A Philippine Navy (PN) sailor previously assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is facing an investigation over alleged illegal drug use, a military spokesperson said Friday, Aug. 7. PN spokesperson Capt. Marissa Martinez clarified...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, Aug. 7, defended the government 's provisional understanding governing resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, saying it neither requires the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to seek permission from China nor allows the...
The long-running dispute in the West Philippine Sea is set to reach the big screen through a new film that its creators hope will spark greater public awareness of one of the country 's most pressing national issues. Tentatively titled "Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa 'yo," the film is being...
President Marcos has personally visited two wounded Philippine Navy personnel in Puerto Princesa City, honoring them for their bravery and assuring members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of the government 's full support as they continue defending the country 's sovereignty...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that any act of violence against Filipino personnel will merit a diplomatic action. This came after the China Coast Guard 's (CCG) alleged violent assault against a Philippine Navy sailor near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal on Monday, July 20....
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Monday, July 20, condemned China Coast Guard 's (CCG) alleged violent assault against a Philippine Navy sailor near BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal, saying the incident further raises tensions in the disputed waters. In a...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) accused the China Coast Guard (CCG) of assaulting a Philippine Navy (PN) sailor during an encounter near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Monday, July 20, calling the latest incident another escalation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has uncovered espionage efforts that sought information about personnel deployed on the grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, including details that could be used to pressure their families. Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP...
Tributes to the Sierra Madre Mountain Range — stretching more than 500 kilometers from Cagayan in the north to Quezon in the south — filled social media after Super typhoon Uwan’s feared devastation turned out to be less severe than expected. Nearly 1.5 million people were evacuated ahead of...
Malacañang said President Marcos has always been aware of the crucial role of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in weakening typhoons in Luzon, but he has yet to issue any directive on its protection. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said "let us wait and see"...
Senator Erwin Tulfo has urged his colleagues to step up efforts to safeguard the Sierra Madre mountain. In a privileged speech on Tuesday, November 11, Tulfo described the Sierra Madre mountain as a mother who would always protect her kids from danger or destruction during the height of Super...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday, Nov. 10 said that while the Sierra Madre Mountain Range helps reduce the strength of typhoon winds in Luzon, it does not provide complete protection from their destructive effects. Citing a 2023 study by Dr. Gerry Bagtasa and Dr. Bernard...
