Philippine News

CLASHES AT SEA. In these frame grabs, the Chinese Coast Guard ship 2155 is about to collide with the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Sindangan near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday. The Chinese ships also water-cannoned the PH civilian ship Unaizah May 4, damaging parts of it. …

Says ‘illegal, irresponsible’ actions led to collisions, injuries to four Filipino ship personnel China Coast Guard Vessel No. 5205 is shown directing a laser beam at BRP Malapascua on Feb. 6. 2023. The Philippine Coast Guard vessel was supporting a rotation and resupply mission of the Philippine Navy in Ayungin …

The Philippine Coast Guard said one of its ships was damaged Tuesday in a collision with a China Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission in the South China Sea. Screen grab from PH Coast Guard/ AFPTV MANILA, March 5, 2024 (AFP) – The Philippine Coast Guard said one of …

President Bongbong Marcos on Monday, March 4, sought to debunk what he said was a narrative that the Philippines is “at the beck and call” of the US when it comes to foreign policy decisions. /PCO/ (Eagle News)– The Philippines acts to protect its own interest, including when it comes …

President Marcos addresses the Lowy Institute, a prominent Australian think tank, and emphasized the Philippines’ dedication to peace amidst the complex power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific. AFP President hits China’s sea actions, gets Aussie, ASEAN backing President Marcos on Monday vowed the Philippines would continue to engage and push back …

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Monday said the Philippines wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully — but delivered a simple message to Beijing: “Stop harassing us.” Speaking on the sidelines of ASEAN-Australia summit in Melbourne, Manalo defended Manila’s policy of publicizing Chinese maneuvers in contested maritime territory, …

Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed alarm over the presence of Chinese vessels “loitering” and conducting research activities within the Philippine Rise, which is well within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EZZ). “The Philippines will not compromise its territorial integrity or allow any encroachment upon its sovereign rights. Philippine …

Think tank: 183 China ships swarmed Mischief Reef in July The Chinese maritime militia is as active as ever in the West Philippine Sea, deploying an average of 195 vessels a day across 10 features in the South China Sea—and a high of 183 ships at the Philippines’ Panganiban Reef …

IN MELBOURNE. President Marcos shakes hands with Australian officials as he arrived Sunday at the Melbourne Airport along with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and the Philippine delegates for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. PPO Photo President Marcos said the Philippines is looking to set the tone in raising issues of security, …

PADLOCKED. The Taguig City government on Sunday closed the Makati Park and Garden, which left employees of Makati City shut inside, as officials of Taguig’s Traffic Management Office, security guards, and Makati Public Safety Department personnel negotiate a solution (more photos inside the article). Lino Santos Taguig City “is a …