More Grade 5 learners in the Philippines are reaching higher proficiency levels in mathematics and reading, and schools are becoming safer environments, according to the latest Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 2024 results released by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education...
European countries are expecting China to exercise restraint after Chinese vessels fired water cannons on Filipino fishermen within the Philippines ' Escoda Shoal, leaving three injured. A statement from European Union External Action, the bloc 's diplomatic service, said EU "condemns the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) denounced on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the “dangerous and inhumane” actions by Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal where three civilians were injured. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said China Coast Guard (CCG) and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on full alert from Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 as part of intensified security measures in ports and coastal areas w ith millions of Filipinos expected to travel by sea this Christmas and New Year. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said 15,000 coast guardians...
Foreign countries have conveyed their concern over the recent water cannon attack made by China Coast Guard against Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. The United States, Canada, Australia, and Germany have issued their respective statements over China 's action at sea. United...
Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz-Paredes assured that Filipino tourists may continue visiting Thailand despite its recent clashes with Cambodia near their shared border. In a video released by Philippine Olympic Committee-Media Pool on Saturday, Dec. 13, the official said that...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) documented a flare-firing incident by China and intensified foreign presence in several features of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Saturday, Dec. 6, a...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6, that it has expanded its patrol presence off Zambales with the deployment of BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408), which took over maritime operations after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) returned to port for resupply and crew rest, Commodore Jay...
Tropical Depression Wilma slightly accelerated early Friday, December 5, as it continued to move west-southwestward over the Philippine Sea. In its 5 a.m. tropical cyclone advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said TD Wilma’s...
Photos by Gerald Pingol courtesy of Avel Bacudio 's team For its 33rd edition, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games is heading to Thailand, drawing the region’s gaze to Bangkok and Chonburi as athletes compete in various multi-sport events from Dec. 9 to 20, 2025. As excitement continues to build...
Nineteen Chinese warships, including frigates and destroyers, were detected in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) throughout November, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for the WPS, said the ships were monitored...
CEBU CITY – Byron Garcia and Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro are at it again. Garcia, the outspoken brother of former Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, filed a fresh complaint against Baricuatro in connection with the Capitol’s planned procurement of a sea ambulance. In an administrative complaint filed...
