Ferdinand Marcos Jr. offered to remove a U.S. missile system from the Philippines if China halts what he called 'aggressive and coercive behavior' in the South China Sea.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr proposed to remove a US missile system if China halts its aggressive actions in the South China Sea. The missile system, installed to boost joint combat readiness,

The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced "harassment" and aggressive behaviour from China's coast guard and navy.