By JOANNA AGLIBOT | April 28, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — For 69-year-old Ranny Agasa, a fisherman in Barangay San Miguel, the sea has been both a workplace and a lifeline since he was 10 years old. But in recent years, he said that the rhythm of daily fishing has become increasingly uncertain, especially during… Read More ‘Balikatan’ fishing ban strains local livelihoods
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 31, 2026 SAN NARCISO, Zambales — Lambaklad, a traditional fishing method introduced here two years ago as an alternative livelihood project, now proves to be a practical solution to the rising cost of fuel while delivering bigger catch for local fishermen at minimal hours at sea. Local fisherfolk groups said… Read More Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 25, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Eking out a living from the sea is proving to be more difficult for fishermen in this province who have to contend nowadays with rising fuel prices, stagnant market prices, and continuing harassment by Chinese militia at sea. Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc… Read More Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices
By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 24, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed into the Philippine naval fleet the offshore patrol vessel (OPV) BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) BRP Audrey Bañares (PG-910) in a christening and commissioning ceremony at the Naval Operating Base here… Read More AFP commissions 2 new vessels for Philippine Navy
NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila – The Philippine Navy participated in the 14th Philippine-Australia-United States Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) conducted from February 15–16, 2026 in the West Philippine Sea, alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Australian Defence Force, and United States Indo-Pacific Command. The Philippine Navy deployed BRP Diego Silang (FFG7) and an… Read More Look: PH Navy participates in 14th MMCA in WPS
By E.H. EDEJER | January 25, 2026 IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government has delivered on its promise to provide modern vessels to local fishermen to help them cope with the increasing hazards of eking out livelihood in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid bullying by the Chinese militia. Last Friday, January 23, Governor… Read More Zambales gov’t procures 2 ‘payao’ boats for fisherfolk
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A US Navy vessel en route to the Subic Bay Freeport has rescued three fishermen some 63 nautical miles west northwest of Cape Bolinao off the province of Pangasinan on January 1. According to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator Ronnie Yambao, the USNS Cesar Chavez was on its… Read More US naval ship rescues 3 fishermen off Cape Bolinao
By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 25, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales (PIA) — The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) conducted a mural painting activity in Subic, Zambales aimed to deepen understanding of the historical, environmental, and economic significance of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). It was organized in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines… Read More Subic mural painting activity promotes maritime awareness
By Jumalynne V. Doctolero | November 17, 2025 QUEZON CITY (PIA) — Filipino fishers on the frontlines of maritime challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) shared their experiences and concerns during the “Kongreso ng Mangingisda para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” (Fisherfolk Congress for Peace and Progress), organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the… Read More PH gov’t vows commitment to address calls for safer, more secure WPS
By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 30, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales (PIA) — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) brought its “Pag-asa sa Gitna ng Kalayaan” exhibit and symposium to Masinloc, Zambales on Thursday, September 25. The NHCP said this initiative aims to deepen understanding of the country’s maritime heritage, commemorate key historical events… Read More NHCP brings West Philippine Sea exhibit, symposium to Masinloc
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