A China Coast Guard vessel deploys rigid-hull inflatable boats to offer help in rescuing Filipino fishermen whose boat suffered an engine explosion in the vicinity waters of Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales on June 29, 2024. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) In a rare move, the China Coast Guard...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. hands over a certificate of completion to one of the graduates of the Basic Citizen Military Course during the program's closing ceremony at the Baguio Country Club on June 29, 2024. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the...
A metal debris bearing Chinese markings is found by a fisherman in the open sea water of Morong, Bataan on June 5, 2023. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) advised residents in Ilocos Norte and Cagayan on Saturday, June 29, to take precautionary measures...
China's embassy in Manila on Thursday, June 27, accused the US of having 'selective' application of law after its envoy to the Philippines spoke out against Chinese aggression of Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea. A statement from the Chinese embassy said the US, although "not a party...
The Philippines has protested anew China's recent acts of aggression against Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippine government already sent a note verbale to Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian. Despite Beijing's continued snub...
Several Filipino-Chinese business groups have appealed to the governments of the Philippines and China to de-escalate increasing tension in the West Philippine Sea through dialogue at a neutral and diplomatic venue. The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce Industry, Inc. (FFCCII) and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, June 25, that it was closely monitoring the presence of what is believed to be the world’s largest coast guard vessel owned by China, known as the “Monster” for its sheer size, near the BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas)...
Former senator Gringo Honasan (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Gringo Honasan-led Reform PH Party plans to establish "paramilitary groups" in what he called "key sensitive locations" such as areas near the West Philippine Sea...
President Marcos said that while the Philippines remains committed to peace, its peaceful disposition should not be mistaken for acquiescence or simply accepting the situation in the West Philippine Sea. TALK TO TROOPS — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. visits soldiers at Camp...
In recognition of their actions and reprovisioning efforts, President Marcos has conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu on 80 soldiers who were involved in the recent clash with the China Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea on June 17. RECOGNIZING THEIR BRAVERY — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Expressing his deep concern over the latest incident, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has called China to observe mutual respect which he said is key to deescalating the growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. At the same time, Go strongly condemned the recent aggressive June 17 encounter...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin downplayed the latest Ayungin Shoal incident where the China Coast Guard (CCG) reportedly rammed, boarded, and used axes to damage two Philippine Navy (PN) boats. (From left) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns Andres...
