By E.H. Edejer | October 29, 2024 IBA, Zambales — With geopolitical issues in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) adversely affecting local fisherfolk, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. is calling for strategic actions that would sustain and enhance the livelihood of fishermen in the coastal province of Zambales. In his message at the Provincial Caravan for… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Strategic action urgently needed for WPS fishers
By Henry Empeño | October 25, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A crewmember of a tugboat drowned off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales as Typhoon Kristine battered the coastal province of Zambales with gusts of heavy rain and gale-force winds. A report from the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) identified the fatality… Read More Tug crew drowns as ‘Kristine’ batters Zambales coast
By Liz Lagniton (Maritime Fairtrade.org) | October 7, 2024 FILIPINO fishermen are grappling with declining fish catches in the West Philippine Sea as geopolitical tensions, rising fuel prices, and climate conditions like El Niño took a toll. The Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, which is being claimed by China, has experienced a significant drop in fish… Read More Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño
Ni Shane F. Velasco SUBIC, Zambales (PIA) — Prayoridad ng administrasyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na tugunan ang kabuhayan at pangangailangan ng mga mangingisda sa West Philippine Sea, habang patuloy na ipinaglalaban ang karapatan at soberanya ng bansa sa nasabing teritoryo. Iyan ang binigyang diin ni National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan… Read More National Security Council, tiniyak na hindi matitigil ang pangingisda sa West Philippine Sea
By Priam Nepomuceno | August 26, 2024 MANILA – Some 500 motorcycle riders on Sunday showed their support for military personnel tasked to defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through a “ride for a cause”. The riders motored their way from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City to Naval… Read More Riders express support, bring ‘care packs’ for WPS defenders
By Marna Dagumboy Del Rosario | July 24, 2024 CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga – A patriotic song calling on Filipinos to unite and defend the interests of the Philippines in the South China Sea was launched recently in Milan. In a statement, Consul General Elmer Cato said the song “Pamana” was written by him together with Kapampangan… Read More Song on West PH Sea launched in Milan
By Henry Empeño | July 22, 2022 MASINLOC, Zambales — While President Marcos vowed that the Philippines will continue asserting its rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), fishermen here said the presidential pronouncement lacked much significance to those who can no longer fish at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, due to the presence… Read More Scarborough fishers ‘disappointed’ with SONA
By Priam Nepomuceno | July 16, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – One of the Philippine Navy’s most capable surface combatants, fast attack interdiction craft BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901), got more potent as its “battle net” (BNET) system got a significant upgrade from Israeli defense manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. “This upgrade was validated through a comprehensive sea… Read More PHL Navy missile boat gets battle system upgrade
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | July 11, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said two China-flagged vessels are suspected to be involved in an allision with a Filipino fishing boat in Subic, Zambales on July 3, resulting in the sinking of the fishing boat and one of the two fishers still missing.… Read More 2 Chinese ships could be involved in allision with boat in Zambales
By Darryl John Esguerra | July 3, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday it sees “no threat of any imminent attack” from China, even as Senator Imee Marcos claimed that more than 20 areas in the country were potential targets of Chinese hypersonic missiles. “We will reach out to Senator Imee… Read More No imminent attack from China, NSC says on Imee’s missile threat claim
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