WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — Amid worsening tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos on Tuesday reaffirmed the mandate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to defend the country, with his appointment of Gen. Antonio Nafarrete as the new chief of staff. "The command entrusted to you is great, but the purpose is
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