MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and supporting a rules-based international order to address the complex and evolving maritime challenges in the wider Indo-Pacific region.
This came during the 3rd Philippines-US Maritime Dialogue in Manila last Oct. 24, 2024. The dialogue reviewed existing maritime engagements and explored new collaborative approaches in the marine domain.