More Than 200 Chinese Vessels Mass Near Philippine-Held Shoal
More than 200 Chinese vessels have gathered around Mischief Reef in the South China Sea, raising concerns over pressure on the Philippine-controlled Second Thomas Shoal 25 miles away.
Tug SL Sual 1 Capsizes and Sinks During Refloat Off Luzon
The grounded tug SL Sual 1 capsized within minutes of a refloat attempt off Zambales, with all ten personnel abandoning ship safely into the water.
Philippines-Japan Military Logistics Pact Enters Into Force
A defence pact allowing Japan and the Philippines to exchange military supplies and services has come into force, deepening a security partnership shaped by China's regional activity.
Two Crews From Two Conflicts Fly Home To Manila On The Same Night
Two flights arriving at Manila about two hours apart brought home seafarers from separate attacks in conflicts 2,000 miles distant from one another.
Manning agencies face suspension after Black Sea drone attacks on crewed ships
The Philippines' maritime labour authority is investigating whether manning agencies that deployed Filipino seafarers onto nine ships hit by drone attacks in the Black Sea met their reporting obligations.
HD Hyundai Launches First Newbuild At Philippine Yard Since 2019
HD Hyundai has launched a 115,000 deadweight tonne product tanker at its Philippine subsidiary, the first newbuilding to leave the Subic yard since 2019.
Philippines files extended continental shelf claim in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines has formally presented its partial submission for an extended continental shelf in the West Philippine Sea to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
Washington funds Philippine coast guard pier expansion near South China Sea
The United States will fund a $9m pier expansion in Palawan and raise military financing for Manila to $100m by the end of fiscal year 2026.
HD Hyundai launches first vessel from revived Subic yard
The 250-metre Orion Jade marks the start of full-scale shipbuilding operations at the Philippine facility after a steel-cutting ceremony last September.
Philippines and China summon each other's envoys over a South China Sea clash
The Philippines and China have summoned each other's ambassadors after a confrontation near a contested South China Sea shoal.
Malampaya gas field restarts after a major maintenance turnaround
A flagship Philippine deepwater gas project has restarted after a month-long turnaround, with new wells due late this year.
Topline and Aesen form JV to chase Philippine offshore wind
A Philippine firm and a Singapore-based offshore services provider have formed a joint venture to support the country's growing offshore wind and energy sectors.
Philippines confirms deal to acquire five Japanese Abukuma-class escorts
The Philippines has agreed to acquire five soon-to-be-retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from Japan, boosting its navy while new warships are built.
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