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flag Philippines urges ASEAN to uphold law and restraint amid rising tensions, especially in South China Sea.

flag Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro urged ASEAN nations to uphold international law and exercise restraint amid rising global tensions during the bloc’s 2026 Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Cebu. flag She warned that unilateral actions and regional aggression threaten the rules-based order, citing concerns over maritime disputes, internal conflicts, and external influences, including U.S. operations and China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea. flag As ASEAN’s rotating chair, the Philippines emphasized unity, dialogue, and adherence to multilateral principles despite challenges like the stalled Myanmar peace plan, ongoing Thailand-Cambodia tensions, and efforts to finalize a code of conduct with China.

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