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PH to 'do everything' to improve maritime sector after Europe agreement

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 02 12:59 PM

As of 2022, there are some 490,00 Filipino seafarers in different parts of the world. Read more »

DFA welcomes EU's decision on Filipino seafarers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 02 12:12 AM

The Department of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the decision by the European Commission to extend recognition of certificates issued by the Philippines to seafarers. Read more »

Reforms in seafarers' training sought as PH averts job loss

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 01 06:38 PM

At least 2 lawmakers said training and education should be strengthened among Filipino seafarers after the Philippines averted a potential job loss for them. Read more »

EU says won't ban Filipino seafarers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 10:25 PM

The European Union will continue to recognize certificates of Filipino seafarers, saying the Philippines has made "serious" developments to comply with maritime labor requirements. Read more »

Coast Guard takes custody of Chinese ship crew over alleged crimes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 31 10:51 PM

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines said seven members of the Chinese crew are criminal suspects in the mainland. Read more »

'Chinese vessel shadowed PH vessel near Ayungin Shoal'

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Posted at Mar 30 06:01 PM

A Chinese coast guard vessel shadowed the BRP Malapascua in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea last week, the PCG said Thursday. Read more »

UK to ‘increase collaboration’ with PH in maritime security

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 08:31 PM

The United Kingdom is committed to have an “increased collaboration” with the Philippines in maritime security efforts. Read more »

Senior DFA official: PH-China maritime dispute a 'serious concern'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 01:47 AM

A senior Philippine diplomat reaffirms Manila's position that maritime issues with Beijing remain a serious concern. Read more »

Maritime row with China a serious concern: PH diplomat

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 24 09:13 PM

Tensions between the Philippines and China regarding Chinese intrusions in the West Philippine Sea remain a serious concern that must be addressed through diplomatic means, a senior Philippine diplomat said Friday. Read more »

Chinese military says 'warned' US warship to leave S. China Sea

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 23 02:18 PM

The Chinese military said it had tracked a US warship in the South China Sea on Thursday and "warned it to leave" waters claimed by Beijing. Read more »

Marina official denies signing permit of sunken oil tanker

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 12:08 AM

The Philippine maritime regulator denies issuing the permit that allowed the MT Princess Empress to set sail before it capsized to cause the massive oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. Read more »

PCG iimbestigahan ang ipinakitang permit ng MT Princess Empress

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 15 09:56 PM

Iimbestigahan na ng PCG kung lehitimo ang ipinakitang certificate of public convenience ng kompanya ng lumubog na MT Princess Empress. Read more »

PCG formally requests US to help clean up Mindoro oil spill: Abu

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 12:37 PM

'They have more experience and knowledge in this issue. It's just a matter of making known to them that we are asking assistance from them.' Read more »

PCG rescues Japanese crew

PCG Handout via EPA-EFE
Posted at Mar 11 11:58 AM

Coastguard rescuers on a rubber boat maneuver next to a distressed Japanese ship in the waters of Mindoro island on Saturday. Read more »

One missing after sea vessels allide in Cebu

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 11:50 AM

Two vessels were involved in an allision incident in this province on Friday, leaving one person missing, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Read more »

PCG now allowed to make public WPS incidents: official

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 11 11:08 AM

The PCG is now allowed by the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea to make public incidents in those waters, an official said Saturday. Read more »

Mga estudyante sa Pag-asa Island may pangamba sa mga barko ng China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 09:21 PM

Maging ang mga estudyante ng nag-iisang eskuwelahan sa Pag-asa Island sa Palawan, ramdam ang anila'y takot bunsod ng mga barko ng China. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 7, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 11:30 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Roro vessel and tanker collide in Negros Oriental

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 04:21 PM

The Philippine Coast Guard District Negros Oriental on Tuesday reported a maritime accident at Tampi Port, Amlan in Negros Oriental. Read more »

PH Coast Guard gets new rigid hull inflatable boats

Mores Heramis, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 07 02:16 PM

PH Coast Guard presents nine new rubber boats which will be used to safeguard the country’s coastline and respond to future maritime incidents. Read more »