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MANILA, Philippines — Watersheds in the Philippines are facing a dire crisis as over half of these vital basins remain unprotected from destructive activities such as large-scale mining and infrastructure development, a legal and policy research institution said.
As a marine and archipelagic nation, the Philippines carries the task of implementing a comprehensive security strategy to secure its borders. As geopolitical risks evolve, so too must its approaches. This is most evident in the West Philippine Sea, where gray zone tactics range from swarming of foreign vessels, incidents of military-grade lasers, blasting of water cannons, artificial island building, and, most recently, destroying its marine biodiversity. These actions ultimately disturb the peace and stability in the maritime territory, calling for a more responsive and strategic approach.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday said it does not expect another typhoon to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this September.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vowed yesterday to “do whatever it takes” to remove any more floating barriers installed by China in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.
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The Philippine president said Friday that his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard dismantled a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard vowed Friday to "do whatever it takes" to remove any more floating barriers installed by China at a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Friday that his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.