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Palace advances the Philippines’ archipelagic identity with MC87

Malacañang has issued Memorandum Circular No. 87 (MC87), instructing all government agencies to actively promote the Philippines as a “maritime and archipelagic nation.” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...

41 China warships, Coast Guard vessels spotted over WPS in May 

A total of 41 Chinese warships and China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were monitored over some features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in...

Philippines asserts sovereign rights over Sandy Cay

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) has reaffirmed the Philippines' maritime rights over Sandy Cay, located approximately five nautical miles...

PCG to deploy Gabriela Silang off Bajo de Masinloc to protect maritime zones

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to deploy the BRP Gabriela Silang to replace BRP Teresa Magbanua, which returned to Bataan port for...

Marcos not surprised by China’s opposition to new Philippine maritime laws

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos responded to China's recent claims in the West Philippine Sea, stating they were "not unexpected" while highlighting the need for clearer...

AFP looks forward to Marcos signing of Maritime Zones Bill

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday welcomed the passing of the Maritime Zones Bill, which defines the extent of Philippine waters,...

Senate to tackle maritime zones

The Senate has created a special committee that will exclusively tackle proposed measures relating to maritime zones and sea lanes, which will convene for...

House panel okays bill defining PH maritime zones

The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday approved an unnumbered substitute bill declaring the maritime zones under the jurisdiction of the...

PH maritime zone bill hurdles second reading

The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading the bill declaring the maritime zones under the jurisdiction of the Republic of the...
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