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05/11/2025

In the event of war, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. warns that the Philippines must be ready to defend itself independently, holding the line for up to 30 days before allies like the U.S. can intervene.

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04/11/2025

The Philippines advances plans for its first submarine fleet as President Marcos Jr. meets with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean to explore a potential defense partnership amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

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03/11/2025

In a move to ‘reestablish deterrence’ in the South China Sea, the U.S. and the Philippines launch “Task Force Philippines” to strengthen military coordination and reinforce their alliance.

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03/11/2025

The global cargo insurance market remains stable and profitable, but IUMI warns that new tariffs and shifting trade flows could soon reshape premiums, risks, and the market balance.

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At the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Singapore, Mike Brews, chair of the IUMI Cargo Committee, reported a stable marine cargo insurance market, but cautioned that uncertainty lies ahead. According to IUMI’s latest research, global cargo premiums for 2024 reach...

31/10/2025

A Filipino seafarer dies aboard the cruise ship MV Arvia, prompting an investigation and casting a spotlight on the safety and welfare of Filipino maritime workers who make up a vital part of the global shipping industry.

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30/10/2025

Discover how the National Maritime Polytechnic is modernizing Philippine maritime training through digital innovation, global partnerships, and nationwide accessibility—keeping Filipino seafarers future-ready.

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29/10/2025

The Philippines is gearing up to lead ASEAN in 2026 — with President Marcos Jr. charting an ambitious course to “navigate our future together,” balancing cooperation, maritime security, and sovereignty amid shifting geopolitical tides.

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29/10/2025

Europol supports major Portuguese and Spanish operations busting transatlantic co***ne networks that use advanced smuggling methods, seizing over 2 tons of co***ne and arresting dozens across Europe and Latin America.

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Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, supported Portuguese and Spanish authorities in two major investigations against co***ne trafficking involving law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic. These operations exemplified a shifting landscape of global trafficking routes and....

28/10/2025

At the ASEAN Summit, President Marcos also criticizes China’s so-called ‘nature reserve’ at Scarborough Shoal, calling it a violation of Philippine sovereignty and reaffirming a commitment to diplomacy and international law in the South China Sea.

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28/10/2025

The Philippine military pushes back against Rep. Paolo Duterte’s criticism of the U.S. Typhon missile deployment, as debates over defense strategy and foreign policy highlight differing views on how the country should manage its ties with China and the United States.

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27/10/2025

Ayon sa ulat ng isang US think tank, pinalalawak ng Vietnam ang konstruksyon ng mga artipisyal na isla sa Spratly Islands — at posibleng mapantayan o malampasan pa nito ang lawak ng ginawang reclamation ng China sa pinagtatalunang South China Sea.

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Pinalalakas umano ng Vietnam ang konstruksyon ng mga artipisyal na isla sa Spratly Islands at posibleng mapantayan o malampasan pa ang lawak ng ginawang reclamation ng China sa pinagtatalunang South China Sea, batay sa ulat ng isang think tank mula sa Estados Unidos. Sa pinakahuling pagsusuri, ipina...

27/10/2025

As shipping moves toward a low-carbon future, Columbia Group predicts that dual-fuel vessels will dominate new builds, giving shipowners a bridge between current emissions rules and fuels still in development.

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