Philippine Navy personnel fire weapons onboard a Philippine Navy ship as part of a unilateral exercise in the West Philippine Sea on Jan. 17, 2025. (Courtesy of PN) The Philippine Navy held a unilateral naval exercise and sovereignty patrol in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday, Jan....
The Philippines and China had "frank and constructive" discussions on the issues surrounding the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong meet during the 10th meeting of the...
BRP Teresa Magbanua (File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Wednesday, Jan. 15, that it temporarily relieved BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) from its duty of challenging the presence of China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “monster” ship off the coast of Zambales. “As of [Wednesday]...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday, Jan. 14, asked the Philippine government to stop its “false accusations” regarding Chinese activities in the West Philippine Sea, stressing that the presence of an alleged “monster ship” from China in the disputed waters was “fully...
China Coast Guard (CCG) 'monster' ship "5901" operates approximately 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales amid rough sea condition on Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is facing a new dilemma aside from the intimidating presence of China Coast...
Senators on Monday, January 13 slammed the redeployment of the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) biggest vessel called the “Monster Ship” in the West Philippine Sea off the coast in Zambales. Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros criticized how China is disturbing the peace this early...
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest against China's recent "illegal actions" in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), including the presence of its monster ship in the area. CCG-5901, a China Coast Guard ship nicknamed "The Monster", is detected by the Philippine Coast Guard at 54 nautical...
China Coast Guard's "monster ship, (CCG-5901), is spotted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at 97 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo: PCG) Zambales is feared to become the newest flashpoint in the South China Sea as China Coast Guard (CCG) has consistently...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has called on countries in the Indo-Pacific region "to push the frontiers for possible maritime cooperation" amid tensions and disputes that are continuously brewing particularly in the South China Sea. Manalo said countries in the region must promote...
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel "3304" is seen sailing about 70 to 80 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 10, 2025. (Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan. 11, that it continues to closely monitor the activities of a China Coast Guard (CCG)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) says China Coast Guard vessel "3304" was deployed to the coast of Zambales on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 to “normalize and legitimize” Beijing's illegal presence in the area. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that the People’s Republic of China...
China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) is planning to raise up to P100 billion over the next three years through the issuance of retail bonds and commercial papers. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank announced its board of directors approved the plan to conduct a...
