AMID China’s growing aggression in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. created the National Maritime Council (NMC) to safeguard the country’s territorial waters. Established by Executive Order (EO) No.57, series of 2024, the NMC replaced the National Coast Watch Council (NCWC) to “strengthen Philippine maritime security and…
National Guard forces ought to large and robust and dual-use,suitable for domestic missions at home and many of the tasks ourmilitary is called on to perform overseas.
The government has approved the investment plans proposed by 23 companies for 19 of the 32 islands in Preah Sihanouk province. The firms intend to develop the islands as tourist sites with hotels and other resorts to attract domestic and international tourists.