The Philippines has pledged to abstain from escalating tensions in the South China Sea, rejecting the use of water cannons or any other offensive weapons. The announcement was made by the country’s President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. What Happened: Marcos emphasized that the country’s primary goal is to reduce, not intensify, tensions in the strategic waterway, Reuters reported on Monday. “We will not follow the Chinese coast guard and Chinese vessels down that road,” Marcos said. He added that the mission of the Philippine Navy and coast guard is to de-escalate tensions, with no plans to equip ve…
