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
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 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 22, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippines will neither yield nor waver in asserting its rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. “In the face of challenges to our territorial sovereignty, we will assert our rights and interests in the same fair and… Read More Marcos: PH won’t yield, waver on asserting West PH Sea rights
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 Priam Nepomuceno | July 9, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday belied China’s claims that the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) is causing massive environmental damage to the Ayungin Shoal. “The accusation against the Philippines by so-called ‘Chinese experts’ is false and a… Read More PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre
By Priam Nepomuceno | July 4, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it has demanded PHP60 million from China as payment for the equipment damage and losses incurred from the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) harassment of Manila’s rotation and resupply mission for Filipino troops in the Ayungin Shoal… Read More AFP demands P60M from China over damage losses in Ayungin clash
By E.H. Edejer | May 26, 2024 MASINLOC, Zambales — On top of safe access to Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, Zambales fishermen would need larger boats and updated fishing equipment so that they can gain comparative advantage and sustain their livelihood from the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was emphasized by Zambales Governor… Read More Zambales fishers need bigger boats, modern gear to compete in WPS
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