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...
The United States and Canada have condemned the l atest incident in Ayungin Shoal where two Chinese vessels collided with a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship and an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-chartered boat while doing a resupply mission. BRP Cabra's (right) port side is bumped by...
Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must work together in promoting peace, security ,and stability in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. joins his fellow leaders from the Southeast...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Courtesy of Teodoro / Instagram) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. finally broke his silence over a billboard featuring his no holds barred criticism against China's activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The...
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...
A China People's Liberation Army (PLA)-Navy vessel is seen from a distance while Philippine Navy's BRP Benguet conducts a resupply mission in Pag-asa Island on Oct. 13, 2023. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed China anew after its naval vessel allegedly performed...
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) China's harrassment of Philippine vessels and other aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are a manifestation of its desire to "own" the larger South China Sea (SCS) but this would only remain a "dream" as Philippines will not allow it...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and China Coast Guard (CCG) had a brief encounter in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) on Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. confirmed. This, as he clarified his prior statement that there was...
Fishermen cast their net as a floating marker serving as a barrier is installed by Chinese vessels at Bajo de Masinloc on Sept. 20, 2023. (Photo by PCG) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. refuted the claims of China Coast Guard (CCG) that it drove away a...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel stationed in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in West Philippine Sea (WPS) were in high morale and good spirits despite the constant "harassment" they experience from Chinese vessels, a military spokesperson said. AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said...
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar (File photo) Through a bit of a wordplay, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected anew China's recent statement about its supposed "indisputable" sovereignty over Ayungin Shoal. Col. Medel Aguilar, AFP spokesperson, said...
BEIJING (AFP) -- World number one Aryna Sabalenka slumped out of the China Open in the women's quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-2 defeat to Elena Rybakina on Friday, Oct. 6, in Beijing. Poland's Iga Swiatek (AFP) Most of the opening games went with serve until Rybakina broke the Belarusian late on and...
