South Korea and the Philippines are set to discuss current developments and security over the West Philippine Sea in their
Lee said the two states will hold the 2nd Philippine-South Korea Maritime Cooperation Dialogue in Manila next week following their successful inaugural meeting in 2022.
“Amid the growing tension to the situation in this part of the world, we are expecting to cover a variety of issues ranging from protection of the maritime ecosystem, safety and security in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea and the Korea-Philippine military-to-military and defense industry cooperation,” he told reporters on the sideline of Korea’s National Foundation Day reception in Taguig City on Tuesday night.
South Korea earlier joined the growing number of states calling out “actions that raise tensions” in the South China Sea shortly after the Chinese Coast Guard used water cannons against Philippine Coast Guard vessels last August. In explaining the move, Lee said the public statement was in line with the South Korean government’s “firm belief and standing position about the importance of peace and stability in this region”.
The upcoming dialogue will reflect the two nations’ growing interest in further developing their maritime cooperation as they mark 75 years of bilateral relations in 2024, Lee said.But membership, financial, claims details intact, agency claims Hackers have started exposing data of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. ...A one-peso provisional hike in the minimum fare for public utility jeepneys nationwide will take effect on October 8, the...
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