he is "worried" about a possible shift in policy in the West Philippine Sea after his term ends in 2028, saying that consistency is crucial in defending the country's sovereign rights and territorial integrity. In a media interview, Marcos stressed the importance of upholding the 2016 arbitral ruling that favored the Philippines against China regarding long-standing maritime disputes.

Valente, C. (2026, July 6). Marcos worried over policy shift in WPS. The Manila Times, p. A4.