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Learn more about the Senate’s approval of the Maritime Zones Bill, reinforcing the Philippines’ territorial claims and protecting the rights of Filipino fishermen. This legislation is a significant step towards safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and addressing national security concerns.
Learn more about China’s re-installation of floating barriers in Scarborough Shoal, which is part of the West Philippine Sea. The barriers are being monitored by the China Coast Guard and have raised concerns about the impact on fishing activities in the area. Read more for details and the controversy surrounding the Philippine Coast Guard’s claim of removing a previous barrier.
![This photo taken on February 15, 2024 shows Filipino fishermen aboard their wooden boats queueing for free fuel beside the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship BRP Datu Tamblot (L) as a Chinese coast guard ship (background R) monitors near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines on February 17 accused Chinese coast guard vessels of "dangerous" manoeuvres for attempting to block a Filipino vessel dropping supplies to fishermen at a reef off the Southeast Asian nation's coast. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Ted ALJIBE has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [At sea] instead of [Scarborough Shoal]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.”](https://kabayankuwait.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/304417-400x250.jpg "Marcos Orders PCG to Continue Patrols in Disputed Waters")
Learn more about President Marcos’ order for the PCG to continue patrols in the disputed waters of the West Philippine Sea. This move aims to protect Filipino fishermen and assert Philippine sovereignty, without provoking any party involved.
Learn more about the Chinese blockade of Ayungin Shoal and the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Find out how this latest incident adds to the already strained relationship between China and the Philippines.
Learn more about the Philippines’ strategy of assertive transparency in countering China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea and how it has brought international attention to the issue. Discover how this approach has strengthened the Philippines’ national resilience and given them leverage in the struggle against China’s dominance.
Read more about China’s rejection of the Hague ruling on the West Philippine Sea, as the Consul General asserts its illegality and emphasizes the need for peaceful consultations. China’s claim to the disputed waters remains a contentious issue in the region.
