SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The province of Antique is out to hook the tag of being the country’s sports fishing destination to further highlight its natural resources and boost tourism. Antique Fishing Festival (AFF) director and founder, Flord...
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MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday met with Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi in Tokyo, ahead of the inaugural Philippines-Japan Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (2+2) scheduled on Saturday. ...
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MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH jet fighters will conduct “dissimilar air combat tactics” (DACT) with Hawker Hunter aircraft of the US Navy on Friday, the last day of the two-week “Balikatan” exercises. “The last flight...
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The future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter long multi-role response vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has departed for her first sea trial in Japan ahead of her scheduled delivery in May. The PCG announced Wednesday, April 6, that...
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MANILA, Philippines — Despite the longstanding maritime row in the West Philippine Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte maintained that there is no quarrel between the Philippines and China and that the two countries can discuss issues related to the dispute, including the...
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Experts warn of millions of climate refugees and the disruption of economic growth in the region. The water level in the South China Sea has risen by 152mm since 1900, Chinese researchers have found, and the rate has accelerated in accordance with global...
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is anticipating the delivery of the future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel that it procured from Japan, next month. Abu said the arrival is especially meaningful for the PCG as the...
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Foreign policy experts warned that China has the ability to use direct military force for its maritime claims, so the next administration must craft a national security strategy that prioritizes strengthening ties with like-minded countries. “If China really...
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On or about 310530H March 2022, PNP personnel of Albay MARPSTA onboard rented motorized banca conducted seaborne patrol operation within the seawater Bacacay, Albay that resulted to the interception of FBca BODY 1 (colored Green and Red) powered by YANMAR 3 Piston...
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MANILA – Military personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States on Thursday conducted a bilateral amphibious exercise (AMPHIBEX) in the vicinity of Claveria, Cagayan as part of this year’s “Balikatan” exercises....
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MANILA, Philippines — “If you don’t prepare for an invasion then you will be invaded.” So said retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio as he pointed out the need to preposition American weapons and military equipment in the country for defensive...
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THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday said that a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship steered very close to one of its patrol ships in waters near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in Zambales. The PCG said that the incident which took place early this month was a...
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