Where’s the law for Phl to get even?
Is there a peaceful way to retaliate against China’s attacks in the West Philippine Sea? Yes, says international maritime lawyer Jay Batongbacal, PhD.
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DMW: Philippines seafarers refuse to sail through Red Sea
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are refusing to board foreign vessels passing through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
DMW confirms M/V Tutor sinking
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) yesterday confirmed the sinking of the missile-hit M/V Tutor but still refused to declare the missing Filipino crew member as “dead.”
Pinoy captain vows to return to sea after Houthi attack
MANILA, Philippines — MV Tutor captain Christian Domarique has vowed to return to the seas after he and 20 other Filipino seafarers were rescued from a June 12 Houthi attack.
Philippines, Japan, US, Canada navies in joint sail
MANILA, Philippines — Naval forces of the Philippines, Japan, the United States and Canada embarked on a joint sail in the South China Sea on Sunday in reaffirmation of their commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
‘Inside! Inside!’ Sailors Recount Houthi Attack and U.S. Navy Rescue
The crew of the Tutor, a Greek-owned bulk carrier sailing across the Red Sea to India, were on the deck on a sunny morning last week when they spotted in the distance what looked like a fishing vessel with two people aboard. The crew members thought it was nothing unusual, but moments later, the ship captain said, they noticed a vessel rushing toward their ship.
Press Release - Senator Tol tells Pinoy fishers to exercise precaution as they sail to WPS
MANILA, Philippine - On Saturday (June 15), the day China said it would start arresting and detaining fishermen for 60 days without trial when caught within its claimed territory that covers Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino told Filipino fisherfolk to exercise precautions as they sail to fish in their traditional fishing grounds.
DFA condemns Houthi attack on merchant vessel with Filipino crew
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned Houthi rebels' attack on the merchant vessel MV Tutor sailing in the Red Sea.