Manila Bulletin
China, PH agree to improve communication mechanism on West PH Sea issue
The Philippines and China have established a new agreement to elevate their emergency communication mechanism in the South China Sea to the presidential and foreign ministry levels.
This "Arrangement on Improving Philippines-China Maritime Communication Mechanisms" was signed on July 2 during a bilateral consultation meeting in Manila.
The agreement provides multiple communication channels, including those designated by leaders, the foreign affairs departments of both countries, and a future Coast Guard channel.
This new deal expands on a previous 2023 agreement that established communication between the PH Department of Foreign Affairs and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently discussing the implementation guidelines with the Chinese side.
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