Philippines' next president Marcos Jr vows not to compromise sovereignty

Philippine president-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, speaks during a news conference at his headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2022. - Reuters

MANILA, May 28 (dpa): Philippine President-Elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr has vowed he would not compromise the country’s sovereignty in dealing with foreign countries, including in settling disputes with China over the South China Sea.

"In terms of sovereignty, there is no wiggle room there," he told reporters one day after Congress officially proclaimed him the winner in the May 9 presidential election.