China has called the recent joint maritime activity of the Philippines and the US in the South China Sea as "provocative", even as it conducted a similar exercise in the contested waters. After the Philippine and US navies held a two-day Maritime Cooperative Activity to bolster regional security...
The Philippine Coast Guard rescued nine motor banca crew after their brand-new boat sunk in the sea of Malabrigo Point in San Juan, Batangas on Friday, December 22. The 35-ton passenger motor banca Hasta Lavista left Dinagat Island in Surigao del Norte on December 20 for Calatagan, Batangas....
Japan and Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday, Dec. 17, agreed to boost dialogue and cooperation on maritime security and “ensure the resolution of disputes by peaceful means” amid China’s growing aggression in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit...
Sen. Francis Tolentino highlighted how the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act will improve the country’s maritime governance. Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairperson of the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones, welcomes questions from colleagues as he defends...
The US, Japan and Malaysia recently held a joint two-week maritime course to help Philippine troops enhance their law enforcement capabilities at sea. Through a funding from the US State Department, Washington partnered with experts from Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur as well as from Manila to...
SAN ANDRES, Quezon – Seventy-six passengers and crew were safe after their roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessel ran aground in the sea of Sitio Punta Harina here on Monday afternoon, November 13. MV Virgen de Peñafrancia I operated by Star Horse Shipping Lines had 45 passengers, 31 crew, and 10...
The passage of the proposed law on maritime zones would help the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to clearly strengthen the defined zones in the country’s maritime jurisdictions. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela...
CEBU CITY – Two-hundred passengers were rescued from a passenger vessel that ran aground off Madridejos, Cebu on Monday, October 23. PASSENGERS of M/V Filipinas Butuan transfer to motor bancas after their ship ran aground off Madridejos, Cebu en route to Iloilo City on Monday morning, October 23....
Authorities train their hoses at motor tanker "Sea Horse" which catches fire at the Batangas Anchorage Area in Batangas on Oct. 22, 2023. (Photo by PCG) A motor tanker caught fire at sea killing one person while a passenger ship encountered engine trouble but all 63 individuals onboard were rescued...
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson is expecting to "see more" maritime activities, including naval exercises and joint sails, between the two countries as she described the partnership between Manila and Washington as having "greater coordination" than ever. While "joint patrols" in...
The Philippines and South Korea have committed to deepen their maritime cooperation as both sides noted the importance of oceans to their national interests. Manila and Seoul agreed to enhance their efforts as delegates from both sides met in Manila on Oct. 12 for the 2nd Maritime Dialogue....
Sen. Francis "Tol" Tolentino called out on Thursday, Oct. 12, the lack of Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) offices near fishing villages that make it hard for fisherfolk to secure boat permits. During the hearing of the Senate Special Panel on Maritime and Admiralty Zones chaired...
