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Ferry disaster strikes Philippines as vessel with 120 people catches fire

18 Jun 2023

On 18 June, a Filipino ferry carrying 120 passengers was safely rescued as a fire broke out at sea. The event happened while the ferry crossed the central Philippine Strait from Siquijor province to Bohol province. Quickly reacting, the coast guard used water cannons from another ship to put out...

Heavily armed US Coast guard personnel board vessel in South china sea drill

08 Jun 2023

The United States, Japanese, and Philippine coast guard vessels practised law enforcement operations Tuesday close to the South China Sea dispute. These exercises are a part of Washington's initiatives to fortify regional allies in the face of rising Sino-American tensions. The drill was centred on a scenario in which a...