PoliticsFederalForeign relationsPrint articleUpdated‘We won’t yield’: Marcos’ extraordinary speech to parliamentAndrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentFeb 29, 2024 – 12.59pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginAustralia and the Philippines will deepen maritime co-operation, including security for civilian shipping and surveillance, as President Ferdinand Marcos jnr warns his country is on the front line of Chinese efforts that threaten regional peace.In a forthright address to federal parliament, Mr Marcos repeated his vow the Philippines would not surrender a square inch of territory to a foreign power, amid intensifying clashes between Chinese and Filipino maritime forces.Loading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreForeign relationsAustralia's China challengeAUKUSAnthony AlbanesePhilippinesSouth China SeaLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewHow Matt Comyn starts his daySally Patten and Lap PhanFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureWe’ve seen the future, and it’s wearing BirkenstocksJohn DavidsonThe secret world of rare car tradingThis eye-popping new safari resort colours outside the linesRich ListAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownYolanda RedrupLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richerPharmacy chain ‘underdog’ takes the fight to Chemist Warehouse
