MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has sounded the alarm over the presence of a Chinese research ship near Batanes, dubbing it a “deeply troubling concern” that needed ...

Mark Ong, a language educator, carries with him a unique collection of 'salakot' the traditional native hat of the Philippines. The salakot, a traditional hat commonly worn by Filipinos across ...

An aircraft has been deployed to challenge a Chinese research vessel near Batanes, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday. In a press conference, PCG spokesperson for the West ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal, is in Batanes to conduct maritime and security patrols after foreigners allegedly engaged in ...

A fire broke out at Basco Central School in Basco, Batanes on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Batanes said the fire was reported at around 12:42 p.m. Strong winds made it ...