Tag: philippines

  • Abu Sayyaf attacks spark worries

    Abu Sayyaf attacks cause concern. Philippines Calls for Joint Anti-Piracy Patrols The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect […]

  • Abu Sayyaf attacks continue

    Aby Sayyaf attacks continue. Third Tug Attacked by Pirates in Sulu Sea On Friday, the towing vessel TB Henry was hijacked and four of her crewmembers kidnapped off of Lahad […]

  • Sayyaf snatches 4 sailors

    Third abduction in recent weeks. Sayyaf suspects snatch 4 sailors Francisco Tuyay AN Indonesian sailor was shot and wounded while four of his compatriots were abducted by suspected Abu Sayyaf […]

  • Call for greater security

    The proposal follows an increase in kidnapping cases in the troubled waterways and criticism over Malaysia’s assets to tackle cross-border crime in the region. Malaysia calls for greater regional cooperation […]

  • US, Pinoy patrols begin

    Gazmin said he expects US presence to “deter uncalled-for actions by the Chinese.” Carter bares sustained Philippines-US maritime patrols MANILA, Philippines – The United States and the Philippines have started […]

  • No Deals With Abu Sayyaf

    Terror group hold crew hostage. No Deals With Abu Sayyaf Piracy is a crime that must not be tolerated. And rescuing the crew of the Anand 12 held hostage by […]

  • Hunting for crew hostages

    Abu Sayyaf militants holding crew. Philippine government discovers location of hijackers Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Philippine government has discovered the location of the pirates who had hijacked an Indonesian […]

  • SE Asia piracy patrols

    Piracy currently at low ebb in region. Philippines, Indonesia joint patrol can help overcome piracy The problem of piracy and illegal fishing can be controlled if Indonesia and Philippines carry […]

  • New cutter for Philippines

    Former US cutter to boost PH security. 3rd US warship due this year to boost PH’s maritime security by Elena L. Aben A third Hamilton-class weather high endurance cutter (WHEC) […]

  • Air patrols for Philippines

    President says leasing the TC-90 aircraft was part of government efforts to protect Philippine territory Philippines to lease Japan planes to patrol disputed waters Manila will lease five military planes […]