Tag: PCG
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Basilan Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 33 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Overview of the Basilan Boat Tragedy The Basilan boat tragedy has escalated into a grave loss of life, with the death toll now reported at 33. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed that four more bodies were recovered on January 30, bringing the total number of fatalities in the incident to 33. This development comes…
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Basilan Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 33, PCG Reports New Recoveries
Update on casualties and latest recoveries The death toll from the Basilan boat tragedy has risen to 33, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Four more bodies were recovered on January 30 as authorities continue search and retrieval operations in the wake of the incident. The PCG said the numbers reflect the ongoing work…
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Basilan Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 33 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Overview of the Basilan Boat Tragedy The Basilan boat tragedy has claimed additional victims, with the death toll rising to 33 after four more bodies were recovered on January 30. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed the updated figures on January 31, underscoring the ongoing search and recovery operations following the incident that shocked families…
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Why China Wants Manila to Hold Its West PH Sea Spokesperson Accountable
Background: The West Philippine Sea dispute and recent protests The South China Sea remains one of Asia’s most sensitive and protracted flashpoints. The Philippines, which administers parts of the region and has several competing claims with China, often uses the term West Philippine Sea (WPS) to describe waters within its exclusive economic zone. In recent…
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Why China’s Embassy Wants Manila to Hold Its West Philippine Sea Spokesperson Accountable
Background: Tensions in the West Philippine Sea The dispute over the West Philippine Sea, a region rich in resources and strategic waterways, continues to test ties between the Philippines and China. Recent exchanges have intensified after statements from Manila’s West Philippine Sea spokesperson were met with strong objections from Beijing. The Chinese embassy in Manila…
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Filipinos Rally Behind WPS Transparency: Pulse Asia Survey Shows Broad Support for Public Exposure of China’s Actions
Massive Public Support for West Philippine Sea Transparency Policy A new Pulse Asia survey, commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, reveals strong public demand in the Philippines for continued transparency regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and China’s coercive actions against Filipino vessels and fishermen. Conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, the…
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WPS Transparency Policy Gains Broad Support as Pulse Asia Findings Highlight Public Backing
Overview: A Clear Public Call for Transparency in the West Philippine Sea A new Pulse Asia survey, commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, reveals strong public support for a continued transparency policy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, the nationwide study shows that 94% of Filipinos…
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China Coast Guard water cannon incident near Pag-asa Island underscores West Philippine Sea tensions
Escalation at Pag-asa: What happened In the early hours of Sunday, a confrontation unfolded off Pag-asa Island in the Kalayaan Group within the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, designated 21559, fired its water cannon at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a Bureau of Fisheries and…