The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has expressed support for the government’s move to revive joint oil and gas exploration talks with China, citing the need for energy security amid global volatility. “FFCCCII welcomes the pronouncement of...
Philippine security officials reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to uphold the 2016 arbitral ruling in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) against China and strengthen defense partnerships with allies, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed Tuesday, March 24, that it has called out China after the latter’s warship allegedly pointed its fire control radar on BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6), a guided-missile frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN), during a maritime patrol near Escoda (Sabina)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) declared on Tuesday, March 24, that the country 's sovereignty under international law is “non-negotiable” as the government deployed vessels to counter fresh Chinese aggression at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal). PCG Commandant, Admiral...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US Indopacom) carried out joint maritime drills in Manila Bay and waters off Mariveles, Bataan over the weekend to improve their interoperability. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, chief of AFP...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, March 21, condemned the dangerous provocation by Chinese forces after flares were fired near one of its aircraft over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, a militarized atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the incident happened...
A Chinese naval vessel pointed its fire control radar at a Philippine Navy (PN) frigate during a patrol near Sabina Shoal in what the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) described as a “provocative” act that raised the risk of confrontation at sea. In a statement Friday, March 20, the AFP...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not part of any discussions regarding a potential maritime cooperation agreement with China, including rumored plans for joint patrols in contested waters, a ranking official said. “As far as the PCG is concerned, based on my last conversation with the...
China has insisted that the purported letter it is citing to reject the Philippines ' claim over the West Philippine Sea possesses value because it is supposedly written by a Filipino diplomat in an official act, although such a document remains unauthenticated and its origin is still...
Ferry passengers may soon face higher fares and fewer trips as the maritime industry grapples with surging global oil prices, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said. The Marina announced on Monday, March 16, that it has allowed domestic shipping operators to raise passenger fares by up to 20...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed on Friday, March 13, the results of a recent survey by Pulse Asia Research Inc. showing strong public support for the government’s transparency initiative in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG spokesperson for WPS Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the findings...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said this on Thursday, March 12 as he again criticized the recent actions of a fellow lawmaker whom he said appears to serve foreign interests. In an interview on DZRH Radio, Lacson reiterated his point as he criticized the pattern of actions of...
