The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored a total of 12,996 foreign and local vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in July, but a more significant observation was the increase in the number of Chinese warships seen in the western part of the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ)....
Five loud explosions that triggered panic among residents in Palawan were connected to the rocket launch conducted by China, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Tuesday, Aug. 5. The series of explosions described as “booming sounds” was heard by residents in eastern Palawan on Monday...
After challenging a Chinese research vessel off Cagayan’s waters over the weekend, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored anew two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), this time off the coast of Pangasinan. The CCG vessel has a bow number of...
A principal’s heartfelt social media post showing students crossing a neck-deep river to get to school has prompted the national government to begin construction of a new concrete bridge to ensure safer access to education. The now-viral photos and videos taken by Mr. Gideon Goc-ong, principal...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. hailed as a success the first-ever joint sail between the Philippine Navy (PN) and Indian Navy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even as Chinese vessels shadowed the activity. The first maritime cooperative activity...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, Aug. 4, that it has relieved two ranking military officers and 19 enlisted personnel after a newly-minted soldier died during reception rites in Maguindanao del Sur last week, an incident that poses a significant test for newly appointed Army commanding...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) will integrate special operations training into the standard career path of its personnel, aiming to enhance combat readiness and raise the bar for all troops. PMC Commandant Major General Vicente MAP Blanco III said the move aims to expand the skill set of all...
The death toll from the combined effects of tropical cyclones “Crising”, “Dante”, “Emong” and the southwest monsoon (habagat) has climbed to 38, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Sunday, Aug. 3. In a report, the NDRRMC said most of the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confronted a Chinese research vessel that has been allegedly surveying the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for 22 days already. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan ordered the deployment of an aircraft on Saturday, Aug. 2, to conduct a maritime domain awareness...
Braving censorship, storms, both literal and political, and the vastness of contested waters, the independent documentary “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” has finally found its way to Filipino audiences. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Baby Ruth Villarama, the film tells...
The Philippines and United States held a joint simulation exercise on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR) to improve their interoperability in transporting calamity aid to communities when a disaster strikes. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) dismissed a video released by China showing the towing of Philippine vessels near BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG spokesperson for WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela said the video published online by Chinese...
