SAN NARCISO, Zambales — Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, April 19, committed to protect the fisherfolk here who usually get into conflicts with Chinese fishing vessels in nearby West Philippine Sea (WPS), and highlighted the need to strengthen the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned the move of the Department of Energy (DOE) to suspend exploration activities in the West Philippine Sea, calling it "worrisome." Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) While the senator reiterated that "Philippine ships have...
A cargo vessel suddenly exploded and caught fire in the vicinity waters of Talisay City, Cebu on Easter Sunday, April 17, killing one person and injuring three others. Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard M/v General Romulo, a container ship and domestic vessel, caught fire while anchored at sea in...
After the onslaught of Tropical Depression “Agaton” in Visayas, all vessel trips from Roxas City, Capiz to Bogo, Cebu and vice versa have resumed effective Tuesday, April 12, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced. Philippine Coast Guard Commander Jose Jacinto Jr., station commander of...
RRQ Philippines completed its Cinderella run in the WCS Philippines with a stunning 4-1 victory over the fancied Fennel Adversity in the Grand Finals on Sunday, April 10. Photo from RRQ Philippines Climbing its way from the lower bracket to the finals, RRQ showed steady resolve in the best-of-seven...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on Sunday, April 10, the cancellation of all trips of sea vessels en route to Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, Northern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Camotes Islands due to tropical storm “Agaton.” Passengers await for instructions at the...
President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed further to enhance the relationship between the Philippines and China, noting that the ties between the two neighboring countries have improved over the past six years. File photo of President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping during...
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—As the second highest official in the country, presidential bet and Vice President Leni Robredo was briefed here on the situation in Palawan province and the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS) by the Western Command (Wescom). Vice President Leni Robredo visits the Western...
Filipinos are given a peek into the foreign policy of Vice President Leni Robredo if she wins as president in May 2022 after she pushed for the Philippines to lead the drafting and signing of a binding Code of Conduct (COC) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the contested...
ILOILO CITY -- The Western Visayas Regional Development Council (Western Visayas RDC) under the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA-6) is seeing a boost in connectivity following the opening of a new sea route between the islands of Panay and Negros. A new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo)...
As Chinese vessels continue to be monitored in Philippine waters, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that President Duterte would continue to fight for the rights of the country in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to the final day of his term. “Alam niyo si Pangulo, 'yung independent foreign...
Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao said he will create a special​ panel ​that would ensure ​a peaceful and dignified resolution of the​ country's dispute with China over the​ West Philippine ​S​ea​ (WPS)​ should he win in the...
