The Philippines' defense minister has announced a commitment to 'strictly enforce' the nation's sovereignty, responding to secessionist threats by former president Rodrigo Duterte. The defense minister also revealed plans to strengthen military presence and infrastructure in the northernmost province near Taiwan, amid ongoing tensions with Beijing over the South China Sea. This move aims to bolster the Philippines' strategic position and defense capabilities in a region that has seen increasing geopolitical challenges.
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Philippines to ‘strictly enforce’ sovereignty following Duterte’s secessionist threat for Mindanao https://t.co/r4qfk0Wvsz
The Philippines' defense minister vowed to 'strictly enforce' the country's sovereignty, joining the chorus of security officials pledging to defend the nation following secessionist threats made by former president Rodrigo Duterte https://t.co/fbbtrVSE2N