LIFELESS - Coral reef in the seabed of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea appears lifeless in this image taken through an underwater survey by the Philippine Coast Guard. (Courtesy of PCG) Aside from Rozul (Iroquios) Reef, marine environment in the seabed of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal was...
Sen. Francis “Tol” Tolentino believes there's something deeper in China's coral harvesting endeavors in Iroquios or Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying that it might be a prelude to reclamation. “May iba pang plano siguro po riyan, di lang ‘yong pagkuha ng corals at...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the extensive maritime damage in the area frequented by the Chinese militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)—a move that also triggered the Chinese embassy in the country. A tirade from the Chinese embassy came after the Japanese...
Chinese maritime militia vessels swarm Rozul (Iroquis) Reef in the West Philippine Sea. (Photo by Western Command) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) discovered an extensive damage in the corals surrounding Rozul (Iroquios) Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and it suspected that the...
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...
For Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, the appointment of Gilbert Teodoro Jr. as chief of the Department of National Defense (DND) once again, came at a very opportune time amid the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (Senate PRIB photo)...
“Can Congress change the name of the West Philippine Sea to Greater West Philippine Sea?” Senator Francis Tolentino raised this question on Thursday, September 14 as he broached the idea of renaming the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in a bid to strengthen the country’s sovereign...
China’s expansionist policy is what is causing the escalating tension in the West Philippine Sea and not the engagement of the Philippines with other countries that include the United States, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said. “In terms of the Philippines, I respectfully disagree. It is...
Chinese fishing vessels continue to swarm in three key areas in the West Philippine Sea, the Western Command (Wecom) has disclosed citing its recent aerial patrols. In a statement, the Wescom said the heightened presence of Chinese fishing vessels were noticed in Rozul (Iroquios) Reef with 23...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has asked the Senate for a supplemental budget in adherence to the directive of President Marcos to have a sustained and continued presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Commandant Adm. Artemio Abu disclosed that the agency requires a supplemental budget of...
Top officials of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, September 12 expressed their belief China is behind a disinformation campaign on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Commodore Jay Tariella disclosed this during the hearing of the Senate Committee on National Defense and...
Vice Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, PCG deputy commandant for administration (Courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) inaugurated its newest training facility in Balagtas, Bulacan on Monday, Sept. 11, which was constructed through the help of the United States government to enhance the...
