Marcos Says Stronger Alliances Make Philippines Safer Amid China Tensions, Pledges Reforms Marcos Says Stronger Alliances Make Philippines Safer Amid China Tensions, Pledges Reforms Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 02:28 IST Breaking News Videos Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his annual state of the nation speech that the country has become more confident and better prepared to defend its sovereignty, citing strengthened security alliances amid rising tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea. Share this ArticleWhatsAppfacebookTwittertelegramcopy link Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! More from breaking-newsView More Trump Turns Immigration Crackdown Into Military Mission Congress Gears Up for Fiery Raja Sabha Debate with Four Key Speakers | Operation Sindoor | News18 Key Government Figures Set to Address Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Debates Tomorrow | Operation Sindoor Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin Trump Turns Immigration Crackdown Into Military Mission Congress Gears Up for Fiery Raja Sabha Debate with Four Key Speakers | Operation Sindoor | News18 Key Government Figures Set to Address Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Debates Tomorrow | Operation Sindoor Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin Trump Turns Immigration Crackdown Into Military Mission Congress Gears Up for Fiery Raja Sabha Debate with Four Key Speakers | Operation Sindoor | News18 Key Government Figures Set to Address Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Debates Tomorrow | Operation Sindoor Marcos Says Stronger Alliances Make Philippines Safer Amid China Tensions, Pledges Reforms