AFP probes cyanide attack on Sierra Madre
‘There were no fish caught, no clams, and no nets were found. So the question we are now studying is: was this an attempt to possibly poison our men by…
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‘There were no fish caught, no clams, and no nets were found. So the question we are now studying is: was this an attempt to possibly poison our men by…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines is investigating a possible attempt to poison troops stationed at Ayungin Shoal following a reported…
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‘The use of cyanide on Ayungin Shoal is a form of sabotage that seeks to kill local fish populations, depriving Navy personnel of a vital food source.’
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For more than two years, the recruits presumably provided China information about Philippine defense and foreign policy positions, military logistics and…
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After using water cannons, ramming and lasers, China is now increasingly confronting the Philippines in the realm of information and public perception, a…
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The newly formed Task Force Philippines is an expansion of the earlier Task Force Ayungin, which was originally focused on operations in the West Philippine…
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Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday, 29 October, condemned the alleged use of cyanide in fishing near Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday dismissed the presence of a Chinese tugboat near the Ayungin Shoal, asserting that the grounded BRP Sierra…
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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are alert and vigilant even as the situation in Ayungin Shoal remains…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla on Sunday confirmed an increased presence of Chinese vessels in the Ayungin Shoal area.
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Although the situation remains ‘tense,’ AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. clarified that no direct skirmishes have occurred so far.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday said it is aware of reports regarding increased Chinese vessel activity near Ayungin Shoal, a low-tide…
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‘We continue to monitor their activities at Ayungin Shoal. So let’s let China violate the rules of engagement or international law.’
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. ordered military personnel stationed at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reported a significant increase in Chinese maritime activity near Ayungin Shoal, citing movements of China Coast…
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‘China’s disregard of binding legal instruments is a direct affront to the international system.’
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From January 2024 to March 2025, the PCG conducted 2.7 million inspections at ports, covering pre-departure checks, vessel safety, emergency readiness and port…
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The National Security Council (NSC) has again denounced China’s bid to dictate operations in Philippine waters, rejecting Beijing’s narrative that Manila needs…
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