1. Per letter receive from the National Disaster Coordinating Counsel, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Sea Level Monitoring Stations confirmed the occurrence of a tsunami. PHILVOLCS Tsunami Alert Level is now two (2). The first tsunami waves will arrive between 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. today, February 28, 2010 (Sunday afternoon).

2. Boats in harbors, estuaries or shallow waters should return to shore. Secure your boat and move away from the waterfront. Boats already at sea during this period should stay offshore in deep waters until further advised.

Coastal areas fronting the Pacific Ocean of the following provinces should keep watch:

3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. The Philippine Navy will conduct training events on scheduled dates in connection with the Phlippine Navy – United States Navy Balikatan 2010 at vicinity Luzon Sea, West off Zambales and Manila Bay and approaches or at the following coordinates:

A. Naval Forces (At-Sea) Events (Philippine Navy - United States Navy) March 09-16, 2010 (Daily)

Reference Point	Latitude	Longitude	Vicinity
Point AA	15 degs 00 mins North	119 degs 30 mins East	Luzon Sea West Off Zambales
Point BB	15 degs 00 mins North	120 degs 00 mins East
Point CC	14 degs 30 mins North	119 degs 30 mins East
Point DD	14 degs 30 mins North	120 degs 00 mins East

B. Gunnery Exercise (Philippine Navy Only) March 14, 2010 from 5:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Reference Point	Latitude	Longitude	Vicinity
Point A	14 degs 45 mins North	119 degs 30 mins East	Luzon Sea West Off Zambales
Point B	14 degs 45 mins North	119 degs 45 mins East
Point C	14 degs 30 mins North	119 degs 45 mins East
Point D	14 degs 30 mins North	119 degs 30 mins East

C. Visit, Board, Search and Seizure / Marine Interdiction Operation Exercise (Philippine Navy - United States Navy) March 13, 2010 from 5:00A.M. to 6:00P.M.

Reference Point	Latitude	Longitude	Vicinity
Point AA	15 degs 00 mins North	119 degs 30 mins East	Luzon Sea West Off Zambales
Point BB	15 degs 00 mins North	119 degs 50 mins East
Point CC	14 degs 40 mins North	119 degs 30 mins East
Point DD	14 degs 40 mins North	119 degs 50 mins East

D. Explosive Ordinance Exercise (Philippine Navy - United States Navy) March 01-16, 2010 from 5:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Daily)

Reference Point	Latitude	Longitude	Vicinity
Point A	14 degs 15 mins 45 Secs North	120 degs 35 mins 45 Secs East	Manila Bay and Approaches
Point B	14 degs 15 mins 15 Secs North	120 degs 35 mins 45 Secs East
Point C	14 degs 15 mins 15 Secs North	120 degs 37 mins 53 Secs East
Point D	14 degs 15 mins 45 Secs North	120 degs 37 mins 53 Secs East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures during the said dates.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. The Philippines will be hosting the Special Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development with the Department of Foreign Affairs as the lead agency, and will be participated by more than 1,000 foreign and local delegates from different countries, on March 16-18, 2010 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting within the vicinity waters of CCP Complex, except for vessels regularly calling port in the Bay Ferry Terminal (BFT) and the CCP Complex are directed to maintain a distance of five hundred (500) meters Maritime Restriction Zone (MRZ).

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. The Philippine Navy Vessel PG847 will conduct Naval Gun Test Firing on March 03, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at vicinity 10 Nautical Miles (NM) Southwest off Hornos Point, Mariveles, Bataan or at the following coordinates:

Point A
Latitude 14 degs 17 mins 36 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 21 mins 24 sec East
Point B
Latitude 14 degs 15 mins 15 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 21 mins 24 sec East
Point C
Latitude 14 degs 15 mins 15 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 18 mins 57 sec East
Point D
Latitude 14 degs 15 mins 15 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 18 mins 57 sec East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. The Philippine Navy Vessel PG394 will conduct Naval Gun Test Firing on March 02, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at vicinity 8 Nautical Miles (NM) Southwest off La Monja Island, Mariveles, Bataan or at the following coordinates:

Point A
Latitude 14 degs 16 mins 30 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 28 mins 00 sec East
Point B
Latitude 14 degs 16 mins 30 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 24 mins 30 sec East
Point C
Latitude 14 degs 21 mins 30 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 24 mins 30 sec East
Point D
Latitude 14 degs 21 mins 30 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 28 mins 00 sec East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. Eser K, a vessel constructed by HHIC-PHIL Inc. will conduct sea trial on February 22-25, 2010 on areas bounded by the following coordinates:

Point A
Latitude 14 degs 45 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 119 degs 55 mins 00 sec South East
Point B
Latitude 14 degs 45 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 00 mins 00 sec East
Point C
Latitude 14 degs 30 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 119 degs 55 mins 00 sec East
Point D
Latitude 14 degs 30 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 00 mins 00 sec East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the above mentioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. LS Aparri located at Aparri, Cagayan or at Latitude 18 degs 21 mins 50 secs North, Longitude 121 degs 37 mins 43 secs East RESTORED TO NORMAL OPERATION since 31 January 2010 with light characteristics of FLASHING WHITE EVERY FIVE (5) SECS.

