More Filipino fishermen are now casting their nets in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to earn a living as a result of the intensified presence of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the area. *(File photo) * This was pointed out by Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, commander of the Palawan-based...
Different fisherfolk groups in Pagasa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan are set to receive various fishing gears and equipment worth P5 million to help them increase their catch and break free from poverty. *(Photo courtesy of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources) * The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)...
Newly appointed Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. revealed his priorities for the defense sector on Wednesday, June 7. *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. speaks at a press briefing at the DND Main Building in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon...
The two navigational markers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that were previously reported to be undetected were already found by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), a ranking official has disclosed. *(Photo courtesy of PCG) * Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for WPS, said the location of...
Countries should adhere to the primacy of the rule of law and engage in peaceful dialogues and multilateralism to resolve various disputes in the Asia-Pacific region. Department of National Defense OIC Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr. speaks at the *20th International Institute for...
Two of the 10 navigational buoys that were installed by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could not be detected by the authorities, it was revealed on Saturday, June 3. *The Philippine Cost Guard installs a navigational buoy near Kota (Loaita) Island in the Kalayaan...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said there is a need to ensure a wider recognition of the Philippines from the international community regarding the country’s victory at The Hague International Tribunal on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) arbitration. Sen. Risa Hontiveros during...
The act of placing navigational buoys in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was meant to uphold the Philippines’ sovereignty over the tension-filled waters and ensure the safety of navigators. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) This was stressed by National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) The G7 countries' backing of the 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) will strengthen the Philippines' position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Thus, said Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez,...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (left) and (top to bottom) the flags of the United States (US), Australia, and Japan (Facebook, Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has never been more hopeful of the prospect of joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine...
West Philippine Sea (Wikipedia) Maintaining Philippine presence in an oil-rich area is another advantage of the Malampaya service deal extension. Thus, said House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto, who hailed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s signing on Monday, May...
Six more navigational buoys will be installed in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) within this year to ensure safety, security, and peace and order in the country’s territorial seas, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. (The Philippine Coast Guard welcomes the 317-strong PCG personnel who are part...
