President Marcos raised concern over the tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Marcos made the statement in his remark during his bilateral meeting with Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
The President pointed out that any conflict that arises in Taiwan would affect the northern part of the Philippines, thus his concern over the situation.
"I am greatly concerned over tensions across the Taiwan Strait," he said.
"Any conflict in Taiwan is certainly going to affect the northern territories of the Philippine archipelago, and may compromise the safety and wellbeing of the 170,000 Filipinos who now have made their lives in Taiwan. I understand that Viet Nam has a sizable population in Taiwan as well," he added.
Marcos also expressed concern over several regional issues such as the situations in Myanmar, Gaza, and South China Sea.
On the situation in Myanmar, the President hopes for the return to peace and stability of the country.
On the ongoing crisis in Gaza, he called for an immediate ceasefire and conveyed the Philippines' support of the United Nations to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance and essential supplies to Palestinian civilians caught in the midst of the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
On the South China Sea, Marcos vented ire on the continuous provocations of China in the South China Sea but expressed hopes that "through dialogue, we can maintain a peaceful, friendly, and harmonious environment in the South China Sea."
He also said that the Philippines considers both the United States and China "as key actors in maintaining peace and security, as well as economic growth and development of our region."