THE Philippines and Belgium, with diplomatic ties spanning 80 years, have strengthened their maritime alliance on digital transformation, green shipping and seafarer development. Officials from the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), led by Administrator Sonia Malaluan, met with a Belgian delegation to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation. High-level discussions centered on digital infrastructure, green shipping, seafarer training, and industry investments. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot led the visiting dignitaries alongside Ambassador Vladislava Iordanova. History marks this as the first visit by a Belgian foreign minister to the Philippines since 1993. Executives from Philippine Transmarine Carriers (PTC) and PHILCAMSAT also attended to review shared industry initiatives.   https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/business/maritime/ph-belgium-deepen-maritime-and-green-partnership/2380157 (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Manila Times, 8 July 2026