Cambodia-Thailand maritime dispute heads to international mediation in Singapore
Long-simmering tensions over a vast, resource-rich stretch of the Gulf of Thailand will move to a new stage…
By Maybelene Marcelino
Maybelene holds a degree in BA Communications from Saint Louis University Baguio in 2019.
Her professional background encompasses news writing for a radio station and television program research.
She's a cat mom who has a keen interest in astrology and Asian pop music.
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