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• Philippines Seeks Foreign Investment to Counter Economic Dependence on China

• Marcos Jr. to Discuss Philippines' Defense and Diplomacy Stance in Singapore

• Philippines Challenges China's Fishing Ban in South China Sea

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Marcos Jr. to Discuss Philippines' Defense and Diplomacy Stance in Singapore

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged on Tuesday to convey the Philippines' defence and diplomacy positions to Singapore leaders and the world, emphasising the country's commitment to a rules-based order and constructive multilateralism amid Indo-Pacific geopolitical tensions.

“The Shangri-La Dialogue is a very important dialogue because it is a dialogue about security and defense concerns, amongst several foreign ministers, defense ministers, and I think it is extremely timely that I attend and put forward and articulate the Philippines’ perspectives and outlook on defense and diplomacy while we continue to highlight the Philippines’ commitment to a rules-based international order and constructive multilateralism amidst the current geopolitical challenges that we face in our region,” President Marcos said. [Read more]

Philippines Seeks Foreign Investment to Counter Economic Dependence on China

As tensions between Beijing and Manila rise, the Philippines is putting pressure on the US and its allies to increase trade and investment in the nation out of concern for potential wider economic repercussions. [Read more]

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Philippines Challenges China's Fishing Ban in South China Sea

On Monday, the Philippines protested China's unilateral South China Sea fishing ban, saying it violates international law and maritime rights. Manila rejects China's May 1–September 16 fishing moratorium because it covers Manila's maritime zones, which it controls. [Read more]

Filipino Solidarity Amidst West Philippine Sea Challenges

Atin Ito announced the launch of the "Adopt-a-Payao" campaign in response to the ongoing difficulties faced by Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea, specifically in Subic, Bataan, and Masinloc. By deploying "payaos," or fish aggregating devices, the initiative seeks to give much-needed support to the local fishing communities in order to sustain their livelihoods in the face of ongoing illegal Chinese presence, acts of harassment, and violence in the region. [Read more]

San Miguel Corp. Head Emphasizes Importance of Protecting West Philippine Sea

Given its enormous energy potential, the Philippines shouldn't give up on its claims in the South China Sea, according to the CEO of the country's largest corporation by sales, who made this statement on Monday. [Read more]

• The Japanese coast guard reported that on Friday, it entered the territorial waters surrounding the disputed Senkaku Islands and drove out a flotilla of Chinese coast guard vessels that were trespassing, one of which was equipped with a "cannon."

• As he met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Monday for the first three-way talks in four years, Chinese Premier Li Qiang hailed what he called a restart in relations with those countries and agreed to resurrect trade and security dialogues that have been hindered by global tensions.

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