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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

READ: PH Coast Guard challenges Chinese ships ‘illegally swarming’ Rozul Reef | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

P10-B suspected shabu seized from fishing vessel off Zambales | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

Hello, Likas Island! We were just here two weeks ago! 🏝️✈️

Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

WATCH: A PCG Cessna Caravan aircraft issued radio challenges to Chinese maritime militia vessels that have been swarming Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea since Tuesday, June 17.

On Friday, two China Coast Guard ships were also monitored near the reef.

Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

Rozul Reef lies 128 nautical miles from Palawan, well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

In addition to aircraft, two 44-meter vessels of the PCG continue to monitor the activities of Chinese ships at Rozul Reef.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday conducted a maritime domain awareness flight over Rozul or Iroquois Reef, where at least 50 Chinese maritime militia vessels continue to stay illegally.

China also deployed two coast guard vessels to the reef.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

Tarriela: “Since we have our CG station here in Pag-asa, we are religiously challenging them [Chinese vessels] that what they are doing is a violation of our sovereignty. Alam naman natin na ang Pag-asa Cays 1, 2, 3 and 4 fall within our own territorial sea dito sa Pag-asa.”

Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

PCG spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela said the Chinese research vessels launched their rubber boats and conducted maritime marine scientific research in the Pag-asa Cays, which are within Pag-asa Island’s 12-nautical mile territorial sea.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

WATCH: The Philippine Coast Guard conducted a maritime domain awareness flight in the West Philippine Sea on Friday.

At least 25 Chinese maritime militia vessels, two China Coast Guard vessels and two Chinese research ships were monitored near Pag-asa Island.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 20

Alcos added, the vessel carrying the suspected shabu is a Philippine-registered fishing boat with foreign nationals on board.

According to Alcos, this is one of the largest illegal drug apprehensions in the history of the Philippine Navy.

Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 19

PH Navy spokesman Capt. John Percie Alcos said the apprehended illegal substance will be transported to the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales for documentation and turnover to proper authorities.

The apprehension was a joint operation of the NLNC and the PH Drug Enforcement Agency.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 19

JUST IN: The Philippine Navy, through the Northern Luzon Naval Command, apprehended 1.5 tons of suspected shabu worth P10 billion from a fishing vessel off the coast of Zambales at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, June 20.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 19

LOOK: At least 50 Chinese maritime militia vessels have been monitored in Rozul Reef or Iroquois Reef, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Thursday.

Rozul Reef is approximately 128 nautical miles away from Palawan, well within the Philippines' 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone.

Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 19

PCG, BFAR install 20 payaos in West PH Sea to boost fish catch | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

FULL STORY: 'We need more': PH Air Force says acquisition of multi-role fighters still part of plans | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the proposal to acquire multi-role jet fighters is still part of the PAF’s plans.

“In spite of the 12 additional FA-50s, we would still be needing more fighter aircraft because we have a very wide archipelagic area to protect and monitor.”

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

“WE NEED MORE.”

The Philippine Air Force on Tuesday said the acquisition of 12 more FA-50 light combat aircraft will not diminish the chances of acquiring other multi-role fighters (MRF) as these are different platforms that would enhance its fleet.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

PH Navy: No Chinese air, sea patrols during PH-Japan maritime activity | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

General court martial convenes over Air Force sexual assault case: AFP | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

AFP spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla said the PAF official is still under military custody.

“Investigations and trials are ongoing as of this time,” Padilla added.

Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said that a general court martial has convened to determine the guilt of a Philippine Air Force major general accused of rape through sexual assault and attempted rape through sexual assault by two junior officers.

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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 12

AFP launches offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 11

Contingency measures in place for grounded Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea: Navy | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 11

PH Army ready to deploy more personnel to West PH Sea: Army chief | ABS-CBN News
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Bianca Dava @biancadavalee.bsky.social · Jun 10

41 Chinese coast guard, navy ships monitored in West Philippine Sea in May | ABS-CBN News
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