Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns

Serves as the Secretariat for the National Maritime Council of the Philippines.

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

✨🇵🇭✨Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! Ating alalahanin, na ang mga ninuno natin ay lumaban, upang makamtan ang kalayaan. Tungkulin nating ipagtanggol ito, para sa mga susunod na salinlahi. Ating ipagtanggol ang ating kalayaan, mula sa kabundukan hanggang sa karagatan.
#Kalayaan2026

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

The Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns extends its deepest sympathies to the families and communities affected by the recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. We continue to pray for your recovery and safety.

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

❗🐟❗June 5 is International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. This is a major threat to our well-being, and it requires our commitment through policies and strategies, strengthened by inter-agency cooperation.
#FightIUUFishing

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL ON THE RECENT REMARKS BY THE CHINESE EMBASSY ON THE SITUATION IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Manila, Philippines | January 12, 2026

NMC Facebook page: https://t.co/CXfxEiKnhM

[National Maritime Council @NMCPhil]

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL ON THE RECENT REMARKS BY THE CHINESE EMBASSY ON THE SITUATION IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Manila, Philippines | January 12, 2026

NMC Facebook page: https://t.co/Hu2uKf5bM3

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL ON THE HARASSMENT OF FILIPINO FISHERMEN AT ESCODA SHOAL, WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Manila, 15 December 2025

[Armed Forces of the Philippines @TeamAFP]

AFP, Indian Armed Forces Strengthen Ties in 2nd PH–India Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Indian Armed Forces successfully carried out the 2nd PH–India Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea, marking another milestone in the growing maritime security partnership between the two nations on November 26, 2025.

Conducted in one of the most strategically important maritime zones in the region, the activity aimed to deepen defense cooperation, enhance interoperability, and promote adherence to international law and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific.

For this year’s iteration, the AFP deployed a formidable lineup of naval and air assets, including the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), Philippine Airforce’ FA50s, and a W-3A Sokol Search and Rescue helicopter. The Indian Navy, meanwhile, showcased its capabilities through the participation of the INS Sahyadri, a modern guided missile frigate equipped with an onboard helicopter.

Throughout the engagement, both forces executed a series of coordinated maritime exercises designed to refine tactical skills and strengthen joint response capabilities. The activities covered Communication Exercises (COMMEX) and Flag Hoist Drills, which honed visual and radio communication procedures between the two navies. They also conducted Officer of the Watch (OOW) Maneuvers accompanied by a Photo Exercise with a fly by or low pass of FA50s, demonstrating precise and cooperative maritime formation. The activity was culminated by a Steampast or passing exercise (PASSEX), symbolizing unity and shared commitment between the Philippines and India in safeguarding maritime domains.

The successful conduct of the 2nd MCA reflects the growing synergy between the AFP and the Indian Navy as both countries continue to expand defense cooperation. It also underscores their mutual commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation in the region.

As maritime security challenges continue to evolve, both sides affirmed that such cooperative activities will remain a vital platform for strengthening regional defense posture and enhancing the capacity to respond to future contingencies at sea.
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#AFPyoucanTRUST
#OneAFPOnePHILIPPINES
#StrongAFPStrongPHILIPPINES
#OurSeasOurRightsOurFuture

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Today is 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘!

The Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns joins the global observance of World Fisheries Day on 21 November 2025.

#WorldFisheriesDay
#MaritimeAndArchipelagicPH

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Statement of the National Maritime Council on Chinese Aggression Against PCG and BFAR Vessels in the Territorial Sea of Pag-asa Island

Manila, October 12, 2025

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Witness the creativity and passion of student filmmakers as they bring the theme: “Nagkakaisang Kapuluan, Panatag na Karagatan” to life through powerful short films at https://t.co/vu1xO7jJ8g.

#MANAMo2025
#SEAnehanFilmCompetition

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

SEAnehan Shorts is sailing to JuanFlix!

The Film Development Council of the Philippines, in partnership with the POMC, proudly presents the SEAnehan Short Film Competition, streaming on JuanFlix from Sep 20 to Oct 4!

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Help us choose a winner! The POMC will be awarding the “SEAtizen’s Choice Award” to the entry with the most number of likes 👍 on Youtube. The cut-off is on Sep 29, 3PM.

#SEAnehanFilmCompetition

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Have you seen this year's SEAnehan Entries? 🌊

Watch and SEA the entries for the SEAnehan Short Film Competition on POMC's Youtube Channel:

https://t.co/xk67ohGGCX

#MANAMo2025

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Catch the SEAning Art Exhibit at the Centro de Turismo Intramuros this week 🌊

Free admission.

#MANAMo2025
#SEAningPaintingCompetition

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐑𝐏 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐮 𝐆𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐣𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

WATCH | The visit of the National Maritime Council-Technical Working Group to the Pag-Asa Island in the West Philippine Sea was featured in today's PCO Press Briefing.

#MANAMo2025
#MaritimeandArchipelagicPH

https://t.co/VVcJa1fl1c

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

The SEAning Art Exhibit is now open! 🎨

Head over to the Centro de Turismo Intramuros to view the entries 🐳

The museum admission is free and is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The exhibit will be available until 19 September 2025.

#MANAMo2025
#SEAningPaintingCompetition

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Maglalayag na! ⛵️

𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭, 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬 🌊

#MANAMo2025
#SEAningPaintingCompetition

[Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns @POMC57]

Statement of the National Maritime Council on China's Declaration of Bajo de Masinloc as a "Nature Reserve" Manila, 12 September 2025

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“Nagkakaisang kapuluan, panatag na karagatan.”

Iyan ang tema sa pagdiriwang ng Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) ngayong taon.

“Ang ating dagat ay buhay, daan, at pamana. Ngunit higit sa lahat, ito’y ating pananagutan.” | via Ryan Lesigues

#MANAMo2025