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A total of 464 square meters of coral reef were damaged when a Chinese fishing militia anchored at a cay near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in June. This was the revelation made by marine scientists from the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the...

There is no order from President Marcos yet to remove the floating barriers installed by  Chinese maritime militia in Bajo de Masinloc. China's floating barriers in Bajo de Masinloc (Photo courtesy of PCG) "Wala pa po tayong nadidinig na may ganitong klaseng plano (We have not heard of such...

The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) should not be entrusted with the responsibilities of enforcing maritime laws in relation to its commitment to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) for conservation and management of highly migratory fish stocks, an official of the Philippine...

The United States has expressed concern over the presence of Chinese militia in the West Philippine Sea, which State Secretary Antony Blinken described as a "direct threat" to the people and to the environment. During his visit to the Philippines on Saturday, Blinken urged all concerned parties to...