201 vessels to join Fluvial Procession for Fiesta Señor 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines – From small boats to yachts, hundreds of vessels will be joining the upcoming Fluvial Procession, one of the highlights of the Fiesta Señor celebration, this January 20. At least 201 marine vessels have registered for the Fluvial Procession of the 459th Fiesta Señor, the Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7).....»»
Coast Guard to join Balikatan exercises with US
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard will join the Balikatan military exercises with the United States, with six of its vessels being readied for “humanitarian armed service” role in the 16-day drill slated to begin on Monday......»»
From the Newsrooms: April 21 to May 4, 2024
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 6, 2024, 9:00 amUpdated on: May 6, 2024, 2:29 am THE TIMING was on point. Beijing was delivering a message loud and clear when the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels used water cannons to block two Philippine civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on April 30 amidst the ongoing "Balikatan" exercises between troops of the United States and the Philippine.....»»
Traslacion in Davao
Hundreds of devotees join the "traslacion" or procession of the Black Nazarene under the Sta. Ana Parish in Davao City on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. MindaNews photo.....»»
Angeline Quinto first time hindi naka-join sa Traslacion: ‘Medyo nalungkot ako’
TILA nadismaya ang batikang aktres na si Angeline Quinto ngayong nagbabalik ang grand procession ng Itim na Nazareno o Traslacion matapos ang tatlong taong hiatus. Alam naman ng marami na isang deboto si Angeline, pero sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon kasi ay hindi siya nakasampa sa andas. Sa panayam ng ABS-CBN, aminado ang singer na nalungkot siya.....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
Jasmine at Rayver pinagkaguluhan, tinilian ng mga taga-Baguio
RATED Rni Rommel Gonzales TALAGA namang very special ang selebrasyon ng Panagbenga Festival this year dahil naki-join sa makulay na festivities ang Asawa ng Asawa Ko lead stars na sina Jasmine Curtis-Smith at Rayver Cruz. Kasama pa nila sa paghahatid ng saya sa Baguio City ang kanilang co-stars na sina Martin del Rosario at Liezel Lopez. Ginanap ang Kapuso Fiesta sa Sunshine Park noong Sabado, ….....»»
Foreign envoys condemn China’s latest aggression in WPS
China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia vessels “harassed, blocked, water cannoned, and rammed” vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed to Bajo de Masinloc to assist Filipino fishers in the area. .....»»
2 Chinese vessels spotted off Palawan near Balikatan site
Two Chinese naval vessels were spotted off Palawan near an area where Philippine, US and French warships were holding joint sail – on its last day yesterday – as part of the Balikatan exercises......»»
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.....»»
Philippines Coast Guard says ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel video
Footage published by the Philippines Coast Guard appears to show a collision between one of its ships and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Tuesday morning. The Philippines Coast Guard said it was carrying out a resupply mission in the South China Sea when it 'faced dangerous manoeuvres and blocking' from Chinese vessels that resulted in 'minor structural damage' to one of its vessels Continue reading........»»
Philippines military vessels shouldn’t accompany fishers in West Philippine Sea – Villar
The country’s military vessels should not accompany fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea to prevent possible attack from Chinese ships, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday......»»
2 vessels nabbed for illegal fishing in Palawan; 35 face charges
The Philippine Coast Guard apprehended two fishing vessels suspected of engaging in illegal fishing activities approximately 2.9 nautical miles southwest of Brgy. Cocoro, Magsaysay, Palawan last Thursday......»»
Bantay Dagat tells fisherfolks, fish dealers to register their gears, vessels
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An official of Cebu City’s Bantay Dagat Commission (BDC) is urging fisherfolks and fish dealers to comply with the mandatory registration of their fishing vessels and gears. Lawyer Ernesto Jose Rama, the BDC chairman, said in an episode of Cebu City Bantay Dagat Commission (BDC) aired via the Sugboanon Channel that.....»»
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.....»»
PCG sends vessel to Philippine Rise after reports of Chinese vessels loitering
"We will also check the reported Chinese research vessels in Benham Rise.".....»»
Navy: 2 Chinese research vessels out of Philippine’s EEZ
Two Chinese research vessels spotted “loitering” and doing research in the Philippine Rise, in the Philippines’ eastern seaboard, have left the country’s exclusive economic zone the Philippine Navy said yesterday......»»
Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise
Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
Small fishers to BFAR: File charges vs Chinese vessels destroying marine resources
Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas criticized the government’s alleged inaction toward the destructive activities of foreign vessels in Philippine waters. .....»»
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......»»
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......»»