MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hopeful that situation in the Middle East will to return to normal as he expressed his solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid the escalating tension, the Palace said on Saturday.  Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said that Marcos discussed the matter with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday.  READ: DFA: Marcos to discuss Middle East, global issues at United Nations “During the call, President Marcos expressed solidarity with the people of UAE amid the situation in the Gulf region as well as […]... Keep on reading: Marcos hoping for end to Middle East war, expresses solidarity with UAE