Inihayag ni House Speaker Martin Romualdez na dapat daw maging “proud” ang bawat Pilipino sa naging talumpati ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hinggil sa pagdepensa sa West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Sa isang pahayag nitong Sabado, Hunyo 1, pinuri ni Romualdez ang talumpati ni Marcos sa 21st International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue sa Singapore kung saan nangako ang pangulong patuloy nilang ipagtatanggol ang bawat pulgada ng teritoryo ng Pilipinas.

"President Marcos Jr.’s keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue is a testament to his strong leadership and his unwavering commitment to protecting our national sovereignty. Every Filipino should be proud of our President, who has shown the world that we are resolute in defending our territory while advocating for peace and diplomacy," ani Romualdez.

"The President's reiteration of our legal and moral standing on the West Philippine Sea issue is a powerful message to the international community. It shows that our claims are based on international law, not on mere assertions.”

"Our President has made it clear that the life-giving waters of the [WPS] are integral to our nation's identity and sovereignty. We will never allow anyone to detach it from our maritime domain," saad pa niya.

Samantala, sinang-ayunan din ng House speaker ang binanggit ng pangulo na mahalaga umano ang diyalogo at diplomasya sa paglutas ng mga alitan sa teritoryo.

"While we are determined to protect our territory, we also recognize the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes. This balanced approach demonstrates our commitment to regional and global peace," giit ni Romualdez.

"The President's vision for a rules-based, people-centered regional community is crucial for maintaining stability and peace in our region. His call for ASEAN's central role in regional affairs reflects our commitment to multilateralism and collective security," dagdag pa niya.