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2 coast guard officers to help lone teacher in Pag-asa Island

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 11:38 AM

Two PCG officers will help the lone teacher at the elementary school on Pag-asa Island (international name: Thitu Island), the seat of Palawan's Kalayaan municipality, in the West Philippine Sea, the agency said Sunday. Read more »

PH blasts Taiwan's live fire drills near Ligaw Island

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 10:07 PM

PH blasts Taiwan's live fire drills near Ligaw Island Read more »

Group sends care packages to troops in Kalayaan Island Group

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 02:43 PM

Soldiers and families living on far-flung Pagasa Island will receive care packages from the University of the Philippines Cadet Alumni Organization. Read more »

China envoy: Differences normal for 'close neighbors'

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 05:50 PM

The Chinese ambassador to Manila on Friday expressed confidence that the relationship between China and the Philippines could withstand differences Read more »

Australia, Japan, other countries express concern over Ayungin Shoal incident

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 21 09:13 AM

Somel countries have expressed concern over the recent incident at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

PNoy’s move vs. China on W. Philippine Sea won't be forgotten: Kalayaan town mayor

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 02:02 PM

The decision of former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III to challenge China's vast claims over almost the entire South China Sea will always be remembered, the mayor of Kalayaan town in Palawan where Beijing's incursions continue, said Friday. Read more »

DFA blasts Chinese Coast Guard for 'shadowing, blocking' Philippine Coast Guard

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 09:23 AM

The Department of Foreign Affairs has protested against the "shadowing, blocking, dangerous maneuver and radio challenges" by the Chinese Coast Guard to Philippine Coast Guard vessels conducting legitimate patrols and training exercises in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 31, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 03:38 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Around 220 Chinese vessels spotted in West Philippine Sea

Photo courtesy of the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea
Posted at Mar 31 03:53 PM

Photo shows Chinese marine vessels anchored at Julian Felipe Reef in this photo taken last March 27. Read more »

Philippines to increase presence in West Philippine Sea - Lorenzana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 12:45 AM

MANILA - The Philippines will increase its presence in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of National Defense said Saturday, amid continued calls for Chinese vessels to withdraw from disputed waters. Read more »

With 60 percent voter turnout, Comelec says Palawan plebiscite a success

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 07:40 PM

The Commission on Elections on Monday said the recent plebiscite in Palawan can be considered successful so far, even as the canvassing of votes continues. Read more »

Dividing Palawan: What's at stake?

ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group
Updated as of Mar 12 10:24 PM

After being postponed for nearly a year because of the pandemic, the plebiscite that will divide Palawan into three provinces is set to happen tomorrow, March 13. It is said to be a test case for how the Presidential elections next year will be conducted in a pandemic.  Read more »