Marcos says the Philippines' stance on China matches that of fellow ASEAN members
In an interview with the Straits Times, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Manila's position towards China is consistent with other ASEAN members, and the paper noted that Manila publicises encounters with Chinese vessels in disputed waters. He also said the bloc's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar is absolutely correct but not working, and he looked to Singapore to build on an ASEAN digital pact amid US-China rivalry. These are statements from one interview; DailyDrop has not seen a second outlet.
The Philippines chairs ASEAN this year. Its line on China and Myanmar shapes the bloc's response to the South China Sea and a long crisis in Myanmar.
Singapore is a trade and financial hub for the bloc, so a stronger digital pact could ease cross-border business for Singapore firms.
Interviews state intentions. Watch for concrete steps on the digital pact and on Myanmar.
DailyDrop Singapore edition No. 7 · Morning · SUN., OCT. 11, 2026