Philippine’s sea trade routes face growing piracy problem
By AlJazeera
04 March 2017 |
2:40 pm
Zamboanga City, Philippine - Armed groups are being blamed for an increase in piracy activities on the southern Philippine border and the government is being urged to curb lawlessness.
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