Trevor Neilson — Press — The Philippines Foundation

A Sustainable Fisheries Accord for the West Philippine Sea

A wide body of research has shown that China’s efforts to build islands — often in Philippines’ waters — has had a devastating impact on marine life.

A recent report from James Cook University in Australia showed the damage is even more severe than previously thought.

Trevor NeilsonSeptember 18, 2020Trevor Neilson

Creating a Sustainable Future for the West Philippine Sea

“Let’s face it. China’s effort to expand its control of the West Philippine Sea has come at a time when the United States hasn’t been paying attention. United States Ambassador Sung Kim is one of America’s most talented diplomats but back in Washington the Trump Administration until recently has ignored the problem. While Secretary of State Pompeo’s recent speech re-affirming the Philippine-US relationship was a positive step, the reality is that it is too little and too late.”

Trevor NeilsonSeptember 10, 2020Trevor Neilson

Two Wars and the Filipino and American Family

“But a startling fact about the virus in the United States has been largely ignored: Filipino Americans are dying at a 40% mortality rate, significantly higher than the overall 3.7% mortality rate in the United States, according to research by Johns Hopkins.

Why? Because Filipino Americans are the soldiers in the American battle against COVID-19.”