Tag: West Philippine Sea
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AFP, U.S., Australia Sustain Joint Maritime Presence in West Philippine Sea
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in partnership with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF), successfully conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea from April 9 to 12, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities and regional cooperation. This…
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Rising Fuel Costs Force Zambales Fishers to Extend Trips Amid Limited Government Aid
ZAMBALES — Fisherfolk in Zambales are grappling with soaring fuel prices, compelling many to extend their fishing expeditions in the West Philippine Sea despite increasing risks and operational challenges. Local fishers recently loaded up to eight gallons of gasoline for their service boats in preparation for a week-long fishing trip. However, the cost of fuel…
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PCG, BFAR Deploy Vessels to Protect Filipino Fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc
ZAMBALES — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has deployed multiple vessels to Bajo de Masinloc following reports of continued harassment by Chinese Coast Guard ships against Filipino fishermen. PCG Commodore Jay Tarriella, Spokesperson on West Philippine Sea Concerns said the joint operation was launched…
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ANG HAMON NG KATOTOHANAN SA WEST PHILIPPINE SEA Muling sumiklab ang diskurso sa West Philippine Sea matapos tanggapin ni dating Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio ang hamon ni Senador Rodante Marcoleta para sa isang pampublikong debate. Ang sentro ng usapin: sakop ba ng Pilipinas ang mga maritime features ng Kalayaan Island Group (KIG),…
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Artists, filmmakers unite to fight West Philippine Sea misinformation thru nationwide mural festival
TAGUIG CITY — A filmmaker and a global muralist launched a nationwide mural festival Tuesday to mobilize Filipino artists in countering misinformation about the West Philippine Sea through public art, bringing the maritime dispute from policy chambers to community walls. Film director Baby Ruth Villarama and muralist AG Saño unveiled the WPS Mural Festival 2026…
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Navy continues search, rescue ops for sunken cargo ship in WPS
MANILA – The Philippine Navy on Sunday said it is continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations in the West Philippine Sea following the sinking of a Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel carrying Filipino crew members. In a statement, the Navy said SAR efforts are focused near Bajo de Masinloc where the general cargo vessel M/V Devon Bay…
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PCG intervene to protect Filipino fishers from Chinese ships
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) swiftly intervened Monday to protect a Filipino fishing vessel harassed by Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea, providing critical assistance and documenting the encounter. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for WPS, the incident occurred around noon on January 12, 2026, as the fishing boat FFB Prince…
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Tatlong mangingisda nasagip ng bapor ng Amerika
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– Nasagip ang tatlong Filipinong mangingisda ng mga tripulante ng napadaang US Navy supply ship sa West Philippine Sea malapit sa Bolinao, Pangasinan nitong Huwebes, Enero 1, 2026. Ayon sa isang social media post ng Embahada ng Estados Unidos sa Maynila, nasagip ang tatlong mangingisdang ng napadaang USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), isang…
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Over PHP20 Million Worth of Marijuana/Kush Recovered Off Batangas Coast
CAMP BGEN VICENTE P. LIM, Calamba City — Authorities in Balayan, Batangas have recovered an estimated PHP20.25 million worth of suspected dried marijuana or kush that was found floating off the West Philippine Sea and later washed ashore in Barangay San Piro on the morning of November 2, 2025. According to reports, the Balayan Municipal…
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16 Kilos of Suspected Marijuana Kush Recovered from West Philippine Sea Turned Over to PDEA
PALAWAN, Philippines — Authorities recovered around 16 kilograms of suspected high-grade Marijuana Kush valued at approximately PHP19.2 million in an operation conducted off the West Philippine Sea, officials confirmed on Monday, October 20, 2025. According to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Palawan Provincial Office, the contraband was formally turned over by the Western Naval…
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Maritime awareness, consultation empower Subic fisherfolk
Zambales — About 80 fisherfolk in Barangay Calapandayan, Subic joined the Maritime Awareness Campaign and Fisherfolk Community Consultation and Dialogue Session to strengthen their role in protecting traditional fishing grounds. The activity, spearheaded by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) in partnership with various government agencies, aimed to raise awareness on maritime rights and provide…
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Phl-India Maritime Cooperative Activity at WPS
The Philippines and India conducted their first-ever Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea, showcasing their commitment to enhancing maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), together with BRP Miguel Malvar FFG06 – PF, led the delegation from the Philippine Navy. The two-day exercise concluded without any significant…
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Fishers to join multisectoral protest on Marcos’ 4th SONA
Manila– Members of the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) will join the multisectoral protest in time for the 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 28. The fishers’ group said that it will raise in the protest the pressing issues in the…
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PAMALAKAYA hold coastal protests in time of 9th anniversary of the arbitral on the WPS
BULACAN–Fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) held a synchronized coastal protest in time of the 9th anniversary of the arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea. As indicated by the verdict of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in 2016, PAMALAKAYA said that “China is both guilty of plundering the marine…
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PCG patuloy sa paggalugad upang matiyak na wala nang drogang palutang-lutang ang karagatan
PANGASINAN– Nagsagawa na rin ng aerial drone surveillance ang Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) upang mahanap at marekober ang mga sako ng mga droga na posibleng naaanod pa rin sa karagatan ng West Philippine Sea. Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., inilarga ng PCG ang BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) at dalawang high-speed response boat…
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