Mavulis is an inhabited island in Batanes, the country’s northernmost province, which is closest to Taiwan. In 2019, the military built a concrete shelter on Mavulis to provide refuge to ...

In a statement, Castro condemned the “military transformation” of what she described as an “idyllic” island, expressing concern that it could make Batanes a potential target as it could ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) opened its newest monitoring station in Batanes, the northernmost island province of the Philippines facing Taiwan. The monitoring station ...