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Maritime and aerial patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will be stepped up by the government to counter China’s recent swarming at Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal in the southern part of Recto Bank, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed on Sunday, July 9. *(Photo: Western Command, Armed...

Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (left) and (top to bottom) the flags of the United States (US), Australia, and Japan (Facebook, Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has never been more hopeful of the prospect of joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine...

Australia called for “peace, stability and respect” for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) following the incessant incursions being made by China in disputed areas of the South China Sea. A photo from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showing a Chinese ship cutting into...

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...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is recruiting at least 4,000 personnel and preparing more ships to increase the frequency of its maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the resumption of the nationwide recruitment is still being finalized...