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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

Manila court orders DFA to cancel passport of ex-NegOr Rep. Teves

A Manila court has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges and has been declared a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Friday. “Although the freedom to travel is guaranteed, it does not give one an unlimited.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

DFA ordered to cancel expelled solon Arnie Teves’ passport

In a resolution dated February 8, Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 51 ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel Teves’ passport, citing the former lawmaker’s “designation” by the Anti-Terrorism Council, which served as grounds for the revocation of his documents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippines, China agree on improved maritime communications, ‘calm’ approach

The DFA said that Filipino and Chinese diplomats had “frank and productive discussions” to de-escalate the situation in the strategically and economically important waterway during a bilateral consultation on the South China Sea. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

18 Pinoy seafarers held in Oman – DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs is still waiting for information on how several Filipino crewmembers of an oil tanker were allegedly taken hostage by the Iran regime in Oman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Fisherman from Alcoy, Cebu dies of heart attack while at sea

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The body of a fisherman was found on his pump boat that was floating on the waters of Purok Lumboy, Sitio Cambulak, Brgy. Granada in Boljoon town, southern Cebu early on Tuesday morning, May 14.  The deceased was identified as Alejandro Medez, of legal age and a resident of Brgy. Atabay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Record field in world dragon boat meet

With six months left before the event, the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championships to be hosted by Puerto Princesa City is bound to surpass the previous editions in terms of participation......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon incident

Manila, Philippines - Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on Thursday to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea.A coast guard vessel and another government boat were damaged in the April 30 incident near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, according to the Philippines' foreign ministry.Manila and Beijing have a long history of territorial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Philippines seeks to regain dragon boat championship at home

The Philippines is eyeing to once again bag the overall championship in the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championship later this year, Philippine Canoe-Kayak and Dragon Boat Federation president Leonora Escollante said, with the country hosting the event......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Tourists transfer to Cordova as Lapu-Lapu City imposes environmental fee

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several local and foreign tourists who had booked island hopping tours in Lapu-Lapu City decided to transfer to Cordova town on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, reportedly to avoid paying the P100 environmental fee implemented starting that day. According to Mark Ramirez, a pump boat operator, around four of their bookings from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Boat catches fire off Davao Occidental

Two fishermen were rescued after their boat caught fire in the waters off Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 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 20th, 2024

2 fishermen rescued off Occidental Mindoro

Two fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro on Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

World Insights: Refusing to take sides, ASEAN insists on impartiality

A fishing boat sails in the Qiongzhou Strait as the summer fishing moratorium ended in the South China Sea, Aug. 16, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu).....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 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

China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters (VIDEO)

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands Chinese 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 tan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 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:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters (VIDEO)

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands Chinese 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 tan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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