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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.
On Friday, two China Coast Guard ships were also monitored near the reef.
June 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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.
On Friday, two China Coast Guard ships were also monitored near the reef.
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.
In addition to aircraft, two 44-meter vessels of the PCG continue to monitor the activities of Chinese ships at Rozul Reef.
June 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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.
In addition to aircraft, two 44-meter vessels of the PCG continue to monitor the activities of Chinese ships at Rozul Reef.
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.
China also deployed two coast guard vessels to the reef.
June 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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.
China also deployed two coast guard vessels to the reef.
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.
At least 25 Chinese maritime militia vessels, two China Coast Guard vessels and two Chinese research ships were monitored near Pag-asa Island.
June 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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.
At least 25 Chinese maritime militia vessels, two China Coast Guard vessels and two Chinese research ships were monitored near Pag-asa Island.
WATCH: The Chinese vessel eventually managed to free itself around 4:30 p.m.
“Based sa observation ng troops doon sa Pag-asa, walang humila. Kusa siyang nakaalis,” Collado says.
“Based sa observation ng troops doon sa Pag-asa, walang humila. Kusa siyang nakaalis,” Collado says.
June 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
WATCH: The Chinese vessel eventually managed to free itself around 4:30 p.m.
“Based sa observation ng troops doon sa Pag-asa, walang humila. Kusa siyang nakaalis,” Collado says.
“Based sa observation ng troops doon sa Pag-asa, walang humila. Kusa siyang nakaalis,” Collado says.
WATCH: The Philippine Navy’s BRP Andres Bonifacio issues a radio challenge to PLA Navy vessel with bow number 525, saying it is within PH territorial sea.
The Chinese warship was monitored 6.4 nautical miles northwest of Panata Island in the Kalayaan Island Group.
The Chinese warship was monitored 6.4 nautical miles northwest of Panata Island in the Kalayaan Island Group.
June 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
WATCH: The Philippine Navy’s BRP Andres Bonifacio issues a radio challenge to PLA Navy vessel with bow number 525, saying it is within PH territorial sea.
The Chinese warship was monitored 6.4 nautical miles northwest of Panata Island in the Kalayaan Island Group.
The Chinese warship was monitored 6.4 nautical miles northwest of Panata Island in the Kalayaan Island Group.
LOOK: Behind the detachment is a garden, which helps supplement the troops’ food supply.
June 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
LOOK: Behind the detachment is a garden, which helps supplement the troops’ food supply.
Soldiers stationed at Likas raise animals like goats and chickens. They also keep cats and dogs.
June 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Soldiers stationed at Likas raise animals like goats and chickens. They also keep cats and dogs.
Their drinking water comes from mainland Palawan, while water for bathing and washing comes from a spring-fed pump at the detachment.
“The secondary source is ang ulan,” says Col. Joel Bonavente, commander of the Naval Task Force 42.
“The secondary source is ang ulan,” says Col. Joel Bonavente, commander of the Naval Task Force 42.
June 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Their drinking water comes from mainland Palawan, while water for bathing and washing comes from a spring-fed pump at the detachment.
“The secondary source is ang ulan,” says Col. Joel Bonavente, commander of the Naval Task Force 42.
“The secondary source is ang ulan,” says Col. Joel Bonavente, commander of the Naval Task Force 42.
LOOK: Troops on Likas Island have their own generator and solar panels for power supply.
June 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
LOOK: Troops on Likas Island have their own generator and solar panels for power supply.
WELCOME TO LIKAS ISLAND! 🏝️🇵🇭
At the front of the island, the Philippine flag waves proudly.
Likas Island is the second largest Philippine-occupied feature in the West Philippine Sea covering 18 hectares.
At the front of the island, the Philippine flag waves proudly.
Likas Island is the second largest Philippine-occupied feature in the West Philippine Sea covering 18 hectares.
June 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
WELCOME TO LIKAS ISLAND! 🏝️🇵🇭
At the front of the island, the Philippine flag waves proudly.
Likas Island is the second largest Philippine-occupied feature in the West Philippine Sea covering 18 hectares.
At the front of the island, the Philippine flag waves proudly.
Likas Island is the second largest Philippine-occupied feature in the West Philippine Sea covering 18 hectares.
Officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines visited Likas Island, the 2nd largest Philippine-occupied feature in the Kalayaan Island Group, on Thursday. Members of the media were given a glimpse of the facilities on the island, as well as the daily lives of troops stationed there. #SelfiePatrol
June 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines visited Likas Island, the 2nd largest Philippine-occupied feature in the Kalayaan Island Group, on Thursday. Members of the media were given a glimpse of the facilities on the island, as well as the daily lives of troops stationed there. #SelfiePatrol
EARLIER: Just days before the 127th Philippine Independence Day, the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a maritime patrol in the West Philippine Sea to reaffirm its commitment in upholding the country’s sovereignty and sovereign rights. #SelfiePatrol
June 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
EARLIER: Just days before the 127th Philippine Independence Day, the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a maritime patrol in the West Philippine Sea to reaffirm its commitment in upholding the country’s sovereignty and sovereign rights. #SelfiePatrol
WATCH: Just two kilometers away from Parola Island, one of nine Philippine-occupied features in the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea, is Pugad Island, which is occupied by Vietnam.
The AFP says troops from both countries stationed here coexist peacefully. #SelfiePatrol
The AFP says troops from both countries stationed here coexist peacefully. #SelfiePatrol
June 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
WATCH: Just two kilometers away from Parola Island, one of nine Philippine-occupied features in the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea, is Pugad Island, which is occupied by Vietnam.
The AFP says troops from both countries stationed here coexist peacefully. #SelfiePatrol
The AFP says troops from both countries stationed here coexist peacefully. #SelfiePatrol