The Philippines said Thursday its coast guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France, with plans to deploy some of them in disputed areas of the South China Sea.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will receive 40 fast patrol crafts (FPCs) from the French government. President Ferdinand ...

But the existing fleet is involved – seven of our ships are engaged in relief operations,'' Gavan said. The acquisition, valued at P25.8 billion and funded through official development assistance from ...

While much of the country is battling floods brought on by heavy rains, this town is facing a severe water shortage due to insufficient ...

"The lower number of casualties suggests a shift toward more targeted, less lethal anti-drug law enforcement." ...

The purchase comes at a cost of P25.8 billion and follows continued tensions between Beijing and Manila over the West ...