Dr. Deo Florence Onda, the first and only Filipino and one of the first two human beings to make the manned descent into Emden Deep, has turned over to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) the Philippine flag he brought when he reached the third deepest point on Earth. Dr. Deo Florence Onda...
China’s action to impose reporting requirements for ships going through what it claims to be its territorial waters, including in the South China Sea, is “very concerning” and could trigger “instability and potential conflict” if implemented, a ranking United States Coast Guard official...
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755), together with its counterparts from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), have concluded bilateral operations and security exercises in the West Philippine Sea. Munro, a 418-foot national security...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) have conducted joint maritime drills in Subic Bay, Zambales on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) have conducted joint maritime drills off Subic Bay, Zambales on Tuesday,...
A group of manning agencies appealed to President Duterte to increase the flight passenger limit and quarantine facilities for the Filipino seafarers in order to prevent them from losing job opportunities. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Afghanistan arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is currently awaiting the approval of President Duterte to allow the expansion of limited face-to-face classes to three more degree programs. (Photo from UNSPLASH) “Two weeks ago, I told the IATF that I will be asking permission from the President to...
Several personnel of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have graduated from a counter-terrorism course that equipped them with the necessary skills needed to protect residents, port facilities, and sea-traveling public in Zamboanga. The PPA announced Monday, Aug....
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to further boost the country’s maritime industry through science and...
Enhanced community quarantine (ECQ)-level measures for public transportation will still be imposed in Metro Manila, Laguna, and Bataan even as the quarantine status in these areas will be downgraded to a modified ECQ (MECQ) until the end of the month, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said....
The Philippine Navy (PN) has significantly boosted its capabilities in terms of maritime warfare after it concluded its participation in the Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2021, a Navy commander announced Friday, Aug. 20. The Philippine Navy boosts its maritime warfare...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have participated in the United States-led maritime exercises which was attended by maritime forces from 21 countries in Singapore. The maritime exercises, dubbed as Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) started virtually on August 10....
Maritime aw enforcers from various agencies have completed interagency training that was facilitated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) personnel to strengthen maritime enforcement capabilities in the country’s territory. A total of 42 Philippine maritime law enforcers from the Philippine...
