Chinese vessels block PH ship
(UPDATE) THE Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday accused Chinese vessels of «dangerous» maneuvers during a nine-day patrol near a reef off the coast of the country.
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BFAR to purchase new vessels to beef up presence in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said Monday that it will procure additional patrol vessels to strengthen its presence and assist Filipino fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Chinese vessels shadow Philippine ship in Panatag Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels performed dangerous and blocking maneuvers against the BRP Teresa Magbanua during its nine-day patrol at Panatag or Scarborough Shoal from Feb. 1 to 9, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported yesterday.
PCG patrol in Bajo de Masinloc detects 8 Chinese vessels
MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:12 p.m.) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Sunday that it had monitored the presence of eight Chinese vessels during a patrol earlier this month in Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.
Philippines to sustain non-military approach in Ayungin missions
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government would continue with its non-military approach to the resupply missions for troops on a grounded military ship on Ayungin Shoal, an official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said yesterday.
Coast Guard getting 5 new vessels from Japan
MANILA, Philippines — Expect a significant improvement in the operational capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) with the approval of P29.3-billion budget for its acquisition of five new vessels.
Japan's PM Kishida strengthens alliances amid maritime tensions on Philippine patrol ship tour
Japan's Prime Minister joins Philippine patrol ship in a symbolic gesture of solidarity, strengthening regional alliances against China's assertiveness in maritime disputes, reported ABC News.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concluded his two-day visit to Manila with a symbolic visit to the Japanese-built BRP Teresa Magbanua, which was docked at Manila harbor. During his visit, he discussed defense cooperation with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing their mutual concerns about China's actions in the region."I truly hope that this will lead to regional peace and prosperity as well as a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Kishida addressed senior Philippine government and coast guard officials on board the Magbanua, one of Manila's largest patrol ships, which is part of the city's financially constrained coast guard.