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Of science and sovereignty: Research station opens in Pag-asa Island

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 04:57 PM

A group of scientists from the UP Marine Science Institute recently opened a research station in Pag-asa island, in a bid to improve fishing systems and find exciting discoveries. Read more »

Over 100 more ships spotted in West Philippine Sea, geospatial intel firm says

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Posted at Jun 23 10:53 AM

More than 100 additional vessels were spotted within the country's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea this month, a geospatial intelligence firm has said, adding that the vessels were "likely Chinese ships". Read more »

Napocor to light up Pag-asa Island in West Philippine Sea

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Posted at Jun 11 07:12 PM

Napocor said the power plant, which would be switched on during the country's 123rd Independence Day, is set to distribute power to 86 facilities there, which include homes, government structures, and military camps.    Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 9, 2021

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Updated as of Aug 16 03:19 PM

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

AFP chief Sobejana flies to Pag-asa Island

Handout, Armed Forces of the Philippines via Reuters
Posted at Jun 09 07:25 PM

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Cirilito Sobejana walks beside Naval Station Emilio Liwanag Commanding Officer Rey Tibay during a visit to the Philippines-claimed Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea on Monday. Read more »

Philippines’ COVID-19 vaccination reaches Pag-asa Island

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 03:34 PM

The municipal government of Kalayaan, which has jurisdiction over the island located 285 nautical miles away from mainland Palawan, said 65 individuals were inoculated with CoronaVac. Read more »

Philippines files fresh protest vs China's 'incessant' presence in West PH Sea

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Updated as of May 30 01:02 AM

MANILA— The Philippines on Friday filed a diplomatic protest against China over its "incessant" presence around the Pag-Asa Islands in the West Philippine Sea, the latest in a string of filings to counter Chinese encroachment in Philippine waters. Read more »

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

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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 »

'Unsettling to see': Hundreds of Chinese vessels swarm Gaven Reef, Chigua Reef

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 04 11:34 AM

Nothing less than a swarm of Chinese vessels have surrounded multiple reefs in the disputed waters, particularly in areas that are close to the artificial islands built by China.  Read more »

Election officials to fly to Pag-asa Island for plebiscite on dividing Palawan

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 25 09:13 PM

MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it has requested military assistance to fly some of its election officers to Kalayaan town on Pag-asa Island next month for a plebiscite on the move to divide Palawan into 3 provinces. Read more »

Filipino fisherman blocked by Chinese Coast Guard near Pag-asa Island

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Posted at Jan 26 10:04 PM

A group of Philippine fishermen urged the Duterte administration to condemn China's order for its coast guard to open fire at foreign vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea.  Read more »

Pilipinas 'dedma' sa bagong batas ng China ukol sa South China Sea

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Updated as of Jan 26 09:26 PM

Maaari nang gamitan ng armas ng China Coast Guard ang bangka o barko ng ibang bansa sa mga karagatang inaangkin nila. Read more »

Philippine town gives official names to 4 sandbars, 2 coral reefs around Pag-asa Island

Arlie Cabrestante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 02:10 PM

The local government of Kalayaan in Palawan has named 4 sandbars and 2 coral reefs in Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, whose surrounding waters are continuously being claimed by China despite a 2016 arbitration award invalidating Beijing's sweeping claims over almost the entire South China Sea.   Read more »

Filipinos in West Philippine Sea celebrate independence day

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Posted at Jun 13 12:43 AM

Bad weather triggered the cancellation of a grand independence day celebration in Pag-asa Island, but it did not stop Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea from marking the occasion. Read more »

Kahit inulan: Pagdiwang ng Araw ng Kalayaan sa Pag-asa Island, natuloy

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Posted at Jun 12 08:53 PM

Sumama man ang panahon at hindi nakarating ang mga panauhin sa malaking pagdiriwang ng mga residente ng Pag-asa Island sa West Philippine Sea ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, hindi sila nagpapigil sa paggunita nito. Read more »

WATCH: Pag-asa Island residents raise Philippine flag on Independence Day

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Posted at Jun 12 04:07 PM

A few residents of Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea held a modest commemoration of Independence Day on Friday, instead of a big celebration as initially planned by government officials.  Read more »

Ex-Justice Carpio says PH 'totally defenseless' on Pag-asa Island

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 12:47 PM

MANILA - Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio underscored the need to put up adequate defense on Pag-Asa Island to defend Philippine territorial waters.   Read more »

The ANC Brief: Love letter

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Posted at Jun 11 05:00 AM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of Fil-China Friendship Day.  Read more »

Chinese intimidation forces Filipinos to avoid traditional fishing grounds

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Posted at Jun 10 11:37 PM

In the West Philippine Sea, Chinese intimidation is forcing residents and fishermen of Pag-asa Island to stay away from what used to be their fishing grounds. Read more »

Barko ng China nagpapatrolya sa palibot ng Pag-asa Island

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Posted at Jun 10 08:10 PM

Nangangambang magpunta ang ilang residente ng Pag-asa Island sa West Philippine Sea sa mga sandbar na dati nilang pahingahan at pangisdaan.  Read more »