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US destroyers sail in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions

Reuters
Posted at Feb 11 03:15 PM

Two US warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday. Read more »

Philippines, US unveil training center seen to boost sea patrol

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 02:45 PM

The Philippines and US unveiled Monday a new maritime training facility that is expected to strengthen Manila's capability to patrol its waters.  Read more »

Palace says PH should be 'thankful' China built rescue center on PH-claimed reef

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 04:37 PM

MANILA - The spokesman of President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said the Philippines should perhaps be “thankful” for the “maritime rescue center” that China claims to have built on Kagitingan or Fiery Cross Reef, one of the reefs being claimed by the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »

Philippines, Japan in talks for joint military exercise: Navy officials

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 03:32 PM

Manila and Tokyo are mulling joint naval exercises in a bid to boost defense ties and enhance regional stability, military officials said Tuesday, as a Japanese destroyer docked in the Philippine capital. Read more »

'New era': 3 Chinese warships in Manila for goodwill visit

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 25 10:16 PM

The visit is only the second ever port call of China in the Philippines. Both visits were under Duterte's administration.  Read more »

17 crew ng sumadsad na barko nasagip sa Palawan

Lynette dela Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 01:22 PM

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY – Dumating na sa lungsod Huwebes ng umaga ang 17 crew na nasagip mula sa kanilang sumadsad na barko sa Palawan.   Read more »

US navy ship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade talks with Beijing

Reuters
Posted at Jan 07 03:16 PM

A US guided-missile destroyer sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea claimed by China as US officials meet their counterparts in Beijing for talks during a truce in a bitter trade war. Read more »

3 Russian warships visit Manila

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 06 10:01 PM

Three Russian warships on Sunday docked here for a 5-day goodwill visit aiming to bolster maritime coordination between Manila and Moscow.  Read more »

Bangkay ng mag-amang sakay ng lumubog na bangka, natagpuan na

Ranulfo Docdocan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 26 11:11 PM

Natagpuan na ang dalawa pang pasahero ng lumubog na bangka sa karagatang sakop ng Biliran at Capoocan, Leyte, ayon sa Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Eastern Visayas.   Read more »

Japan mulls sending MSDF vessels to Chinese navy's fleet review

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 26 09:08 AM

TOKYO - The Japanese government is considering sending Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels to the Chinese navy's fleet review next April, as the two countries are looking to facilitate defense exchanges amid thawing diplomatic ties, a source familiar with bilateral ties said Tuesday. Read more »

Kolorum na mga bangka, huwag tangkilikin: Coast Guard

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 21 09:30 AM

MAYNILA - Ipinagiingat ng Philippine Coast Guard ang mga pasahero laban sa kolorum na mga bangkang magaalok na magtawid sa kanila sa dagat. Read more »

Gov't mulls review of PH-US defense treaty scope

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 20 07:20 PM

The treaty's role in the Philippines' sea dispute with China remains unclear.   Read more »

16 katao, nasagip mula sa nagkaaberyang bangka

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 19 01:34 PM

MAYNILA – Na-rescue ng mga tauhan ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ang 12 pasahero at apat na crew ng isang bangka na nagkaaberya sa karagatang sakop ng lalawigan ng Biliran Martes ng hapon. Read more »

Dredger barge lumubog sa dagat sakop ng Sipalay City

Mitch Lipa, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 06:40 PM

SIPALAY CITY, Negros Occidental – Lumubog sa dagat na sakop ng siyudad na ito ang isang dredger barge dahil sa lakas ng alon, Miyerkoles ng umaga. Read more »

Japan to transform MSDF destroyer into aircraft carrier

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 12 08:25 AM

TOKYO - Japan plans to effectively upgrade its helicopter carriers to enable them to transport and launch fighter jets, its draft new defense guidelines showed Tuesday, amid China's maritime assertiveness in waters around the country. Read more »

Ex-Marina staff, huli sa pagbebenta umano ng pekeng certificate

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 11:01 PM

Naaresto sa entrapment operation ang isang dating empleyado ng Maritime Industry Authority matapos umanong magbenta ng pekeng certificate of proficiency sa isang aplikante.  Read more »

US think-tank casts doubt on South China Sea code

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 04:15 PM

Chances of signing a code of conduct in the South China Sea any time soon may be slim, an analyst from a US think-tank said on Friday.   Read more »

PCG intercepts smuggled cigarettes in Zamboanga

Jewel Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 07:44 PM

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted an estimated P300,000 worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes from a ship docked at the city’s port on Friday. Read more »

Beijing lashes out at US for South China Sea sail-by

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 30 07:31 PM

China on Friday scolded the United States for sending naval vessels close to disputed islands in the South China Sea where Beijing has built military installations. Read more »

China recognizes PH sovereign rights in SCS oil and gas deal: Carpio

Ellen T. Tordesillas, VERA Files
Updated as of Nov 25 12:46 PM

Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio said Friday China could be recognizing the sovereign rights of the Philippines in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. Read more »