Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
President of the Philippines · Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Justice and the constitution
The ICC case Reject the ICC’s jurisdiction
Said
Duterte's arrest was carried out for Interpol, and the Philippines does not help the ICC's investigation.
“Dahil consistent naman tayo. Hindi tayo tumutulong sa imbestigasyon ng ICC.”
Our translation Because we are consistent. We are not helping in the investigation of the ICC.
Source Presidential Address at Kalayaan Hall, Malacañan Palace (pbbm.com.ph)
Charter change Amend the constitution
Said
His administration backs amending the constitution's economic provisions, and nothing beyond them.
“I want to make it clear: This Administration’s position in introducing reforms to our Constitution extends to economic matters alone, or those strategically aimed at boosting our country’s economy. Nothing more.”
- Death penaltyNothing on record yet
The Philippines in the world
West Philippine Sea Assert rights, push back
Said
The government will uphold the 2016 arbitral award by every peaceful and legal means against any attempt to undermine it.
“Your government will do all that is necessary to continue upholding this Award, utilizing every peaceful and legal means available to the Republic against any attempt, foreign or domestic, to undermine this achievement.”
US alliance Limit US access Earlier: Expand US access, 2023
Said
The Philippines has no plan to give US forces access to more bases under EDCA.
“The Philippines has no plan to create anymore bases or give access to anymore bases.”
Source Open Forum at the FOCAP 50th Anniversary Presidential Forum (pbbm.com.ph)
Earlier: Expand US access
Said
He confirmed that US troops and equipment would be allowed at four more sites around the country.
“There are four extra sites scattered around the Philippines. There are some in the north. There are some around Palawan.”
Source Marcos firm on new Edca sites amid China warning (Philippine Daily Inquirer via Asia News Network) (as reported by asianews.network)
No change of mind on record yet: every position above is the latest they have stated, with its date.
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