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Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed

THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tactics-tailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based on the carrying supplies to the grounded Philippine BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines maintains as its outpost in Ayungin Shoa.....»»

Category: newsSource: manilanews manilanewsApr 18th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

PCG reports ongoing dangerous maneuvers from Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard is sounding the alarm as Chinese vessels continue in engaging in dangerous maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea, despite the presence of PCG and Philippine maritime assets......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Navy ready to support PCG patrols in West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has reassured the Philippine Coast Guard that the military, primarily through the Philippine Navy, is ready to provide more support in patrol operations being carried out in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Navy confirms increased cyberattacks in West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines yesterday confirmed an increase in cyberattacks on the country’s military ships in the past three to four years in the West Philippine Sea, but assured the public that such efforts to disrupt communications and jam signals in Philippine territorial waters are not a cause for alarm......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols

The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by government ships starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said vessels from the Philippine Coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

More PCG, BFAR vessels to be deployed in West Philippine Sea

Manila has ordered increased deployment of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessels in Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, aimed mainly at protecting the country’s interests and fishermen in the area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

79 percent want Philippines to work with US amid West Philippine Sea tension

Eight in 10 Filipinos want the Philippine government to work with the United States amid the continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China

Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea - Rappler

Atin Ito plans another try at civilian mission to West Philippine Sea Rappler.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

‘Government not giving up West Philippine Sea claims’

The Marcos administration is on the right track in its consistent lodging of official protests against China’s incursions and harassment in the West Philippine Sea, as the protests prove to the world the country’s determination to defend its sovereignty, House Deputy Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’

The country faces a decline in fisheries production amid reports that China has destroyed at least 21,000 acres of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea an expert from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute warned yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea

The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippines, US hold another joint activity in West Philippine Sea

Naval forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command completed another joint activity in the West Philippine Sea yesterday, in what officials stressed was a show of commitment of both nations to boost regional security and stability......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

China must withdraw ships from West Philippine Sea, groups say

Militant groups on Tuesday said China must withdraw its ships from the West Philippine Sea as well as its claims over islands based on bogus sovereignty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Gibo: Don’t fish alone in West Philippine Sea

Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Support up for military patrols in West Philippine Sea – OCTA poll

More Filipinos support expanded naval patrols and troop presence in the West Philippine Sea to assert the country’s territorial rights in the area, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Influence ops target journalists, expert as China vessels patrol West Philippine Sea

Filipino reporters and a known maritime expert received a barrage of messages from unidentifiable sources in 2023 that attempted to divert public attention away from Chinese vessels’ actions in the West Philippine Sea to Vietnam’s supposed “militarization” there. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Food shortages, joblessness and West Philippine Sea tension

Filipinos are in the grip of three major crises: a food shortage, joblessness and the West Philippine Sea tension......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Free PhilHealth coverage OK’d for solo parents

Single parents will now be entitled to free coverage of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. as provided under the law expanding the economic benefits for single fathers and mothers, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Full PhilHealth coverage for cancer treatment, major surgeries pushed

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should have full coverage of cancer treatments, heart bypass and other major operations, a party-list lawmaker said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024