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Why Is There Less Concern About Vietnamese Illegal Fishing in the West Philippine Sea?

Posted on By P. Farol 1 Comment on Why Is There Less Concern About Vietnamese Illegal Fishing in the West Philippine Sea?
Why Is There Less Concern About Vietnamese Illegal Fishing in the West Philippine Sea?

Mauro Gia Samonte’s opinion article on The Manila Times titled “The Joker in the West Philippine Sea Battle” which demonstrates how Vietnam’s activities in the West Philippine Sea hasn’t received as much attention as those of China’s was an eye-opener for me. To wit: “Based on the actual condition in the region, the three major…

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Philippines and Papua New Guinea fish exports may be banned in Europe

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Philippines and Papua New Guinea fish exports may be banned in Europe

Illegal fishing practices in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea may cost the economies of these two impoverished countries dearly. The European Union is reportedly threatening to ban fish imports from the two countries unless they curb illegal fishing practices. The warning, which was welcomed by environmental groups, puts the two countries on the EU’s…

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