China continues to flex its muscles in the West Philippine Sea with the presence of 40 more vessels last week compared to what was monitored by the Philippine Navy in the previous week. A total of 163 Chinese vessels were monitored from Aug. 20 to 26 but the Philippine Navy said it increased to 203...
The Philippine Government has questioned China's "supposed commitment" in de-escalating the situation in the West Philippine Sea after the series of aggressions by Chinese maritime forces over the past week. A Chinese vessel rams Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel BRP Datu...
The Philippines is more focused on deterring armed attack rather than considering it amid the series of China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). A rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) reaches the starboard side of BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal to deliver fresh supplies for Filipino...
President Marcos said the Philippines needs to "do more" amid the continuous illegal acts of China in the West Philippine Sea as he insisted that the recent violent resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal was a "deliberate act" to stop the country's legitimate operation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
The Philippines will acquire five multi-role response vessels to enhance the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) maritime operations through a loan grant from Japan. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya on Friday, May 17, led the signing...
Senator Francis Tolentino (Senate Social Media Unit) Senator Francis Tolentino has sought the opinion of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clarify the jurisdiction of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over private foreign vessels. During a recent Senate...
The Philippine Navy noticed an increase in the number of Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid the ongoing military exercises between Filipino and American troops that are also observed by representatives from 14 other countries. But Navy spokesman for West Philippine Sea Commodore...
Two Japanese navy vessels arrived in Manila on Friday, Aug. 25, for a five-month-long maritime exercises among Japanese, Filipino, American and Australian troops to show Japan's allied countries' deterrence against challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. JS Izumo (DDH-183) and JS Samidare (DD-106)...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday, August 8 took to task the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Navy to undertake surveillance of the vessels in Manila Bay undertaking reclamation activities. Showing photos and a video of the place, Ejercito...
Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos on Sunday, July 9, called on the government to equally monitor the entry of American aircraft and Chinese vessels into Philippine territory in order to assuage the already tense situation in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. ...
QUEZON – Three commercial vessels were apprehended by authorities in Tayabas Bay for fishing without licenses. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Region 4-A-Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group (BFAR4A-FPLEG)-Eastern Seaboard, Western Seaboard and Naval Forces Southern Luzon...
The United States (US) has reaffirmed its commitment to stand with the Philippines against any form of harassment and intimidation in the South China Sea. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines/Manila Bulletin) “The United States stands with the Philippines in the...
