by USec Art Valdez (Ret) | Jul 11, 2026 | Articles
Co-Author: VADM Joseph M Coyme PCG (Ret), Ph.D. Anyone can advance imaginative theories that a distant island is merely the “natural geographic extension” of another territory. Yet such arguments collapse under both logic and international law. The flaw...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2026 | Articles
Launching the PASLCI First Founding Anniversary Magazine In September 2026, as the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Center, Inc. (PASLCI) celebrates its First Founding Anniversary, the organization will proudly unveil its inaugural commemorative...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Jun 17, 2026 | Articles
Strengthening Governance, Professionalization, and Administrative Oversight in the Era of Maritime Security Tensions By VADM Joseph M. Coyme, PCG (Ret.) Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Jun 6, 2026 | Articles
How Ocean Monitoring Buoys Could Transform Sea Travel in the Philippines For millions of Filipinos, traveling by sea is not a choice—it is a necessity. Every day, ferries, Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels, cargo ships, and motorized boats transport passengers, food,...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | May 22, 2026 | Articles
Why the Philippines Needs a Sustainable Maritime Resilience Financing Policy As one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations, the Philippines occupies a strategically vital position at the center of major international maritime routes connecting the...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | May 13, 2026 | Articles
As one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations, the Philippines is fundamentally shaped by the sea. With more than 7,600 islands interconnected by extensive maritime corridors, the country relies heavily on safe, secure, and efficiently managed waters for...
