Unprovoked Chinese attack on Philippine ships escalates South China Sea conflict

Unprovoked Chinese attack on Philippine ships escalates South China Sea conflict

A collision between Chinese coastguard ships and two Philippine vessels in the South China Sea has heightened tensions in the disputed waters, with both countries accusing each other of provocative actions. The incident, described by the Philippines as “unprovoked” and “aggressive,” involved Chinese vessels allegedly ramming two Philippine ships near Sabina Shoal. Beijing claims that […]

Urgent response needed: Philippine Coast Guard battles massive oil spill in Manila Bay

Urgent response needed: Philippine Coast Guard battles massive oil spill in Manila Bay

The Philippine Coast Guard has launched an urgent response to what could become one of the country’s most devastating environmental disasters. On Saturday, July 27, the Coast Guard reported that approximately 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil are leaking from the sunken MT Terra Nova into Manila Bay. The tanker, which sank early Thursday […]