President Marcos said it was not unexpected that China would criticize the Philippines for passing two new laws that reaffirm the country's rights over maritime zones. The two new laws—the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—would serve the country's...
The two maritime laws recently enacted by President Marcos Jr. will help the country in securing its rights over its territory, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where China continues to claim parts of it, the National Security Council (NSC) said. National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo...
Senators are upbeat that the signing into law of the country’s first maritime zones and archipelagic sea laws will give more teeth to the legal and territorial claim of the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The two laws will further strengthen our sovereignty and sovereign...
As a state, the Philippines has the right to enact its own laws, a senior state counsel said, emphasizing that the effectivity of the law does not depend on whether or not other countries, like China, recognize it. On Friday, Nov. 8, President Marcos signed into law the Philippine Maritime Zones...
A speaker addresses the participants of a Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)-led workshop aimed at enhancing compliance and safety in ship recycling across Asia in Manila on Nov. 6, 2024. (Photo: Marina) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) hosted in Manila a three-day workshop aimed at...
President Marcos signed into law on Friday, Nov. 8, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—two measures that aim to protect the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction in its waters. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Republic...
ILOILO CITY – Nine students were rescued after a small motor banca (wooden-hulled) boat capsized in Capiz province on Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to strong waves generated by super typhoon "Leon." The Ivisan Municipal Police Station (MPS) confirmed the incident but did not disclose the...
The Philippines and the US have concluded their discussions on how to strengthen their efforts on joint maritime law enforcement in a bid to reaffirm ties to address maritime challenges. Officials from both sides met in Manila on Thursday, Oct. 24, for the 3rd Philippines-US Maritime Dialogue,...
A French vessel is now in the Philippines as part of France's commitment to strengthen maritime cooperation with the country. French surveillance frigate Prairial on Tuesday, Oct. 22, docked at Cebu port for a port call that will last until Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of French Embassy in Manila It is...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom convened a week-long workshop in Manila to ensure that previous discussions on maritime security turn into concrete actions. The workshop, a follow-up action from the 2nd Philippines-UK Maritime Dialogue in London in July 2024, was also aimed at strengthening...
This formation features (from left to right) HMNZS Aotearoa (A-11), BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151), USS Howard (DDG 83), HMAS Sydney (D 48), and JS Sazanami (DD 113), with BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS 35) as the break away vessel showcasing coordinated division tactics during the 4th Multilateral Maritime...
“International shipping transports more than 80 percent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world.” Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations...
