MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra’s strategic maneuvering has kept the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 3103 from getting closer to the Zambales coastline. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the vessel continues its vigilant monitoring of Chinese illegal presence within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). “Through the… Read More BRP Cabra keeps CCG vessel off Zambales coast
By Wilnard Bacelonia | January 13, 2025 MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for stronger and unified action against Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) incursions in Philippine waters. “The repeated incursions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels into Philippine waters, particularly within our Exclusive Economic… Read More Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | January 11, 2025 MANILA – The BRP Teresa Magbanua remains deployed off the coast of Zambales to deter the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) illegal presence in the area, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In a statement on Saturday, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela… Read More ‘Teresa Magbanua’ sustains vigilance vs. illegal CCG ship off Zambales
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | January 10, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued radio challenges following incursions of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels along the coastline of Zambales on Thursday. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Teresa Magbanua made persistent radio challenges to Chinese vessels… Read More PCG ship challenges CCG presence in PH EEZ
MANILA | January 8, 2025 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MMRV-4409) is “vigilantly” monitoring the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship continuing to operate for the fourth day within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said CCG vessel… Read More PH keeps ‘vigilant’ watch on China coast guard ship within EEZ
By Priam Nepomuceno | December 2, 2024 MANILA – Units from the Philippine Fleet (PF), Fleet-Marine Ready Force and reservists from the Philippine Navy have kicked off their first-ever unified exercise aimed at enhancing the operational readiness and interoperability of the participants. In a statement Monday, Philippine Fleet public affairs office chief Lt. Giovanni Badidles said… Read More PH Fleet, Marines, Navy units hold interoperability drills
By Henry Empeño | December 2, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones from the United States government are expected to enhance maritime emergency response here, both to improve disaster preparedness and promote environmental and business sustainability in this free port. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose… Read More U.S. drones to boost Subic maritime emergency response
MANILA | November 14, 2024 — The Philippines stays firm in its position on the country’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite China’s objection to the passage of the new maritime and archipelagic sea lane laws, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, Nov. 14. President Marcos made the remarks when asked… Read More Gov’t unmoved by China’s objection to PH‘s new maritime laws
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 12, 2024 MANILA – The new maritime laws will help the Philippines in protecting its territory by making a clear delineation of its territorial waters, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said Monday. “Marami tayong sinasabi (We are saying) that we have to protect our sovereign rights and our sovereignty. So, it… Read More Maritime laws vital to protect PH waters – PBBM
MANILA | November 12, 2024– Senator Loren Legarda on Monday lauded the Philippine Maritime Zones Act (Republic Act 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) for their complementary roles in protecting the country’s marine resources. Legarda said the two laws shall work in tandem to reinforce the Philippines’ maritime sovereignty and security. “I… Read More New maritime, sea lanes laws to secure PH waters, marine resources
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