THE history of the Philippines is not one of isolation but of deep integration into the wider maritime world of Asia. Long before Ferdinand Magellan arrived in 1521, Austronesian seafarers…
By Li Menghan This photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a view at dusk in the South China Sea. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Global experts discussed the historical and legal…
https://youtube.com/shorts/jZRijPx7uow?feature=share In strengthening bilateral relations between the Philippines and China, diplomatic activities and cultural exchanges between the two countries, both at the state-to-state and people-to-people levels, are pivotal ingredients in…
Today, 12 July 2025, marks the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award in the Philippines v. China case. It is crucial to dispel widespread misconceptions: Not a UN Ruling:…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q7DOeTE3rM Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act vs CoC in the SCS and UNCLOS My interview with my good friend and colleague from Colombia Fernando Muñoz Bernal…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqwX3CtBBC4 On the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and the Challenges it Faces! My interview with my good friend and colleague from Colombia Fernando Muñoz Bernal last…
AT the 46th Asean Summit held in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need for Asean members and China to expedite the adoption…
NATO is reportedly preparing a multinational naval deployment to the Indo-Pacific. Framed as a show of support for the Philippines’ claims in the contested South China Sea (SCS), this move…
THE South China Sea (SCS) is a linchpin for global economic activity, acting as a crucial artery for international trade with an estimated annual commerce volume of $3.5 trillion to…
LET me begin by setting the record straight: I am not and have never considered myself a blogger. I am a scholar/academic, a columnist and a commentator, with roles that…