Instead of focusing on the legal aspect, senators on Thursday, Oct. 12 insisted on speeding up the provision of the assistance needed by the fishermen who were affected by the ramming incident in Bajo de Masinloc 10 days ago. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator Francis Tolentino) During...
Sen. Francis Tolentino reiterated the need to pass legislation on the country's maritime zones and archipelagic sea lanes following the death of three fishermen whose boat was rammed in Bajo de Masinloc. Tolentino, who chairs the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty...
The Philippines and South Korea will be holding their second maritime dialogue next week to tackle various issues, including the developments in the West Philippine and South China Sea, South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said. Discussions will be taken as Manila and...
INFANTA, Pangasinan – Three fishermen drowned and 11 were rescued after their fishing vessel capsized after accidentally colliding with an alleged foreign vessel 180 nautical miles or 333 kilometers northwest of Barangay Cato here on Monday, October 2. A report from the office of Police Col. Jeff...
The Philippine government has launched its candidature for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2024-2025 as it cited the country's maritime credentials, including its capacity to produce competent maritime professionals and its status as one of the largest...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Thursday, Sept. 28, called for the “responsible use of our oceans” and the implementation of sustainable practices to fight avoid maritime pollution and environmental degradation. A pod of dolphins in the seas off Cateel town in Davao Oriental. (Photo...
Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista (Courtesy of DOTr) The Philippines is seeking for a re-election in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council to further advance and protect the country's marine industry, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday, Sept....
For Sen. Francis Tolentino, there's no denying that China is the only country interested in areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). He made the statement during an interview on CNN Philippines, following the pronouncement of China that the country's accusations "have no factual basis" in relation...
Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian is pushing for the enactment of legislation that would establish the Philippine maritime zones and in effect reinforce the 2016 landmark arbitral victory that the country secured against China. This arbitral ruling invalidated Beijing’s so-called...
Landing craft tank (LCT) Lady Alina runs aground off Coron Island in Palawan on Sept. 14, 2023 The vessel is maneuvered away from the shallow waters on Sept. 15. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) A landing craft tank that ran aground off Coron Island in Palawan on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, was...
The flourishing maritime ties between the Philippines and India "offers a promising path for peace and security" in the Indo-Pacific region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, Sep. 12. DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro in a statement said the Philippines...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is thankful for India’s support to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in ensuring peace, stability, and order in the South China Sea region which is claimed in whole by China and in part by the Philippines and neighboring countries....
