A suspected underwater drone with Chinese markings was found by local fishermen in coastal waters off Linapacan, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 30, raising fears that it may have been used in illegal marine research in Philippine waters. The approximately...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intensified its patrol operations in Batanes after it monitored three China Coast Guard (CCG) ships that appeared to be “bracketing” the island province from Taiwan on Friday, Aug. 8. The PCG’s light utility Islander aircraft departed Manila at 6 a.m. and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) finally used its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to hasten the search for the remains of missing cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros) in Taal Lake, Batangas on Tuesday, July 15. The submersible drone arrived at the diving site in Brgy. Balakilong, Laurel, Batangas...
Dive7 Festival ends with a breathtaking showcase of Negros Oriental’s marine life Being an archipelagic nation, the Philippines is blessed to have such beautiful islands, each offering something new for Filipinos and foreigners to set their eyes on. These wonders don’t stop at idyllic mountain...
No Filipinos have been reported killed or hurt in the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, Jan. 19. DFA (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "As of 18 January, the Philippine Embassy in Wellington has received no reports of casualties or...
The Philippines' rich marine biodiversity will once again take the spotlight during this year's "Anilao Underwater Shootout" photography competition as part of efforts to sustain the country's position as among the leading dive destination in the world. 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout (Photo from...
WASHINGTON, United States -- A US nuclear submarine was damaged after hitting an unidentified object while operating underwater in Asia, the US Navy said Thursday. The US Navy Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine struck an object while submerged on Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in...
More than 300 kilograms of assorted trash and marine debris were collected by divers of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in a simultaneous underwater clean-up drive in Boracay Island, Aklan, it said on Thursday, July 8. Over 300 kilograms of assorted trash and marine debris were collected by...
Over 300 kilos of garbage were collected by a team of divers from the country’s national security forces in a synchronized underwater clean-up drive in Davao del Norte on Friday, April 30. (Photo courtesy of the PCG) (Photo courtesy of the PCG) In a Facebook post, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)...
What do you do when you have equally love your wife and all your pet fishes? You mount a prenup shoot that includes both of them in the pictures. These photos of the couple Je-ar Dianson and Analyn Juarez circulated fast because the engaged pair had their underwater shoot with all of Je-ar's...
31 weeks into her pregnancy, actress Andi Eigenmann took to social media to show off her growing baby bump. Currently, the 30-year-old mother is expecting her second daughter with her partner Philmar Alipayo. On Instagram, Eigenmann shared photos of herself enjoying a swim in a pool. “When life...
Your next great read: a young adult novel about a queer Filipina American teenager There is an often used metaphor in coming-of-age literature and life: turning a new chapter. Or turning a corner. Or something else involving turning towards something, simultaneously suggesting that there will be...
