Tag: Maritime Security

Five vessels attacked in Gulf amid escalating Iran conflict

AT least five ships were attacked in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further intensifying the ongoing conflict between Iran and...

PCG ramps up port inspections, monitoring as holiday travel peaks

MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has placed its units on heightened alert and continues to intensify maritime safety operations nationwide amid the...

‘Deeply Irresponsible’: Tarriela slams Barzaga’s call to abolish coast guard

PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea concerns Commodore Jay Tarriela has slammed Representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr. for calling for the abolition...

AFP confirms surge in Chinese vessels near Batanes, links spike to Marcos’ India visit

MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Tuesday a notable increase in the number of Chinese vessels operating near Batanes,...

PH urges China to respect 2016 Hague ruling on West Philippine Sea

MANILA — The Philippines has renewed its call for China to comply with the 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated Beijing’s sweeping claims over the...

PBBM Orders Destruction of ₱8-B Floating Shabu as He Inspects Seized Drugs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally conducted an ocular inspection of over a ton of floating methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, recovered by local fishermen along...

More countries condemn China Coast Guard’s water cannon use on Filipino vessels off Zambales

MANILA, Philippines — An increasing number of countries have voiced concern over the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) recent use of water cannons against Philippine...

Philippine Coast Guard Ensures Continued Deployment of Vessels in West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has assured the public that it will continue deploying maritime vessels in the disputed waters of the West Philippine...

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