As the second largest archipelagic country in the world, the Philippines has yet to fully utilize its maritime resources to spark a surge in its national economy and employment rate.

One of the biggest and most recent developments in the maritime industry was the launching of the roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) ferry between the Philippines and Indonesia. The agreement between President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo was announced during the previous Asean Summit in Manila. The new maritime routes will enhance trade relations between the two countries, improving the Philippine economy.

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