Marcos says Philippines will assert South China Sea rights amid China warning

The Philippines will continue asserting its rights in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said after China warned the nation against causing “trouble in disputed waters.”
The Southeast Asian nation “remains a force and voice of reason despite “many attempts at provocation,” Marcos said in a statement quoting his speech before the military on Thursday. He also said that his country exemplifies “responsible and dignified behavior in resolving issues in accordance with international law.