Tag: Maritime Cooperation
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Philippine Coast Guard Commends Norwegian Ship for Rescuing Stranded Fisherman
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has expressed gratitude to the crew of the Norwegian-flagged vessel MV Sunny Victory for their heroic rescue of a Filipino fisherman near Calavite Point, Mindoro. The incident occurred on Monday when 35-year-old Michael Conquesto found himself stranded after his small fishing boat suffered an engine failure at around…
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Philippines and UK Set to Ink Multiple Agreements Ahead of 80th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
The Philippine government is gearing up to sign several new agreements with the United Kingdom as part of the celebrations leading to the 80th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2026, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). These agreements, which include memoranda of understanding on trade and investments, maritime, defense, and Information and…
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French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle to Dock in Philippines, Boosting Maritime Ties
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, accompanied by its escort ships, is set to make a significant visit to the Philippines next month, highlighting the deepening maritime security collaboration between France and the Philippines. This visit was announced by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel during a maritime cooperation event in Makati City, emphasizing the alignment…
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Philippines Urges Asia Pacific Nations to Boost Maritime Collaboration Amid South China Sea Tensions
In a call to action, the Philippine government has encouraged Asia Pacific countries to enhance maritime cooperation and establish confidence-building measures in response to ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. This appeal was made by Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo during a forum hosted by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. Manalo emphasized the…
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