Key Issues
Important maritime and shipping issues.
Philippines: West Philippine Sea label in Google Maps signals growing global recognition
The Philippines’ claim over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has gained a significant boost on the global stage as Google Maps now prominently labels the
Google Maps now show West Philippine Sea amid China’s sovereignty claims
The world’s most widely used digital map has just made a quiet yet powerful update — one that resonates deeply with millions of Filipinos. As
Law enforcement arrests 306 suspects involved in global cyber scams
Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an international operation targeting cyberattacks and cyber-enabled scams. The arrests were
U.S. reaffirms “ironclad” commitment to Philippines, defies China’s threats
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines during his official visit to Manila,
Law enforcement warns of violent online communities against children
Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, issues an Intelligence Notification calling attention on the rise of violent online communities dedicated to the
China reinstalls floating barriers in disputed Scarborough Shoal, blocking Filipino fishermen
The Chinese Coast Guard, aided by two maritime militia vessels, has reinstalled floating barriers around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal to block Filipino fishermen from entering the
Philippines welcomes potential second U.S. Typhon missile system
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have expressed support for the possible deployment of another U.S.-made Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Typhon missile system to the
Changing DNA of organized crime leads to increased threat, says report
According to Europol’s EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025, published on March 18, the very DNA of crime is shifting – reshaping
Chinese crew on foreign-manned ship disappear before Philippine inspection
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on March 24 flagged three foreign-manned vessels at the Manila Anchorage Area for multiple irregularities, raising concerns over compliance with
Filipino civilians organize music concert to support sovereignty of West Philippine Sea
The West Philippine Sea (WPS) will set the stage for peace and solidarity as the Atin Ito (This is Ours) Coalition embarks on its third
Philippines wants more volunteers to join coast guard amid tensions in West Philippine Sea
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is urging Filipinos to volunteer with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) as tensions escalate in the West Philippine Sea,
Philippines busts extortion scheme at Batangas Port during Christmas rush
Philippine law enforcers have charged two individuals for allegedly engaging in extortion at Batangas Port, located 110 kilometers south of
Weakening justice systems leave corruption unchecked in most countries, finds survey
The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 30 by Transparency International shows that most countries have made little to
Singapore Continues to Lead Asia in Fighting Corruption Cases
In the 10th edition of the Global Legal Insights to Bribery & Corruption (2023) published by Global Legal Group, Allen
Transparency International reveals neglect of anti-corruption efforts in Asia Pacific
The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 31 by Transparency International shows that leaders have ignored anti-corruption efforts, with
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Law enforcement dismantles violent online child-abuse cults
Law enforcement authorities target members of prolific online communities dedicated to the sexual abuse of children and manipulation of vulnerable minors into committing violent crimes.
Philippine Coast Guard blocks drug-trafficking vessel from entering national waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on February 24 that it had successfully prevented a vessel suspected of carrying a large volume of illegal drugs
The Problem.
Over 90 percent of the global trade is carried across ocean. However, the maritime industry is also prone to rampant corruption.
Philippines: West Philippine Sea label in Google Maps signals growing global recognition
The Philippines’ claim over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has gained a significant boost on the global stage as Google Maps now prominently labels the
Google Maps now show West Philippine Sea amid China’s sovereignty claims
The world’s most widely used digital map has just made a quiet yet powerful update — one that resonates deeply with millions of Filipinos. As
Australia donates aerial drones to boost Philippine maritime security
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received a significant enhancement to its maritime surveillance capabilities as the Australian government donated P34 million (US$591,600) worth of drones,
Philippines decries China’s arrest of three Filipinos for alleged spying
The Philippine government has raised alarm over the arrest of three Filipinos in China on suspicion of espionage, calling the move a possible retaliation for
CMA CGM donates to victims of earthquake in Morocco
Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023, the CMA CGM Foundation, as part of its commitment to help populations affected
Two workers killed at Gadani shipbreaking yards
On January 16, two workers, Qasim and Mustafa, lost their lives crushed by a heavy iron plate during the dismantling of bulk carrier CATHERINE BRIGHT
UAE takes important steps towards sustainable ship recycling
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s new Ship Recycling Regulation requires a dry dock or equivalent infrastructures for environmentally sound ship recycling. Set to take effect
IMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another important step towards establishing a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas
Shipping company uses digital watch-keeper for enhanced safety, efficiency
Orca AI, maritime technology provider, celebrates a milestone as Seaspan Corporation, a global containership company, integrates its SeaPod digital watch-keeper
