Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed into law a bill on Tuesday that aims to develop the country's defence industry to reduce its reliance on imported sources and create equipment tailored to its security challenges.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed a law that seeks to develop the local defense industry by wooing foreign manufacturers of weapons to set up shop in the Southeast Asian nation.

Marcos signs the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act amid China’s prolonged incursion in Philippine waters—and mounting international turmoil.

President Marcos signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act, which expands on the defense strategy set by his father and namesake to “serve and protect” Filipino citizens and our national sovereignty.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed into law a bill on Tuesday that aims to develop the country’s defense industry to reduce its reliance on imported sources and create equipment tailored to its security challenges.