Philippines Marcos says does not endorse Taiwan independence

We have adhered to the One-China policy strictly and conscientiously since we adopted (it)," Marcos said in an interview with GMA News TV aired on Tuesday. "We are not endorsing Taiwanese independence.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he was not endorsing Taiwan independence and reiterated his country was committed to its One-China policy, a response to China's outrage over recent remarks in congratulating Taiwan's election winner.

"The One-China policy remains in place. We have adhered to the One-China policy strictly and conscientiously since we adopted (it)," Marcos said in an interview with GMA News TV aired on Tuesday. "We are not endorsing Taiwanese independence. Taiwan is a province of China."

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