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CCG stops Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island
The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently stopped a group of Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a source confirmed with CGTN on Friday. Footage and two photos given by the source over the weekend show the group of fishermen standing on the reefs of the island and illegally collecting seashells, a move not only violating China's sovereign rights but damaging the ecological.....»»
WPS tension: Chinese vessel blocks PH research ship
A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel again made “dangerous maneuvers” on Thursday and tried to block a Philippine fishery vessel carrying marine scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea or WPS. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, told a press briefing on Friday that CCG vessel 5204 crossed the.....»»
China coast guard harasses Philippine boats
Another case of Chinese harassment in Philippine waters has been reported – this time with Filipino fishermen on the receiving end......»»
‘Exhaust all legal options to defend Pinoy fishermen’
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas and four other Catholic bishops yesterday asked the Philippine government to exhaust all legal options to defend the Filipino fishermen reportedly recently harassed at Scarborough Shoal by the China Coast Guard......»»
From the Newsrooms: December 11 to 16, 2023
BEIJING'S RISING belligerence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has dampened the mood of seasonal merry-making, especially for the Filipino troops stationed in the area and the fisherfolk who have borne the brunt of China's aggression. Media reports have quoted a security expert describing the shadowing of the country's re-supply missions along with the swarming of Chinese militia boats in Philippine waters as a "calcul.....»»
From the Newsrooms: December 11 to 16, 2023
BEIJING'S RISING belligerence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has dampened the mood of seasonal merry-making, especially for the Filipino troops stationed in the area and the fisherfolk who have borne the brunt of China's aggression. Media reports have quoted a security expert describing the shadowing of the country's re-supply missions along with the swarming of Chinese militia boats in Philippine waters as a "calcul.....»»
Scarborough Shoal convoy: 100 civilian boats will join sea caravan
MANILA, Philippines — The Scarborough Shoal convoy on May 5 will have 100 civilian fishing boats joining the sea caravan. It will culminate in the installation of assertive buoys. The civiliam mission will go on despite the mounting tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). READ MORE: Organizers of civilian caravan in Scarborough to invite.....»»
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
Philippines says boats damaged, crew injured in incident with Chinese vessels
China Coast Guard ships collided with and fired water cannons at Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea, causing minor damage and injuries, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Number of fishermen in West Philippine Sea up 60% – BFAR
More Filipino fishermen have begun dropping their nets again in the West Philippine Sea, with a ranking official from the Bureau of Fish.....»»
2 fishermen rescued off Occidental Mindoro
Two fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro on Saturday......»»
DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»
Bataan fishermen receive livelihood aid from BFAR
Bataan fishermen receive livelihood aid from BFAR.....»»
Gibo, AFP officials visit security facilities in Aurora
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and top officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited key security facilities in Aurora province on Thursday in an effort to ensure the country’s control over resources in the Philippine Rise......»»
Resupply missions in West Philippine Sea to continue – AFP
Amid continuing harassment by China, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the military will continue to carry out rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal......»»
Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP
“Contrary to international laws of war, the victims were tortured and killed." The post Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»
FACT CHECK | Roque’s claim that Task Force Davao will be disbanded is false
MindaNews fact-checked the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that Task Force (TF) Davao will be disbanded as Dabawenyos expressed concern that the city’s security will be weakened if such will happen. His claim is false, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The AFP has refuted the claims of former presidential […].....»»
News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus
MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»