Category: west-philippine-sea

NHCP opens West Philippines Sea exhibit and lecture in Masinloc, Zambales

By NHCP | September 18, 2025 MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)-Museo El Deposito, together with the Provincial Government of Zambales and Municipal Government of Masinloc, Zambales, will open the “Pag-asa sa Gitna ng Kalayaan” exhibit and lecture on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on September 25, 1:00 p.m., at the Masinloc Municipal… Read More NHCP opens West Philippines Sea exhibit and lecture in Masinloc, Zambales

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PH, Australia, Canada hold naval drill in Bajo de Masinloc

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 27, 2025 MANILA – Naval units from the Philippines, Australia and Canada on Wednesday successfully conducted a multilateral maritime exercise east of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the Philippine Navy’s guided missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150),… Read More PH, Australia, Canada hold naval drill in Bajo de Masinloc

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Central Luzon youth art champions sovereignty in WPS Victory Day contest

By Mark Anthony G. Pangan | July 16, 2025 ANGELES CITY (PIA)—Youth creativity and patriotism took center stage during the “Sining Para sa Karagatan ng West Philippine Sea (WPS) Atin ito: WPS Victory Day Exhibit and Poster Making Contest,” held at SM City Clark, in line with the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Permanent court of… Read More Central Luzon youth art champions sovereignty in WPS Victory Day contest

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Zambales fishers, coastal villagers warned of debris from Chinese rocket launch

By E.H. EDEJER | July 15, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Authorities in Zambales warned fishermen and residents of coastal communities late Monday to take immediate precaution against potential falling debris from a Chinese rocket scheduled for launching from Hainan, China sometime between July 15 and 17. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Monitoring Office… Read More Zambales fishers, coastal villagers warned of debris from Chinese rocket launch

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Zambales fishers welcome gov’t assist in ‘payao’ fishing

By E.H.  Edejer | July 7, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Local fishermen see good news amid Chinese bullying on West Philippine Sea (WPS), as the Zambales provincial government announced the planned acquisition of a modern harvester boat and three ancillary vessels for payao fishing. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said on Monday, July 7, that the… Read More Zambales fishers welcome gov’t assist in ‘payao’ fishing

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PCG exec: China violates law anew in Zambales water cannoning

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | June 21, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday rebuked the China Coast Guard (CCG) for accusing Manila of violating its so-called sovereignty in the South China Sea to justify its water cannoning of two local vessels off Zambales. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed… Read More PCG exec: China violates law anew in Zambales water cannoning

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More ‘shabu’ found in WPS: 1.5 tons worth P10B seized from fishing vessel

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Updated June 21, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Authorities have apprehended about 1.5 tons of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) off Zambales province early Friday, marking the biggest haul so far since bales of the illegal drug were found adrift off Western and Northern Luzon late… Read More More ‘shabu’ found in WPS: 1.5 tons worth P10B seized from fishing vessel

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Value of shabu found off Luzon waters nears P9-B: PNP

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | June 10, 2025 MANILA – The value of shabu found floating off the shores of Luzon since June 2 has reached almost PHP9 billion, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. In a press conference held at Camp Crame, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo announced the latest discovery of… Read More Value of shabu found off Luzon waters nears P9-B: PNP

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BRP Miguel Malvar crew holds familiarization drills for ship systems

By Priam Nepomuceno | June 5, 2025 MANILA – Crew members of the country’s latest guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), on Wednesday engaged in familiarization and training on all shipboard systems. In an interview Thursday, Philippine Fleet spokesperson Commander Randy Garbo said the personnel of the ship trained with the “original equipment manufacturer”… Read More BRP Miguel Malvar crew holds familiarization drills for ship systems

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Fishers find P1.5-B ‘shabu’ sacks off Bajo de Masinloc

By Henry Empeño | June 2, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — More than P1.5 billion worth of suspected methamphetamine hydrocholoride or “shabu” contained in 10 sacks were fished off the waters of Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal last Thursday, May 29, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bataan Provincial Police Office (PPO) separately reported… Read More Fishers find P1.5-B ‘shabu’ sacks off Bajo de Masinloc

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