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Jaishankar, Philippines counterpart discuss shared interests in ensuring maritime safety
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): India has briefed the Philippines on the Indian Navy's deployments in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea to counter ongoing threats, external affairs minister Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the archipelagic country, said that he discussed with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo discussed shared interests in ensuring maritime safety. Addr.....»»
Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China
Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»
‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’
The country faces a decline in fisheries production amid reports that China has destroyed at least 21,000 acres of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea an expert from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute warned yesterday......»»
Presence of Chinese warships in WPS worrisome – Marcos
The presence of Chinese navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea is “worrisome,” but the Philippines will not be deterred in defending its maritime territory and protecting its fishermen, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»
Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday deployed a coastguard vessel to carry out a two-week patrol mission in waters north and east of the country to intensify its maritime presence and check on Chinese research vessels that were spotted in Benham Rise. Benham Rise, which sits off the Philippines’ east coast, is a vast.....»»
Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea - Rappler
Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea Rappler.....»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
China must withdraw ships from West Philippine Sea, groups say
Militant groups on Tuesday said China must withdraw its ships from the West Philippine Sea as well as its claims over islands based on bogus sovereignty......»»
Gibo: Don’t fish alone in West Philippine Sea
Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal......»»
Food shortages, joblessness and West Philippine Sea tension
Filipinos are in the grip of three major crises: a food shortage, joblessness and the West Philippine Sea tension......»»
Marcos OKs 10-year roadmap to improve maritime industry
The 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028, outlined in Executive Order 55, which Marcos signed on February 8, aims to create a “strong and reliable” Philippine Merchant Fleet that will meet the country’s sea transport requirements and goals for national development......»»
FACT CHECK | Constitutionality, not ‘noble intentions’, basis for allowing joint ventures in West Philippine Sea – Supreme Court
In her column published on manilatimes.net on Dec. 23, 2023, Anna Malindog-Uy proposed, among others, possible joint ventures in the utilization of the resources in the South China Sea to pave the way for a non-confrontational resolution of maritime and territorial claims involving the Philippines and China. The article consistently used the term South China […].....»»
EAM Jaishankar, US State Secy Blinken discuss maritime security
New Delhi [India], January 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday on several issues, including maritime security challenges, especially the Red Sea region and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar also appreciated his insights on the ongoing situation in West Asia, including Gaza. He further said that both ministers look forward to realisin.....»»
EAM Jaishankar, US State Secy Blinken discuss maritime security
New Delhi [India], January 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday on several issues, including maritime security challenges, especially the Red Sea region and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar also appreciated his insights on the ongoing situation in West Asia, including Gaza. He further said that both ministers look forward to realisin.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
Marcos, Vietnamese leaders to tackle food security, maritime issues
The Philippines and Vietnam will sign next week a deal to boost cooperation between their coast guards in light of lingering tensions between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. .....»»
President Marcos, Vietnamese leaders to tackle food security, maritime issues
The Philippines and Vietnam will sign next week a deal to boost cooperation between their coast guards in light of lingering tensions between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. .....»»