The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, Aug. 6, asserted the Philippines’ sovereign rights on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as two more diplomatic posts raised concern over the water cannon incident involving China Coast Guard (CCG) and Filipino sea vessels. China Coast Guard blocked...
The United States State Department on Sunday, Aug. 6 (Manila time), criticized China’s latest “dangerous actions” in the contested South China Sea, and reiterated the US’ commitment to come to the Philippines’ defense in case of an armed attack against its military. Philippine and...
CEBU CITY – Suspected shabu worth P14 million was seized from a 23-year-old man in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mambaling here on Thursday night, August 3. Police identified the suspect as Kenneth Tapaya, a resident of Barangay Buaya, Lapu-Lapu City. Tapaya yielded 2,050 grams of shabu...
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – A Laguna Provincial Jail guard was gunned down by an inmate on Wednesday morning, August 2. Police identified the victim as Jonathan Buenviaje, 50. Investigation said the victim was working at Dormitory 1 when the suspect, Romnick Estadilla, 32, approached him from behind...
Senator Grace Poe has filed a resolution to investigate the capsizing of MB Aya Express off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal which resulted in 27 deaths. Senate Resolution No. 704 seeks to determine accountability for the July 27 tragedy and to find out whether maritime regulations have been...
Sen. Grace Poe on Sunday, July 30 reiterated her call for authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal and hold those responsible for the accident accountable. ...
NASUGBU, Batangas – A 35-year-old security guard was shot dead in a resort in Sitio Hulo, Barangay Calayo, this town, on Saturday, July 22. Police identified the victim identified as Carlo Lara. Investigation said the victim was resting when the suspect, Mervin Bautista, a resident of...
PAGBILAO, Quezon – A 41-year-old security guard wanted for murder here was arrested by the police on Monday, July 17, in Barangay Santo Niño 2, Mandaue City, Cebu. Quezon police director Police Col. Ledon Monte reported to Police Regional Office 4-A chief Police Brig. Gen. Carlito Gaces...
The Philippine Coast Guard has transported fishing boats and fresh supplies to fishermen at the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of their commitment to support the community there. *(Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) * PCG spokesperson Rear Adm. Armando Balilo said...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has filed a bill seeking to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and strengthen its capabilities in guarding the country’s maritime resources in light of the series of maritime incidents and emergencies in the West Philippine Sea....
CEBU CITY -- Heroic act. That’s how some people, including the police, described the deed of a security guard who helped secure the area where huge wads of cash scattered after they flew out from the busted backpack of a collector of a money remittance company. After the incident, Dean Cueno, 39,...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, July 4 slammed the recent reported aggression of the Chinese Coast Guard against Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels that were in a resupply mission last June 30 and which was reported by the United States Air Force. "The protection of our national...
