The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.
China's 12,000-ton "Monster" vessel has since taken advantage of the Philippine Coast Guard ship's departure for repairs.
Another PCG vessel replaced BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) and took over patrolling the vicinity waters near the Zambales coast.
Only one private armed group (PAG) remains in Central Luzon ahead of the 2025 national and local elections, according to Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3). Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla previously ...
Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, spokesperson for the Philippine National Police, has been named Central Luzon police director.
The PCG vessel confronted China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed 'The Monster,' as it lingered illegally within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the coast of Zambales.
A senior official from the National Security Council (NSC) stated Tuesday that the country will not tolerate the illegal ...
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — As the New Year celebration begins tonight, local government units in Central Luzon have established ... 64 in Tarlac, 40 in Zambales, 28 in Nueva Ecija ...