Marcos eyes maritime deal with Vietnam

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This photo was taken during an aerial patrol by the AFP Western Command in the West Philippine Sea on November 23, 2022. It shows 12 Chinese fishing vessels around the eastern part of Sabina Shoal. Similar ships were also discovered on the western part of the shoal. Chinese vessels were similarly spotted in the same area on December 5. Maj. Cherryl Tindog, AFP Western Command/handout MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is "looking forward" to signing an agreement that will strengthen maritime cooperation with Vietnam, Malacañang said on Friday, as fresh tensions flared in the South China Sea. Marcos underscored...