Atin Ito’s advance team breaches China’s Scarborough blockade, delivers supplies to fishers
“Despite China's massive blockade, we managed to breach their illegal blockade, reaching Bajo de Masinloc to support our fishers with essential supplies. Mission accomplished!” said Rafaela David, president of Akbayan Party and co-convenor of Atin Ito. .....»»
Gov’t urged to aid fishers during recurring seasonal loss
Sigwada, according to a statement released by national fishers’ group Pamalakaya, forces municipal fishers “to suspend their fishing operations due to big waves and strong winds.” The post Gov’t urged to aid fishers during recurring seasonal loss appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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.....»»
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought
"Fishers also bear the brunt of the El Niño phenomenon. During drought, fish usually swim deeper than usual to seek cooler temperatures, making fishing more difficult and costly as we have to spend extra time and fuel." The post Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
China monitored Philippine vessel delivering supplies at Ren ai Reef
The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday monitored and tracked a Philippine vessel delivering living supplies to the country's illegal grounded warship in Ren'ai Reef, the CCG said in a statement on Saturday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands, including the Ren'ai Reef, and its adjacent waters," it said, adding that the CCG is carrying out law enforcement activities in the sea areas under.....»»
China monitored Philippine vessel delivering supplies at Ren ai Reef
The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday monitored and tracked a Philippine vessel delivering living supplies to the country's illegal grounded warship in Ren'ai Reef, the CCG said in a statement on Saturday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands, including the Ren'ai Reef, and its adjacent waters," it said, adding that the CCG is carrying out law enforcement activities in the sea areas under.....»»
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......»»
China using cyanide to destroy Scarborough on purpose — BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources revealed that Chinese fisherfolk have been using the deadly chemical compound cyanide to damage Bajo de Masinloc — a body of water also known as the Scarborough Shoal......»»
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.....»»
Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’
Matapos akusahang ibinenta ang Scarborough Shoal sa China, rumesbak si dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV at sinabing ang kampo ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang kumita dahil sa deal sa Beijing. The post Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’ first appeared on Abante......»»
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.....»»
Philippines to probe Chinese, Vietnamese cyanide fishing accusations in Scarborough | The wRap
The wRap's highlights: Scarborough Shoal, academic calendar, Zanjoe Marudo & Ria Atayde.....»»
BingoPlus delivers a successful partnership with Miss Universe Philippines 2024
BingoPlus delivers a successful partnership with Miss Universe Philippines 2024.....»»
Bacolod delivers 526K liters of water to El-Niño hit households
Bacolod delivers 526K liters of water to El-Niño hit households.....»»
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.....»»
House calls for DICT briefing on gov’t websites attacked by China-based hackers
The House of Representatives has asked the Department of Information and Communications Technology to hold an immediate briefing on recent cybersecurity breaches by China-based hackers on government websites......»»
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......»»
Mga pampaswerte sa Year of the Wooden Dragon
ILANG araw na lang at magaganap na ang Chinese New Year kaya naman agad na dumayo ang BANDERA team sa Binondo para siyasatin kung ano nga ba ang mga bagay na pwedeng maghatid ng suwerte sa atin para sa pagpasok ng Year of the Wood Dragon. Halina at alamin kung ano ang mga bagay na.....»»
Palawan fishers anxious about China’s threat to arrest ‘trespassers’
Palawan-based fishers have expressed fear of getting picked up at sea by the Chinese coast guard and detained for 60 days once Beijing’s new maritime regulation takes effect on June 15......»»
BARMM gives aid to farmers, fishers to mitigate El Niño effects
BARMM gives aid to farmers, fishers to mitigate El Niño effects.....»»
Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts
“NFA should release the rice from warehouses and distribute it to farmers and fishermen who lost their income due to El Niño instead of making a profit and selling to private traders. Many are already complaining of hunger and loss, so the distribution of aid and compensation should be stepped up." The post Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»