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China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation

The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Philippines resupply boat heavily damaged

Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

US condemns China’s latest aggression in WPS

The Philippines reported on Saturday that the Chinese Coast Guard blocked and damaged a Filipino supply boat with water cannons while it was on its way to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), causing injuries to personnel onboard......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea

MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

COA denies PNP generals’ appeal on blocked P131-million fast boat purchase

The Commission on Audit upholds the findings of the Fraud Audit Office, stating that the transaction of four former police generals in 2009 violated procurement laws.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Manila-based shipping firm eyes resumption of Davao-Lupon ferry services

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/February 20) – A Metro Manila-based shipbuilding company is eyeing to resume the Davao City – Lupon, Davao Oriental ferry boat operation in October, a City Council official said Tuesday. Councilor Conrado Baluran, Committee of Transportation and Communications chair, said that shipping firm Pinoy Catamaran proposed the possibility of servicing the stalled ferry […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

2 missing as boat sinks off Batangas

Two fishermen were reported missing after their motorized banca capsized in the waters off Tingloy town in this province on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Rocking the Boat

It’s not like they’ve never matched up before. Magnolia’s Tyler Bey and San Miguel Beer’s Bennie Boatwright have dueled since their NCAA days although not on a marquee platform. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

7 missing as pirates take over boat carrying smuggled cigarettes

Seven of 11 seafarers who were supposed to deliver smuggled cigarettes are missing since Monday after pirates divested them of their merchandise and forced them to jump out of their watercraft in an attack in the western seas of Maguindanao del Norte province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

7 missing passengers rescued after boat capsizes off Palawan waters

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued seven individuals last Friday after their motorbanca capsized in the vicinity waters off Isla Verde, Roxas, Palawan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

PH’s first 2024 resupply mission to Ayungin thwarted… by boat repairs

The military refuses to confirm reports of a resupply to Ayungin via airdrop, even as stills and footage of it make the rounds on social media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Balik Barroto Regatta 2024: Talisay duo wins race

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Brothers Lyndon and Ricardo Sumalinog from Talisay City emerged champions in the recently concluded ‘Balik Barroto Regatta 2024’ held last Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the sea waters off the South Road Properties (SRP).  The Sumalinog brothers of Barangay Tangke, Talisay City, finished the 6-nautical mile boat race in 36 minutes and 24.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Alas skipper Jia Morado-De Guzman stresses rise of Philippine volleyball takes years

Alas Pilipinas women captain Jia Morado-De Guzman acknowledged the challenges ahead for Philippine volleyball as the team heads to this week’s AVC Challenge Cup with short preparation time......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated News18 hr. 20 min. ago

PCG honors ship crew blasted with China water cannon

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recognized the captain and 38 crewmembers of BRP Bagacay who successfully carried out their humanitarian mission to Panatag Shoal last Tuesday despite attempts by the Chinese coast guard to stop them using powerful water cannons......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Petro Gazz s Palma underscores importance of trust 

Petro Gazz captain Remy Palma reiterated the value of trust in Coach Koji Tsuzurabara’s system as the Angels strengthened their semis bid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Brgy captain of 76-A questions delayed food distribution for fire victims

THE head of Barangay 76-A raises concern over food assistance for residents affected by the two fire incidents that occurred on Sunday, April 7, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024