Philippine Senator Imee Marcos raises concerns over U.S. mid-range missile deployment in Ilocos Norte, alleging potential endangerment of local civilians.

Philippine Senator Imee Marcos has raised alarms about the U.S. deployment of a mid-range missile system in Ilocos Norte, claiming it endangers local civilians and questioning if the Department of National Defense is using them as "human shields." As chair of the Senate foreign relations committee, she advocates for the Philippines to pursue defense self-reliance and a more independent foreign policy. This marks the first U.S. mid-range missile deployment in the Asia-Pacific since the Cold War.

October 11, 2024
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