Carranza, Ruben R., Jr.Hermes, RudolfOlandez, Alejandro B., Jr.Samonte, Preciosa C.2025-04-202002Carranza, R. R., Jr. (2002). Defending Philippine maritime territory and marine resources: Initiatives and problems. In R. Hermes, A. B. Olandez Jr., & P. C. Samonte (Eds.), <i>The Ocean, Our Future: Proceedings of the First Philippine Ocean Summit Workshop</i> (pp. 1–6). Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14697/3239718624384https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14697/323The significance of the Philippines' maritime territory and the complexities of its defense are examined. The speaker highlights the integral role of the country's waters in trade, food security, and resource provision. Challenges, including naval limitations and maritime intrusions, are presented, followed by a discussion of defense strategies like selective sea control. The speech concludes with a call for decisive policy actions, diplomatic solutions to territorial conflicts, and improved capabilities to safeguard the nation's maritime interests.enOceansCoastal zonesInternational relationsMarine resourcesFishery resourcesSustainable developmentEnvironmental conservationGovernment policyTerritorial watersMaritime lawNaval strategyEconomic zones (Law of the sea)Marine resourcesFisheries--PhilippinesNational securityPhilippines. Armed ForcesArchipelagoesDefending Philippine maritime territory and marine resources: Initiatives and problemsConference paperSDG 14 - Life below waterSDG 2 - Zero hungerSDG 8 - Decent work and economic growthSDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutionsSDG 17 - Partnerships for the goalsmarine areasterritorial watersexclusive economic zonesfishery resourcesmarine resourcesnon-living marine resourcesfood securityfishery policiessustainable developmentChallenge 1: Understand and beat marine pollutionChallenge 2: Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversityChallenge 3: Sustainably feed the global populationChallenge 4: Develop a sustainable and equitable ocean economyChallenge 5: Unlock ocean-based solutions to climate changeChallenge 8: Create a digital representation of the Ocean