Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte poses with soldiers during a visit at Capinpin military camp in Tanay, Rizal in the Philippines August 24, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
President Rodrigo Duterte gave assurance that his administration will protect the integrity and the safety of Filipino citizens.
He delivered the statement during his speech to the jungle fighters of the 2nd Infrantry Division of the Philippine Army in Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal this afternoon.
Though he did not stress the arbitral tribunal ruling on the issue of maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea, he said there will be a time that it will be insisted by other southeast Asian nations as well as the United States of America.
The president says China seems to be dealing in good faith and reconciliatory however he also asked China to better come up with a decision.
He says there is no possibility for the Philippines to attack China but if there would be a misunderstanding between the two countries, the best thing he could to is to defend the nation.
“…I guarantee to them that if anyone will try to invade, it will be bloody and we will not give it to them easily. It will be the bones of our soldiers as well as my bones. We will not allow any country. I will not allow,” Pres. Duterte said in his speech.
Duterte directs the soldiers to spruce their arms and training to defend the country.
The president also reiterates his stand to bring lasting peace in the country.
“We dont want a quarrel. I would walk extra mile to ask for peace to everybody.” — Rosalie Coz | UNTV News & Rescue
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