The Latest Breaking News from Philippine Coast Guard

Philippines supplies grounded South China Sea ship despite China threats

Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese vessels continue to ‘block, harass and interfere’ with its supply ships.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023

Coast Guards of India, Philippines to enhance professional bonds

Commanders of the Coast Guards of India and Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enhanced Maritime Cooperation

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

What’s behind rising China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?

Here’s what you need to know as maritime confrontations between China and the Philippines increase.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023

Beijing and Manila trade barbs over close call at sea

BEIJING: China said on Friday that a near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was caused by the latter’s “premeditated and provocative action”.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2023

Chinese and Philippine vessels in near-collision

ABOARD THE BRP MALABRIGO: A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

Bangkok Post · Apr 27, 2023

Sunken Philippine oil tanker found

MANILA: A leaking oil tanker that sank in the Philippines three weeks ago has been found, officials said on Tuesday, as the slick reached waters known for their rich marine life.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023

Dozens sick after Philippine oil spill

MANILA: Dozens of people in the Philippines have fallen ill after oil from a sunken tanker washed up on their shores, officials said Wednesday, as authorities struggled to reach the leaking vessel.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Philippines oil tanker spill prompts fears for protected marine areas

Authorities scramble to contain leak from sunken tanker that was carrying about 800,000 litres of oil

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023

Search on for sunken Philippine tanker leaking industrial fuel

The Princess Empress sank with 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil that is leaking into the sea.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023

Sunken Philippine tanker leaking oil

MANILA: A sunken Philippine tanker carrying 800,000 litres of industrial fuel oil has leaked some of its cargo into the sea, authorities said on Thursday, as they raced to find the vessel and contain the spill.

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023