US Grants Philippines $7.5 Million to Combat Illegal Fishing in South China Sea

US Grants Philippines $7.5 Million to Combat Illegal Fishing in South China Sea
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, on Nov. 21, 2022 Eloisa Lopez/Pool Photo via AP
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The United States will provide $7.5 million to boost the Philippines’ capabilities to combat illegal fishing in the South China Sea, Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to supporting its ally.

The funding will help the Philippines increase its capacity and capability to counter illegal fishing, improve maritime domain awareness, and provide search and rescue efforts, including in the South China Sea, according to a fact sheet issued by the White House.