All foreign vessels passing through Philippines must get clearance: Palace

August 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte warned that all foreign vessels passing through Philippine waters must notify authorities and get clearance from the government. The announcement came after some Chinese vessels were seen in the Philippine waters without notify the proper government authority. “We would like

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Coast Guard impounds Vietnamese vessel

August 20, 2019

Authorities impounded a Vietnamese vessel for illegal fishing off the waters of Tawi-tawi last week, a military official said on Tuesday. Major Arvin Encinas, Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said the Vietnamese vessel was seized during maritime patrol operation by joint

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Palace” deeply grieves” demise of ex-Environment Secretary Gina Lopez

August 19, 2019

Malacanang on Monday extend condolences to the family of former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez. Lopez, 65, passed away Monday morning due to multiple organ failure. “News has reached the Office of the President that former Secretary of Environment and Natural

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Laurel Loinaz receives Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

August 19, 2019

Ma. Elena Laurel Loinaz received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in a conferment ceremony held at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence on Friday, the Japanese Embassy said in a statement on Monday. The award, conferred by

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PNP presents suspect in kidnapping involving Chinese national

August 19, 2019

The Philippine National Police- Anti-Kidnapping Group ( PNP-AKG) on Monday presented one of the suspects involved in a kidnapping where they took a video of their victim while locked up inside a police jail. In a press briefing, AKG spokesperson,

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Navy’s first corvette arrives from South Korea

August 19, 2019

The first corvette of the Philippine Navy arrived from South Korea on Sunday, a military official said on Monday. Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, Philippine Fleet Commander said  BRP Conrado Yap (PS39) arrived at South Harbor on Sunday morning. “Yes

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Coast Guard hosted training program starts

August 19, 2019

The Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training ( SEACAT) hosted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) began on Monday. According to PCG, the event will be participated by 100 local and foreign maritime law enforcement counterparts. “The Visit Board Search and

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Cop killed Japanese in Toledo City: PNP

August 19, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday confirmed that a police officer is behind the killing of a 71-year-old Japanese in Toledo City in Cebu. In a text message to The Daily Manila Shimbun, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac

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