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Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 6th, 2024

Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 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

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

Philippine President rules out of deploying water cannons to counter Chinese attacks in South China Sea

Manila [Philipines], May 7 (ANI): Philippine President Bongbong Marcos on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said that the island nation will not respond to the Chinese attacks on Philipines marine vessels, Manila Times reported. The President said it would prefer to continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means while.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Philippine President rules out of deploying water cannons

Manila [Philipines], May 7 (ANI): Philippine President Bongbong Marcos on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said that the island nation will not respond to the Chinese attacks on Philipines marine vessels, Manila Times reported. The President said it would prefer to continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means while.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 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

Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy

Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 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

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

Build ‘turtle ships’ to resupply Ayungin

Our engineers must build “turtle ships.” Such ships would fend off Chinese ramming, laser gunning and water cannoning in our seas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 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

Philippines won’t use water cannons, invites China to talks

The Philippines has no plans of “attacking anyone with water cannons or any other offensive,” President Marcos said yesterday in the wake of the most serious act yet by the Chinese against Filipino vessels in Philippine waters......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Marcos signs EO reinforcing PH maritime security in WPS

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order geared at strengthening the country’s maritime security and domain awareness in light of China’s recent aggressive threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Executive Order No. 57, which Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed on March 25, was released to the media on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Philippines says boats damaged, crew injured in incident with Chinese vessels

China Coast Guard ships collided with and fired water cannons at Philippine boats conducting a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea, causing minor damage and injuries, authorities said Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos: Mga kalambuan sa WPS di pasagdan

Marcos: Mga kalambuan sa WPS di pasagdan.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

President Marcos calls for end to Houthi attacks on ships

President Marcos called for an end to attacks on ships and respect for freedom of navigation yesterday after two Filipinos died in a recent attack by Houthi rebels on a shipping vessel in the Gulf of Aden......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 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