Tag: Maritime Security
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Biden Commends Marcos’s Diplomacy in South China Sea Dispute as US, Philippines, Japan Strengthen Ties
In a significant virtual trilateral meeting, US President Joe Biden, alongside President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, celebrated the robust progress in their trilateral partnership. The meeting, held on January 13, 2025, focused on reinforcing cooperation in maritime security, economic resilience, and technological advancement. Biden specifically lauded…
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BRP Teresa Magbanua Stands Guard Against Illegal Chinese Coast Guard Activities in Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard’s vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, continues its vigilant watch off the coast of Zambales to counter the unauthorized operations of the China Coast Guard (CCG). According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, a CCG ship identified as ‘3304’ was found operating illegally 70 to 80 nautical miles…
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Philippine Navy Enhances Readiness to Safeguard National Waters
The Philippine Navy has significantly bolstered its operational capabilities, ensuring it can effectively protect the nation’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Commander John Percie Alcos, the Navy’s spokesperson, emphasized the importance of this readiness in fulfilling the Navy’s responsibilities under the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC), which aims to secure all Philippine territories, including the 200-nautical…
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Marcos, Biden, and Ishiba to Hold Trilateral Call on January 12
The Philippine presidential palace in Manila has confirmed a forthcoming virtual meeting involving President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Scheduled for January 12, this trilateral phone call was announced by Cesar Chavez, the Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office. Details regarding the agenda of…
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Philippine Navy Vows Robust Defense of Key Maritime Routes
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of vital maritime routes across the nation, aligning with the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC). During a recent press conference, PN’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, emphasized that the Navy’s vigilance extends beyond the San Bernardino…
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Philippine Navy Commits to Vigilant Monitoring of Key Maritime Routes
The Philippine Navy has pledged to maintain rigorous surveillance over vital maritime corridors within the nation, aligning with the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC). During a recent press conference, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, emphasized the Navy’s commitment to not only the San Bernardino Strait but also to…
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Philippine Government Alarmed by Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ in National Waters
The Philippine government has raised concerns about the presence of a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, dubbed a ‘monster ship’ due to its enormous size, within the country’s exclusive economic zone. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin highlighted the issue during a press briefing at Malacañang, stating that the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is actively monitoring the ship’s…
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Philippine Navy Investigates Submersible Drone Found Off Masbate, Suspects Surface Ship Launch
The Philippine Navy is delving into the origins of a submersible drone discovered by local fishermen in the waters near San Pascual, Masbate, on December 30, 2024. The device, described as bright yellow, 3.5 meters long, 24 centimeters in diameter, and weighing 94 kilograms, was likely deployed from a surface vessel, according to Rear Adm.…
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Navy Takes Custody of Submersible Drone Found by Fishermen in Masbate
The Philippine Navy has officially taken possession of a submersible drone that was discovered by local fishermen in the waters near San Pascual, Masbate. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, when 30-year-old fisherman Rodnie Valenzuela and his fellow fishermen were out fishing at around 6 a.m. in Barangay Iniwaran. They stumbled upon the drone…
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