West Philippine Sea: Chinese ship spotted near Lubang Island

Faith Argosino 07/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  A 135-meter Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship was spotted some 60 nautical miles (nm) west of Lubang Island on Sunday afternoon, according to an American maritime expert. “At 16:20 (4:20 p.m.) yesterday the 135-meter China…

Suspected Houthi attack: Missile hits ship in Red Sea, crew reportedly safe

Associated Press 03/15/2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a ship in the Red Sea early Friday, causing damage to the vessel, authorities said. The attack off the port city of Hodeida comes…

17 Filipino seafarers among crewmen held hostage in Red Sea

Tina G. Santos 11/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday confirmed that 17 Filipino seafarers were among the crewmen being held hostage by the Yemen rebel group Houthi, which seized a cargo ship in the southern…

Passenger ship runs aground near Bantayan Island in Cebu

Paul Lauro 10/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Rescue operations are ongoing for passengers of a ship that ran aground within the vicinity of Bantayan Island in Cebu on Monday, October 23, 2023. The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7)…

PH frigates get French antitorpedo defense systems

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter 09/08/2023

The country’s two Jose Rizal-class missile frigates have become more battle-ready after they were equipped with a French-made antitorpedo defense system. In a statement, the French defense contractor Naval Group said it finished installing the Contralto antitorpedo reaction…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Lineman dies of electrocution in Talisay City, Cebu

CDN Digital 06/20/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, June 20. Lineman dies of electrocution in Talisay City, Cebu A telecommunications company lineman died…

How a crew member saved a week-old baby from a burning ferry in Panglao

Paul Lauro 06/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A week-old baby, who was the youngest passenger on board the ill-fated M/V Esperanza Star that caught fire while sailing within Panglao in Bohol last Sunday, June 18, escaped a close encounter with…

Passenger ferry catches fire while sailing in Panglao, Bohol; no one hurt

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 06/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A passenger ferry carrying at least 70 passengers and crew caught fire while sailing the waters of Panglao, Bohol on Sunday morning, June 18. Fortunately, no one was hurt and all have already…

In photos: Ship catches fire off Panglao, 72 passengers, crew rescued

CDN Digital 06/18/2023

CEBU CITY — A passenger cargo vessel caught fire off the coast of Panglao town in Bohol province early this morning, June 18, 2023. According to the Bohol Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office (BPRRMO) in a…

An island known by two names: Malapascua to tourists, Logon to locals

Doris C. Bongcac 06/11/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Malapascua Island is a popular diving destination in Cebu that is now famous among local and foreign tourists. And while tourists refer to the island as Malapascua, locals continue to call their home,…

Prioritize vessels for disaster response over submarines — Escudero

Beatrice Pinlac 05/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Escudero on Tuesday said that the government must  set aside its plan to purchase submarines and instead augment the country’s inventory of boats for disaster response and relief. Escudero made the remark…

MV Lite Ferry Seven: Connecting Oslob to Dapitan and Dipolog Through Safe and Convenient Rides

Care Arcayan 05/03/2023

Lite Shipping Corporation, a Cebu-based shipping line, recently launched its newest vessel, MV Lite Ferry Seven, which serves the Oslob, Cebu, to Dapitan and Dipolog route. Lite Shipping Corporation President Lucio Lim Jr., being a Boholano, launched…

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