Japan said it will work with the United States and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), among other members of the international community, to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific after China blocked the path of a Philippine vessel in the West Philippine Sea. In a...
A five-day investigation on the collision of Chinese vessels with Philippine boats in Ayungin Shoal will be carried out by the Philippine Coast Guard. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. called a Command Conference on Oct. 23, 2023 with all security authorities to discuss the latest violation...
More senators on Monday, October 23, deplored the China Coast Guard's fresh acts of agression against the country resulting in its vessels hitting an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-contracted resupply boat and a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship. "We deplore China's dangerous blocking...
The United States is standing by the Philippines on the collision incident between Philippine and Chinese vessels off Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 22. “The United States stands with our Philippine allies in the face of the People’s Republic of...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, Flag of China (Rep. Castro's office, Unsplash) ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro has underscored the need for "Immediate action" from President Marcos in order to stop regional power China's "bullying" in...
China Coast Guard (CCG) claimed the Philippine vessels "trespassed" in Ayungin Shoal despite "repeated warnings," prompting Chinese ships to block them on Sunday, Oct. 22. BRP Cabra's (right) port side is bumped by Chinese maritime militia vessel (CMMV) 00003 during a resupply mission at...
In a nation characterized by thousands of islands and extensive coastlines, the role of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for our national security. Mainly, it is tasked to safeguard our territorial waters and ensure the safety of our people as they navigate our seas. The...
The Philippines will continue to increase its maritime capability in order to defend its territory amid the problems the country is facing in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement on Tuesday, Oct. 17, after...
President Marcos has recognized Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers who were at the frontline of several incidents, including those against China Coast Guard, in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the awarding of Philippine Coast Guard officers during the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for immediate justice in connection with the recent maritime tragedy off Bajo de Masinloc that claimed the lives of three Filipino fishermen. Go has extended assistance to the bereaved families, and emphasized the need for accountability and protective measures...
Senators on Wednesday, Oct. 4 condemned the recent incident wherein a foreign vessel rammed a Filipino fishing boat within Bajo de Masinloc, resulting in the death of three fishermen. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and residents of Infanta, Pangasinan carry the remains of the three crew...
President Marcos conveyed his sympathy over the deaths of three Filipino fishermen whose boat was rammed by a commercial vessel in Bajo de Masinloc. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos X/PCG) Marcos assured their families that an investigation is now underway to shed light on the sea incident that...
