Marine science and geopolitical experts are now calling on the government, private sector and the international community to collaborate to protect the country’s marine environment in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid reports of massive coral destruction due to China’s continuous illegal activities in the area. Speaking at a marine conservation forum organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute in partnership with the Embassy of Australia in the Philippines earlier this week, they said the key to achieving the goal is working together as a team.

Punongbayan, M. (2024, September 1). Collaboration key to protecting WPS. The Philippine Star, p. 3.