By Jose Cielito Reganit | February 18, 2025 MANILA – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela on Tuesday denied branding Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta a “traitor” following the lawmaker’s claim that there is no such thing as a West Philippine Sea (WPS), only the South China Sea. The… Read More On the WPS issue: Tarriela denies calling Marcoleta ‘traitor’
By Darryl John Esguerra | February 9, 2025 MANILA — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has expressed its full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm commitment to assert and defend the Philippines’ sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The NMC said the country remains resolute against any foreign intrusion and will not stop… Read More NMC backs Marcos stance in WPS, says PH resolute vs. foreign intrusion
By Darryl John Esguerra | February 6, 2025 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to defending its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the ongoing presence of China’s “monster ship” in Philippine waters. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos emphasized that Manila will maintain its presence… Read More China will always see PH presence in WPS – Marcos
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 4, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) BRP Cabra has shadowed two China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to challenge their presence inside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) until they returned to China. In a statement on Tuesday, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore… Read More BRP Cabra shadows 2 CCG ships until their exit from PH waters
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has kept China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed the “monster ship” for its size, farther from the Zambales coastline. In a statement, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said the ship is now 117 nautical… Read More PCG keeps CCG ‘monster ship’ farther from Zambales coastline
By Priam Nepomuceno | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said it has been implementing “appropriate security protocols” to ensure the safety of its camps and facilities nationwide. “We have been implementing appropriate security protocols to ensure safety and security in all our Army camps. Likewise, we have (strengthened) our intelligence… Read More Army tightens security protocols to ensure safety in camps, facilities
By Benjamin Pulta | January 30, 2025 MANILA – Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country. Top officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday presented to the media the five Chinese suspects as well… Read More 5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops
MANILA | January 28, 2025 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel hindered its ship BRP Cabra in responding to a distress call from Filipino fishers off Zambales province. In a post over X (Twitter) Monday evening, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela said the BRP… Read More Chinese vessel hinders PCG response in recovering fisher’s body
MANILA, January 27, 2025 — From January 13 to 24, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Southeast Asia Training Team (SEATT), in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), conducted a multinational Boarding Officer Course in Davao City to boost the capabilities and enhance the cooperation of maritime law enforcement agencies in the region. Funded… Read More U.S., Philippines hold multinational training event to strengthen maritime security
By Dianne Francis A. Sy-Gorembalem | January 27, 2025 EACH of us has a role in protecting the West Philippine Sea. This is the Conveners for the West Philippine Sea’s invitation during the 7th Provincial Caravan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) held in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro on January 21, 2025. The West Philippine Sea provides… Read More Discipline, patriotism, and right information: Tools in protecting WPS
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