Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela answers questions from the media (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) San Narciso, Zambales——The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday that the China Coast Guard...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) China's continuing aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has placed the spotlight on the need for a stronger Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), House Deputy Majority Leader Tingog...
The Philippine government on Thursday, May 2, summoned one of China’s top diplomats in Manila to explain the latest harassment incident in the country’s waters. The latest diplomatic action came after the China Coast Guard (CCG) fired a water cannon at Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of...
China’s “provocative and illegal” action against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is causing tension in the maritime area, and not the United States’ involvement in the territorial dispute between Manila and Beijing. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay...
Despite them not seeing eye-to-eye on the issue, Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday, April 15, that he will remain supportive of President Marcos' decisions moving forward when it comes to the country's relation with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Asked to describe the President's...
For Sen. Francis Tolentino, the Philippines' joint patrol operation with Australia, Japan, and the United States in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will promote regional stability rather than provoke China. Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS15) and US Navy ship USS Gabrielle Giffords...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Friday, April 5, that any informal agreement involving a Filipino with a foreigner is not going to be binding upon the country, regardless of the former's government position. This was after Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed a resolution asking...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel inspects the damage incurred by passenger ship MV Fastcat M19 after it collided with barge Krizza Rica off Verde Island in Batangas on April 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PCG) A passenger ship was damaged when it accidentally collided with a barge loaded with...
As President Marcos announced “a response and countermeasure package” against the dangerous attacks by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the disputed South China Sea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry maintained that doing so will not affect its maritime rights and interests. During the regular...
Sen. Imee Marcos on Monday, April 1 expressed opposition to any move by the Philippines in its maritime conflict with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that will endanger the Filipino people. "There is no shame in pursuing peace. Whatever action that may put any Filipino in danger is a gross...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 181 crew and passengers of a vessel that ran aground while en route from Real Port to Polillo Port in Quezon on Maundy Thursday, March 28. According to the crew of MV Virgen de Penafrancia, the vessel drifted into shallow waters during maneuvering until it...
"Filipinos do not yield." In the coming weeks, the Philippines will implement a reasonable "response and countermeasure package" over the dangerous attacks made by the China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militia in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel...
