MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has joined other nations in urging a ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict. “Let’s hope that there’s a ceasefire. And we, the Philippines, ask all parties to show restraint and to bring this to a close as quickly as possible,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday. Marcos had initially been reluctant to call for a ceasefire, noting that the Philippines is not a party to the ongoing conflict. READ: Marcos: Repatriation of Filipinos in Middle East not possible for now “Of course, we want the fighting to stop,” Marcos […]... Keep on reading: Philippines joins global calls for ceasefire in Middle East