MANILA, Philippines — Although they backed the bid to declare Pag-asa (Thitu) Island as an ecotourism zone, several resource persons cautioned senators on Wednesday about the security risks that ...

Pag-asa is a real island that can sustain human life and community.” He added: “Let us also not forget the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform who guard Pag-asa island with ...

The government is looking into the possibility of declaring Pag-asa Island (Thitu Island) and Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea as marine protected areas (MPAs).

MANILA — A Chinese maritime militia vessel deliberately sideswiped and collided with a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel patrolling the Sandy Cays of Pag-asa Island, the ...

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday distributed more than P4 million in livelihood assistance to fisherfolk in Pag-asa Island. According to Jun Veneracion’s report on ...