Nicknamed "The Monster," China Coast Guard ship with bow number "5901" is spotted in Escoda (Sabina) Shoal approximately 75 nautical miles from the coastline of Palawan on July 3, 2024. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) China Coast Guard (CCG) ship with bow number “5901”, dubbed as “The...
Fil-British swimmer Heather White will continue her athletic career at Duke, she announced Friday, July 5. Fil-British swimmer Heather White (IG post) The 17-year-old White, who is gunning for a spot in the Philippine contingent for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand next year, disclosed...
​Japan has shrugged off China's recent remark that it has no right to intervene in the South China Sea issue by saying that Beijing's actions in the waters is "an international concern" that affects regional peace and stability. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya on Thursday...
Thailand has expressed willingness to work with parties in the South China Sea dispute to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Thai's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa expressed Bangkok's commitment to address the decades-long conflict—a move that only reiterated the...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILABULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has denied claims that he is "sinophobic". This, despite his strong opinions against Philippine Offshore Gaming...
A survey conducted by Pulse Asia revealed that majority of Filipinos agreed to diplomatic measures and the removal of Chinese vessels from the West Philippine Sea to ease ongoing disputes. The survey, conducted nationwide from May 5 to 9, asked 1,200 respondents: “What should China do in order to...
Diplomats from the Philippines and China have agreed to enhance communication with regards to the South China Sea issue as tension continues to rise between the two countries due to various incidents at sea. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Vice...
Senator Imee Marcos expressed fear over China's imminent use of its hypersonic missiles on 25 targets in the Philippines amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a video posted on her Facebook page, the senator bared that the problem is that the Philippines allied itself with China's...
The Philippines on Tuesday, July 2, told China that it is going to be relentless in upholding its rights over the West Philippine Sea as diplomats of both sides held a discussion, the first since reports of Beijing’s successive acts of aggression in the waters escalated. The Department of Foreign...
West Philippine Sea (File photo) The number of Chinese vessels that operated in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last week has been significantly reduced, according to the latest monitoring of the Philippine Navy (PN). From June 25 to July 1, there were 95 Chinese vessels in the WPS and in features...
While accustomed to a life on the move below water, female sea turtles use their geomagnetic abilities, or an internal GPS, to return to their place of birth and lay their own eggs. At the same time, way above, migratory birds also possess their own inner compass, which guide them in moving from...
A China Coast Guard vessel deploys two rigid-hull inflatable boats to offer help in rescuing Filipino fishermen whose boat encountered an engine explosion near Bajo de Masinloc on June 29, 2024. (Courtesy of PCG) (Updated) Following the offering of help by China Coast Guard (CCG) to a distressed...
