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AFP: PH troops didn’t point guns at China Coast Guard

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino troops stationed at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal were holding their rifles during the May 19 resupply mission as they stood guard against the “provocative presence” of the China Coast Guard (CCG), Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Tuesday. But the Filipinos never aimed their weapons.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerJun 5th, 2024

China drives away Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island from February 2 to February 9, in accordance with Chinese law, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

China drives away Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island from February 2 to February 9, in accordance with Chinese law, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard said on Sunday.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll

SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

China Says Philippine Vessel Illegally Landed on Disputed Atoll

SHANGHAI - China said Saturday a small civilian vessel from the Philippines had 'illegally placed itself on the beach' of an atoll in the South China Sea that both countries claim.The vessel, which landed on the Spratly Islands atoll on Friday, was there for supply purposes, the China coast guard posted on the Weixin platform.The Philippines' coast guard, national security council and foreign ministry did.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

China drives away Philippine coast guard vessel near Huangyan Island

The Chinese Coast Guard said on Monday that it drove away a Philippine coast guard vessel that intruded into waters adjacent to the Huangyan Island in accordance with Chinese law.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

UP Fighting Maroons reloads at the point guard spot by recruiting UAAP Mythical Five guard Rey Remogat

UP Fighting Maroons reloads at the point guard spot by recruiting UAAP Mythical Five guard Rey Remogat.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

PH bats for Asean coast guard protocol amid South China Sea woes

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is anticipating the creation of a new regional coast guard protocol as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said Thursday the ongoing conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) coast guard in Davao City will pave.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar visits Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar in Manila

Manila [Philippines], March 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday during its port call to Manila and said that India's Act East policy and Indo-Pacific vision will continue to give it a more contemporary form. He presented his remarks at the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredar on Tuesday and said that his visit and the ship's presence signify th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion ‘inaccurate’

MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) – A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as “inaccurate” its Chinese counterpart’s claim that a fisheries vessel “illegally intruded” into Beijing’s waters. The Chinese coast guard said earlier on Thursday it drove away a vessel of the Philippines’ Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and accused them of “illegally intruding”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship

MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Indian Coast Guard ship docks at Manila port amid tensions in South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG ship which arrived at the port on Monday, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat

A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal

China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Rappler exposes Duterte family s stash of guns

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 21, 2024, 5:05 pm CHEERS TO Rappler for its investigative report that revealed the formidable arsenal of guns held by former President Rodrigo Duterte together with at least four members of his family, counting a total of 654 guns. The pie.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Rappler exposes Duterte family s stash of guns

CHEERS TO Rappler for its investigative report that revealed the formidable arsenal of guns held by former President Rodrigo Duterte together with at least four members of his family, counting a total of 654 guns. The piece, written by Lian Buan, Jairo Bolledo, and Jodesz Gavilan, ask.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Mac Tallo: A dominant force in the local basketball scene

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Undoubtedly, Mac Jayven Tallo, popularly known as “Spida Mac” Tallo, is one of the finest guards in the local basketball scene. In addition to being an elite point guard, Tallo has had an undoubtedly tumultuous basketball career. Most recently, the 30-year-old Cebuano point guard has been in the news for the controversy he.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024