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Marcos citing historical treaties boosts PH territorial claims—Carpio – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recognition of the 1898 Treaty of Paris and the 1900 Treaty of Washington as the basis for defining Philippine sovereignty reinforces the country’s territorial claims amid international disputes, specifically in the West Philippine Sea, said former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Monday. Carpio was referring to Marcos’ […]

Group says pursuing blue economy may address West Philippine Sea issues – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

SUBIC BAY, Zambales — Pursuing a “blue economy,” or one that is focused on the conservation and inclusive use of marine resources for economic growth, could address the issues hounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a group said on Friday. In a statement, the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM) also said that the concept of […]

Carpio: Education can help Philippines win fight for West Philippine Sea – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

MANILA, Philippines — Educating Filipinos about the history of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could help the Philippines win the fight against China’s claims on the entire South China Sea, according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio. In a lecture hosted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the National Library of […]

Another time’s the charm? Manila, Beijing OK presidential hotline on West Philippine Sea  – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

SUMMARY The Philippines and China have expanded a previous maritime communication mechanism covering the West Philippine Sea, as tensions rise in waters that are within Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) but that Beijing claims at its own.  In a Wednesday, July 17 statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the two countries signed an […]

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos dons 3 stars as newest Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary officer – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

SUMMARY Liza Araneta-Marcos, lawyer and wife to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., just got a new title: Vice Admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA), or the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s volunteer force. The First Lady officially joined the PCGA’s Executive Squadron in a ceremony aboard the BRP Gabriela Silang on Tuesday, July 16, according […]

WATCH: A Catholic archbishop sails West Philippine Sea to pray for China – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

MANILA, Philippines – Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas led a fluvial procession on Tuesday morning, July 16, to pray for peace in the face of China’s aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea.  The Marian prayer voyage was held off the coast of Barangay Cato in Infanta, Pangasinan, after a 6 am Mass led by Villegas […]

Turning point: Aftermath of failed resupply mission to Ayungin – Institute for Maritime and Ocean Affairs

SUMMARY In the coastal town of Rizal in Palawan, under the cover of darkness, four Navy boats prepared to sail. It was June 17, probably past midnight, and they were going on a mission to replace the personnel on board the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal as well as replenish supplies. Jeffrey Facundo, underwater operator of the elite […]