Martin Sadongdong
New Chinese vessel relieves ‘monster’ ship but PCG ‘not backing down’
January 20, 2025 8:02 am
Another coast guard vessel was deployed by China to the coast of Zambales to replace its “monster” ship as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) marked the 16th day of the Asian superpower’s “illegal deployment” of its vessels to the Philippine waters on Monday, Jan. 20.
PCG ship collides with tugboat in ‘Fiesta Señor’ sea mishap
January 20, 2025 6:41 am
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship accidentally collided with a motor tugboat during the fluvial parade procession for the 460th “Fiesta Señor” celebration in Cebu City over the weekend.
First joint sail by PH, US in WPS this year successful – Brawner
January 19, 2025 4:19 am
The Philippines and the United States (US) completed their first joint sail in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this year, a first in a series of military engagements between the two allied nations, as China maintains its presence off the coast of Zambales up north.
NSC: Filipinos united in defense of West PH Sea
January 19, 2025 2:57 am
The National Security Council (NSC) was elated with the results of a recent OCTA Research survey showing 84 percent of Filipinos support the national government’s efforts to assert the country’s maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the face of China's growing assertiveness in the region.
PH Navy probes three sailors involved in bar brawl
January 18, 2025 9:19 am
The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday, Jan. 17, that it was investigating three of its personnel who were involved in a fistfight outside a bar in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.