Tag: Pag-Asa Island
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China Coast Guard Forces Philippine Research Ships to Halt Operations in West Philippine Sea
In a tense encounter in the West Philippine Sea, two Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels, BRP Datu Pagbuaya and BRP Datu Bankaw, were compelled to abandon their marine scientific research and sand sampling activities at the Pag-Asa cays due to aggressive actions by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and a People’s…
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House of Representatives Commits to Enhancing Life on Pag-asa Island
The House of Representatives has vowed unwavering support for the residents of Pag-asa Island, Palawan, aiming to uplift their living conditions and tackle the unique challenges they face in this remote and disputed territory. On January 16, 2025, during a visit led by House Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairperson Rachel Arenas and 1Rider Representative Rodrigo…
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Philippines Boosts Kalayaan Island Group Infrastructure with Additional P3.03 Billion
The Philippine government has announced an additional investment of PHP3.03 billion for the development of infrastructure in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), part of the contested Spratly Islands. This funding will enhance the Pag-asa Island airport with PHP1.65 billion and allocate PHP300 million for the Pag-asa shelter port. Additionally, PHP1.08 billion is set aside for…
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Philippine Air Force Commander Inspects Strategic Sites in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that its commander, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, conducted a significant tour of key military installations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this week. The visit, which spanned from Tuesday to Wednesday, included stops at the Antonio Bautista Air Base (ABAB) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and Pag-asa Island, highlighting the…
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