Two days after the collision of two Chinese vessels, the United States deployed two of its naval ships to Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Wednesday, Aug. 13, as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed an aircraft for a patrol operation, only to...
The National Maritime Council (NMC) said the collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc was entirely due to their own actions. In a statement over the August 11 incident at the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, the NMC expressed concern over the "aggressive and...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, dismissed China’s claim that the Philippines was at fault for the recent collision between two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying he would not dignify what he...
Ayala Land Hospitality has partnered with Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. for the operation of the 400-room Canopy by Hilton Makati, which will rise above the bustling One Ayala development next year. The two firms announced the signing of the agreement for the upcoming hotel, which they aim to be...
Several Chinese vessels were observed by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to be conducting “search patterns” off Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after the collision of its coast guard and navy vessels on Monday, Aug. 11. In a press conference on...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will establish a joint patrol plan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. made the remark on Tuesday, Aug. 12, a day after the collision of Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in Bajo de...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) hailed the 43-member crew of BRP Suluan on Tuesday, Aug. 12, after they skillfully evaded speeding Chinese coast guard and navy warships that appeared to intentionally ram them during a humanitarian mission near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
After the collision of two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) advised China on Monday, Aug. 11, to observe maritime rules to avoid accidents at sea. PCG spokesperson for WPS Commo. Jay Tarriela...
President Marcos insisted he was just stating facts when he talked about getting Filipinos out from Taiwan if conflict ensues, saying he was perplexed that China took it as him playing with fire. "I don’t know what they are talking about. Playing with fire? I was just stating facts. We do not...
The Aboitiz and Yuchengco groups have secured their respective boards’ approval for a planned joint venture to significantly expand the TARI Estate in Tarlac by 184 hectares to 384 hectares. The joint venture agreement is between LIMA Land, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aboitiz InfraCapital...
ABC Impact, the Singapore-based impact investor dedicated to Asia and backed by Temasek Trust and Temasek, is acquiring minority interest of around 16 percent in Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health). AC Health announced the landmark investment in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
Lopez-led Energy Development Corp. (EDC) is planning to invest ₱13 billion to expand its geothermal energy portfolio as part of its ongoing efforts to scale up renewable energy capacity. In an interview with EDC President and Chief Operating Officer Jerome Cainglet, he explained that the company...
