Bayan, Tayo Naman

14/08/2024

Report says, arrest warrant is coming on September this year.

01/07/2024

We are handling a clear territorial encroachment as a routine scenario, similar to how it was in the past. Here's an article from the Inquirer.

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – A Chinese fishing vessel was intercepted some 20 nautical miles northwest of Sanga-Sanga town, Tawi-Tawi province on Wednesday noon, naval authorities said.

Lieutenant Chester Cabaltera, spokesperson of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), said the interception was a product of their stepping up maritime patrols and defense operations in the country’s borders.

“They were not caught fishing, they were just passing by the area. Initially they were not responsive to radio communication but an hour later, they responded and allowed our personnel to inspect the boat,” Cabaltera said.

The fishing vessel has a marking of F/V Cheung Kam Wing. There were four Chinese fishermen on board and they said they came from Indonesia and en route to Hong Kong.

The NFWM carried out inspection procedures on the vessel and found no violations or irregularities. The fishing vessel was allowed to continue on its journey but remained under monitoring to ensure safety and security in the area, Cabaltera said.

Cabaltera said the unit that performed inspection procedures were personnel from BRP Laurence Narag (Patrol Gunboat 907) that are part of Naval Task Force 61 operating in Tawi-Tawi.

“Upon inspection of the boat, nothing unusual or illegal was found inside. There were fish inside ice cases,” Cabaltera added.

Via l Inquirer.net

24/06/2024

"Mabuhay ang pilipinas, isang bansa, isang diwa."

23/06/2024

Former US Air Force officer Ray Powell unequivocally states that China's recent hostile actions near Ayungin Shoal were deliberate and not accidental. He advises the Philippines to exercise caution in its efforts to de-escalate the situation in the West Philippine Sea.

Via| ABS-CBN News

22/06/2024

The Philippine National Maritime Council does not categorize the Chinese Coast Guard's actions towards Philippine troops at the Ayungin Shoal on Monday, June 17, as an armed attack. They suggest that the incident may have been a misunderstanding or an accidental event. Additionally, they are recommending to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. that the Philippine government consider announcing the initiation of resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre.

"Well, you know this was probably a misunderstanding or an accident. We're not yet ready to classify this as an armed attack. I don't know kung 'yong mga nakita namin is bolo, axe, nothing beyond that."

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20/06/2024

Two warships from China were spotted in the waters near Balabac, Palawan, specifically near the islands of Onok and Camiaran, yesterday, June 19, 2024.

According to Roy Reyes, who captured the video, they were on a boat from Mangsee Island back to Brgy. Bancalaan when they saw the large ships which later confirmed to be Chinese vessels.

Reyes mentioned that the Chinese flag was visible at the top of the Chinese vessel, just 100 meters away from their position.

16/06/2024

Grow up and act responsibly. Take control of your own future. America is not here to help you,"

MANILA, Philippines — United States intelligence and foreign policy experts said America was just using the Philippines to create the conditions of potential conflict with the Chinaz even if it knew it could not fight and engage China and win.

15/06/2024

Galit na sya.

14/06/2024

Talagang "close" lang sila.

"When Chiz saw me, he said, wow bilib din ako sayo may energy ka pa after standing and smiling for over an hour. I'm sure you could use a drink. I laughed and said: You bet!. And so I mischievously got his glass of champagne, took a zip and told him, eeww hindi naman malamig ang champagne mo. After that I gave his glass champagne back to him. And then we have a good laughs over that.".

- First Lady Liza Marcos

12/06/2024

A security expert has raised concerns that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (Pogo) sites, especially those near military bases, could be exploited by China as a "Trojan horse" for a surprise attack in the country. Despite this alarming possibility highlighted by Chester Cabalza, the president and founder of the Manila-based think tank International Development and Security Cooperation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated that they have implemented contingency measures to address any potential threats.

09/06/2024

An escalating Ukraine-Russia war like in west west Philippine sea.

Ayon sa pahayag ng PCG, maglalabas ang USCG ng kanilang North Pacific Coast Guard alinsunod sa mungkahi ni Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan para sa "mas malaking deployment" sa malalim na karagatan upang tugunan ang paparating na banta. Ito'y kasunod ng pagpatupad ng China ng bagong regulasyon sa pag-aresto ng mga umano'y lumalabag sa kanilang itinuturing na sea boundaries.

“I’d like to propose greater deployment in the high seas. We will do our part, but we also need you to be there to maintain rules-based order the way Coast Guards should play their role,” - Gavan

“We know our limits, but we know we can do something to give time for our political leaders to do their part to keep the West Philippine Sea as free as it should be,”.

09/06/2024

Movement of china ships in west Philippine sea.

09/06/2024

China's maritime Gray zone tactics have increased the presence of Chinese ships in Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), leading to tensions. A Chinese survey vessel's month-long incursion in Vietnam's EEZ in 2023 heightened the situation. This conflict between China and Vietnam is a potential flashpoint in the South China Sea, with Chinese ships disrupting Vietnamese oil and gas operations. Vietnam expressed concern over the Hai Yang 26 vessel's survey activities in its EEZ on June 6, condemning Chinese aggression diplomatically.

On June 6, the foreign ministry spokesperson, Phạm Thu Hằng, firmly denounced China's illegal survey activities by the Hai Yang 26 vessel within Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, as outlined by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982).

China's continued presence of survey vessels in the region is part of its aggressive maneuvers to assert dominance over a significant portion of the South China Sea, known for its vast untapped oil reserves and natural gas. The area is believed to contain 11 billion barrels of untapped oil and 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

08/06/2024

The Swedish Defense Chief has highlighted the serious threat to global security posed by actions targeting the Philippines in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea. Emphasizing the broader implications for international security, the Defense Chief expressed alarm over escalating tensions in the region. Urging diplomatic resolutions and collaborative efforts, the statement underscores the interconnected nature of security challenges and the need for collective action to maintain peace and stability in the maritime domain.

01/06/2024

Irene Biazon, a former member of NOCECO's Ethics Committee and a consumer-owner, addressed the crowd during the "Unity Walk" in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental.

Biazon highlighted that there was a board-approved resolution permitting NOCECO to procure power from Kepco Salcon at a lower price than the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market.

01/06/2024

'UNITY WALK, HINIGARAN".

Atty Rey Gorgonio shed light on NOCECO's achievements as a top-performing electric cooperative in the province and the subsequent actions taken by the National Electrification Administration (NEA). NEA suspended NOCECO's board of directors after they appointed Engr. Rey Bustamante as General Manager.

30/05/2024

Any expenditure must undergo the legislative deliberation process to ensure that public funds are allocated for their intended and rightful purposes. This vital procedure safeguards transparency, accountability, and responsible fiscal management in the utilization of taxpayer money.

25/05/2024

When cruelty becoming an attitude.