Tag: West Philippine Sea (WPS)
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2 Chinese warships monitored off Bajo de Masinloc
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said it has monitored two Chinese warships near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The two warships, which belong to China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), were spotted 40 nautical miles southeast of Bajo de Masinloc, PN spokesperson for the WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad…
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House leaders welcome OCTA survey showing Filipinos reject China
MANILA – House leaders on Tuesday said the latest OCTA Research survey showing that Filipinos overwhelmingly distrust China is a resounding call for unity and action to protect Philippine sovereignty. In separate statements, Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V of La Union and Jay Khonghun of Zambales, along with House Deputy Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong…
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US-backed Subic ammo hub part of PH defense push – Marcos
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the planned US-backed ammunition manufacturing hub in Subic Bay is a longstanding initiative under the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program, aimed at strengthening the country’s national defense. In a press briefing in Washington with Philippine media delegation reporters on Wednesday (Manila time), Marcos said the project had…
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Automated harvester vessel at technology training para sa mga mangingisda ng Zambales
ZAMBALES—Planong bumili ang pamahalaang panlalawigan dito ng isang automated harvester vessel na may kasamang mga ancillary boat para sa mga lokal na mangingisda upang palakasin ang kanilang kapasidad sa gitna ng kaganapang geopolitical sa West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sinabi ni Gobernador Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. na layunin ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na simulan ang modernisasyon ng lokal…
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BFAR to launch ‘food boat’ to support PH fishers in WPS
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is set to launch a “food boat” to further support the livelihood of Filipino fishers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The food boat will provide both logistics support and direct market linkage, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives to boost local…
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PH, Japan, US conduct another maritime cooperative activity in WPS
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with the naval units of Japan and the United States, conducted another “multilateral maritime cooperative activity” (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday. In a statement, the AFP said this latest MMCA aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen the combined capabilities of the…
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1st unilateral WPS drill bolsters PH Fleet’s operational performance
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that three major naval vessels from the Philippine Fleet (PF) took part in the first ever simultaneous unilateral and gunnery exercises held in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Monday. In a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, PN…
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Zambales allocates P1.8-M for payao project to ensure local fish catch
ZAMBALES — The provincial government of Zambales has put up concrete solutions to sustain the livelihood of local fishermen in face of continuing geopolitical tension at the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the local government will initially distribute fish aggregating devices, or payao, worth P1.8 million to affected fisherfolk, as part…
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PCG reports surge in online ‘trolls’ after WPS transparency efforts
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported a surge in online trolls targeting government social media pages following increased transparency efforts in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), an official said Wednesday. During the UTAK Forum in Quezon City, PCG Spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela said these trolls – persons or groups that deliberately…
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1st maritime cooperative activity ng PH at US para sa 2025 inilunsad sa Palawan
Nagsagawa ang pinagsanib na naval at air units ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos ng kauna-unahang maritime cooperative activity (MCA) ngayong taon sa West Philippine Sea (WPS). Ayon kay AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad, ginawa ang MCA noong Enero 17 at 18 sa karagatang sakop ng Palawan. Kasama sa isinagawang pagsasanay sa panig…
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PH Navy ships conduct routine drills in West Philippine Sea
ZAMBALES — Offshore combat ships of the Philippine Navy (PN) held a unilateral exercise aimed at sustaining and improving the operational proficiency of both assets and personnel while conducting sovereignty patrol in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), particularly in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc on January 17. Headlined by the multi-mission capable frigate BRP…
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PCG kinumpirma ang pagtambay muli ng barko ng Chinese Coast Guard sa karagatan malapit sa Zambales
ZAMBALES – Sa kabila na lumayo na sa katubigan na sakop ng lalawigang ito ang tinaguriang “Monster ship” ng bansang Tsina, agad naman humalili ang isa pang barko ng Chinese Coast Guard sa eksaktong lugar na nilisan nito. Ito ang inihayag ni Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela…
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AFP’s joint exercise to boost PH external defense capabilities
MANILA – This year’s Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGITPA” (Dagat-Langit-Lupa) will focus on beefing up external defense capabilities, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Monday. “This year’s exercise will adopt an operationally focused framework enabling us to simulate our territorial defense plan Bantay Kalayaan alongside a Comprehensive Archipelagic…
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Over 7,000 runners join ‘Takbo Para sa West Philippine Sea’
Over 7,000 Filipinos from all walks of life joined the “Takbo Para sa West Philippine Sea’ in Pasay City on Sunday. The high turnout of participants is indicative of ordinary Fiipinos’ support for the government’s advocacy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela. Describing…
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Marcos to media: Continue exposing illegal, aggressive actions in WPS
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday appealed to the media to continue exposing what he branded as “illegal and aggressive” actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that are detrimental to the country’s sovereign rights. In a media forum organized by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) for its 50th…
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