Fides Quintos

Reads and writes on maritime security in Asia. UN DOALOS-Nippon Fellowship Programme alumna.

[AMTI @AsiaMTI]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines says its aerial and naval presence in the South China Sea dramatically increased in 2023 to maintain a presence 90% of the time, up from 30 percent last year. @inquirerdotnet https://t.co/ulElFIWWxp

[Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines @AmbJPNinPH]

🇯🇵 FM Hayashi issued a statement regarding the 2016’s Arbitral Tribunal award: The claim by China that it will not accept the award is against the principle of peaceful settlement of dispute in accordance with international law and UNCLOS. The award is final and legally binding.

[State Department Spokesperson 2013-2025 @statedeptspox_a]

On this seventh anniversary of the final and binding Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal ruling, the United States urges Beijing to comport its maritime claims with international law as reflected in the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention. https://t.co/fm6rtHiwMD

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

(1/2) To mark the 7th anniversary of the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs launches a microsite on the Award, to provide a central resource for official information and positions on the Award and its contributions to the rule of law and

[Fides Quintos @fidesquintos]

@_Call_Me_JJ_ @triple_jc ANO TO PM ME ALSO! Hahaha

[Fides Quintos @fidesquintos]

@IzIyaMP Saammeee

[Lyle Morris @LyleJMorris]

PRESS STATEMENT
U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea
United States Department of State
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON
APRIL 29, 2023 https://t.co/V8cwonwhvf

[Mateusz Chatys @mateusz_chatys]

The #Philippines announced the four additional sites under Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (#EDCA🇵🇭🇺🇸)👇
https://t.co/tDaF91NQ9n

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

‼️READ‼️ #DFAStatement: on the EU's Decision to Continue Recognize Seafarer Certificates Issued by the Philippines

Also found in this link 👉🏻https://t.co/0fYr3XSKqb
#DFAForgingAhead

[Fides Quintos @fidesquintos]

@_Call_Me_JJ_ Gurll para ka palang action star! Hahaha

[Canada in the Philippines @CanEmbPH]

Canada underscores its firm & unwavering support for the Philippines in the face of coercive actions of the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea. As a Party to UNCLOS, the PRC must comply with its obligations, including notably the 2016 SCS Arbitration Decision.(1/2)

[Jeffrey Ordaniel @JeffreyOrdaniel]

President Marcos summoning PRC Ambassador over Chinese harassment in the South China Sea.

[Ray Powell @GordianKnotRay]

An impressive diplomatic quad (not to be confused with that other quad) protesting the #China Coast Guard's lasing of a @coastguardph ship operating legally in its own exclusive economic zone on 6 February.

#philippines #japan #australia #unitedstates

[Jeffrey Ordaniel @JeffreyOrdaniel]

Meanwhile, in the South China Sea…

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

The 178th Maritime Forum was one of the most well-attended sessions, gathering over 260 participants, from 33 foreign missions in the Philippines, 6 of whom are represented by their Ambassadors, PH Foreign Service Posts all over the world, and partner agencies here in the PH.

[Collin Koh 🇸🇬🇺🇦 @CollinSLKoh]

Found a rare gem of a read, comparing the domestic legislation on maritime militia between PRC and Vietnam. This is certainly a valuable resource for those of you tracking maritime militia. 👍🏽👇🏽https://t.co/lwrRnOHYc9

[Fides Quintos @fidesquintos]

Finally!

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

Voting 12-2-1, the SC declared unconstitutional the Tripartite Agreement for Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) by & among China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Vietnam Oil & Gas Corporation (PETROVIETNAM), & Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). | @T2TupasINQ

[Fides Quintos @fidesquintos]

@YsobelMP @reishaolavario Reisha making sure you’re not being crazy 😂

[Greg Poling @GregPoling]

THREAD > In August, @SoutheastAsiaDC convened a trilateral U.S.-Australia-Philippines track 2 strategic dialogue in Manila. Today, we publish the findings: https://t.co/ccpF97mTpd