Tag: West Philippine Sea
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Filipinos Back WPS Transparency Policy Amid China’s Coercive Actions, Pulse Asia Survey Finds
Overview: Broad Public Support for WPS Transparency A new Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation shows overwhelming public backing in the Philippines for continuing a transparency policy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and for publicly exposing China’s coercive actions against Filipino vessels and fishermen. Conducted from September 27 to…
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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…
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Water Cannon and Ramming Tension Near Pag-asa Island
Escalation in the West Philippine Sea The West Philippine Sea has witnessed another provocative encounter as a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel fired a water cannon and rammed a Philippine ship near Pag-asa Island on Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred at about 9:15 a.m., involved CCG vessel 21559 directing its water cannon at the…
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Water Cannon Fire: China’s Coast Guard Targets Filipino Vessels Near Pag-asa Island
Brief Overview of the Incident In the early hours of Sunday, a confrontation between Chinese and Filipino vessels unfolded near Pag-asa Island, part of the Kalayaan Group within the West Philippine Sea. Philippine authorities reported that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel launched a water cannon at a Philippine-anchored BFAR ship and subsequently rammed its…
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Strengthening Maritime Cooperation in the West Philippine Sea
Introduction The recent conclusion of the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) marks a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation among the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). Conducted in the West Philippine Sea, this joint exercise aims to enhance the three…
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Strengthening Ties: PH, Japan, and US Cooperation in WPS
Introduction The geopolitical landscape of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has become a focal point of concern, especially with ongoing tensions involving China. In a significant development, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recently concluded the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA). This event, conducted in collaboration with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)…
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Strengthening Ties: PH, Japan, and US Reaffirm Cooperation in WPS
Introduction The strengthening of trilateral cooperation among the Philippines, Japan, and the United States is a vital development in the geopolitical landscape of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Recently, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wrapped up the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United…
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Rescue of Fishermen Lost in the West Philippine Sea
Overview of the Rescue Operation On Sunday morning, September 7, three fishermen who had been stranded for two days in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were successfully rescued by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC). Their situation turned dire after they drifted for miles due to rough waters, but a fortunate series of events led them…
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Three Fishermen Rescued from West Philippine Sea
The Rescue of Three Fishermen in the West Philippine Sea On Sunday morning, September 7, a miraculous rescue unfolded in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as three fishermen, stranded for two days, found their way to the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) detachment. Their story highlights the courage of both the fishermen and the authorities involved…
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Three Fishermen Rescued After Drifting in the West Philippine Sea
Rescue Operation in the West Philippine Sea On Sunday morning, September 7, a dramatic rescue unfolded in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as three fishermen, lost at sea for two days, were finally brought to safety. Their journey from being stranded to rescued highlights the challenges faced by fishermen in this vast marine area. Stranded…