2. LS Ungay Point located at Rapu-Rapu, Albay or at Latitude 13 degs 10 mins 44 secs North, Longitude 124 degs 12 mins 50 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since 16 February 2010.

3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. EGS ASIA INC., a Philippine survey company, has been contracted by Baggerwerken Decloedt en Zoon N.V., a Belguim dredging company presently working in the Pasig River, to carry out a bathymetric survey along proposed Nautical Highway Route across the eastern portion of Laguna Lake. The survey will be conducted along a 70m wide corridor using the Philippine flagged survey vessel MB “Kristel” from February 25 to March 10, 2010 or at the following coordinates:

Point A
Latitude 14 degs 15 mins 26.4 secs North
Longitude 121 degs 11 mins 16.8 secs East

Point B
Latitude 14 degs 14 mins 10.8 secs North
Longitude 121 degs 19 mins 36.0 secs East

Point C
Latitude 14 degs 22 mins 45.6 secs North
Longitude 121 degs 28 mins 7.2 secs East

Point D
Latitude 14 degs 25 mins 18.6 secs North
Longitude 121 degs 25 mins 46.8 secs East

Point E
Latitude 14 degs 22 mins 3.6 secs North
Longitude 121 degs 26 mins 10.8 secs East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concern in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. The ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Philippines B.V. (EMEPP), with the Department of Energy Service Contract Number 56 (SC56), recently concluded their Well#2 Banduria-1 Exploratory Drilling project offshore South Sulu Sea.

2. West Aquarius, a self-propelled DP (Dynamically Positioned) Drilling Rig, is now in the process of preparing for demobilization and shall be steaming at the speed of approximately 5 knots from Banduria-1 in South Sulu Sea to Kris-1 Well in Indonesia with Expected Time of Departure (ETD) from Banduria-1 on February 23, 2010 and Expected Time of Arrival (ETA) to Kris-1 Well on February 28, 2010, covering a distance of 675 Nautical Miles (NM), with passage route bounded by the following coordinates:

Point A
Latitude 06 degs 42 mins North
Longitude 118 degs 47.5 mins East

Point B
Latitude 06 degs 00 mins North
Longitude 119 degs 49 mins East

Point C
Latitude 05 degs 35 mins North
Longitude 119 degs 54 mins East

Point D
Latitude 05 degs 04 mins North
Longitude 119 degs 35 mins East

Point E
Latitude 04 degs 30 mins North
Longitude 119 degs 45 mins East

Point F
Latitude 03 degs 00 mins North
Longitude 119 degs 30 mins East

Point G
Latitude 01 degs 00 mins North
Longitude 119 degs 30 mins East

Point H
Latitude 01 degs 00 mins South
Longitude 118 degs 34 mins East

Point I
Latitude 03 degs 00 mins South
Longitude 118 degs 34 mins East

Point J
Latitude 03 degs 38 mins South
Longitude 118 degs 26 mins East

3. West Aquarius is restricted in her ability to maneuver or divert course immediately.

4. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures and maintain a safe distance of three (3) nautical miles (NM) radius around rig West Aquarius during Philippine departure passage.

5. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. LS Cabusao located at Cabusao, Camarines Sur or at Latitude 13 degs 25 mins 03 secs North, Longitude 123 degs 06 mins 48 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since 10 January 2010.

2. LS Sabang located at Calabanga, Camarines Sur or at Latitude 13 degs 43 mins 44 secs North, Longitude 123 degs 12 mins 48 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since 13 February 2010.

3. Entrance Buoy in Jimenez South Entrance Channel located in front of Third Millenium Oil Mills or at Latitude 08 degs 19 mins 15 secs North, Longitude 123 degs 52 mins 08 secs East, reported NOT OPERATING since 09 February 2010.

4. Ozamiz Inner Bouy located at Misamis Point, or at Latitude 08 degs 08 mins 18 secs North, Longitude 123 degs 51 mins 20 secs East, reported NOT OPERATING since 09 February 2010.

5. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

6. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. Information received from Coast Guard Station Subic reveals that Fishing Banca EJ Brothers with six (6) persons onboard suffered engine trouble and is now half submerged at the vicinity 60 degrees at 300 NM off Subic, Zambales.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the above mentioned area are advised to be on the look-out for the missing fishing boat and its passengers and render necessary assistance. Report same to the Philippine Coast Guard or at number 0917PCGDOTC (09177243672) or +632 5273877 or +632 5278481 or email at cgactioncenter @ yahoo.com.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. The Philippine Navy Vessel PS-70 will conduct Naval Gun Test Firing on February 20, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. at vicinity 8 Nautical Miles (NM) Northwest off Jessie Beazly Reef, Palawan or at the following coordinates:

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. LS Jomalig located at Jomalig, Quezon or at Latitude 14 degs 41 mins 55 secs North, Longitude 122 degs 18 mins 53 secs East RESTORED TO NORMAL OPERATION since 08 February 2010 with light characteristics of FLASHING WHITE EVERY FIVE (5) SECS.

2. LS Capul located at Capul, Northern Samar or at Latitude 12 degs 28 mins 52 secs North, Longitude 124 degs 08 mins 29 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since 02 February 2010.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. Per incident report received, Singapore Port Operations Control Centre received an unspecified distress alert via INM-C sent from vessel name ”Inlaco”/XVHR, Vietnam flag, with INM-C No: 457421110 on 11th February 2010 at 1354utc. Heading at a course 182 degrees and speed 9 knots. Position of the alert is at the following location Latitude 20 degs 22 mins North, Longitude 119 degs 49 mins East at vicinity 115 Nautical Miles West off Sabtang Island.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to verify the veracity of the said report and render necessary assistance if confirmed and report to proper authorities.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. LS Duyugan located at Bangay, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro or at Latitude 12 degs 36 mins 30 secs North, Longitude 121 degs 33 mins 15 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since 04 January 2010.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. Magtimua Rock, a natural reef, exists at vicinity 2.7 Nautical Miles from Matnog Port and 1200 yards Southeast off Tikling Island, Matnog, Sorsogon or at Latitude 12 degs 34 mins 20 sec North, Longitude 124 degs 08 mins 00 sec East, with five to nine (5-9) fathoms depth. Subject natural reef site, at present, has no any navigational markings.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take note of the information and take the necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. Taek Kyun Yoo, GM External Trade HHIC-Philippines Incorporated will conduct sea trial of vessels APL Seoul and APL Doha on 04 to 06 and 08 to 10 February 2010 at the following coordinates:

Point A Latitude 14 degs 45 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 119 degs 55 mins 00 sec East

Point B Latitude 14 degs 45 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 00 mins 00 sec East

Point C Latitude 14 degs 30 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 119 degs 55 mins 00 sec East

Point D Latitude 14 degs 30 mins 00 sec North
Longitude 120 degs 00 mins 00 sec East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of above mentioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. LS Pulanduta located at Balud, Masbate or at Latitude 11 degs 54 mins 25 secs North, Longitude 123 degs 09 mins 49 secs East RESTORED TO NORMAL OPERATION since 26 November 2009 with light characteristics of FLASHING TWO (2) WHITE EVERY FOUR (4) SECS.

2. LS Amlan located at Avuquitar, Negros Oriental or at Latitude 09 degs 27 mins 56 secs North, Longitude 123 degs 13 mins 40 secs East REPORTED NOT OPERATING since 02 December 2009.

3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. Department of Foreign Affairs as the lead agency will conduct Special Non-aligned Movement (NAM) Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development hosted by the Philippines on March 16-18, 2010 at Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity waters of CCP Complex except for vessels regularly calling port in the Bay Ferry Terminal (BFT) and the CCP Complex to maintain a distance of five hundred (500) meters Maritime Restriction Zone (MRZ).

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. EGS ASIA INC., a Philippine survey company, has been contracted by Navigation Packages Far East Ltd., to carry out a bathymetric survey prior to a future 3D Seismic Survey off the coast of Southwest Palawan. The survey will be conducted using the Philippine flagged survey vessel MV Northern Prince from February 08 to 28, 2010 or at the following coordinates:

Point A
Latitude 08 degs 52.7 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 06.0 mins East
Point B
Latitude 08 degs 58.0 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 06.0 mins East
Point C
Latitude 08 degs 58.0 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 09.7 mins East
Point D
Latitude 09 degs 12.4 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 21.8 mins East
Point E
Latitude 09 degs 12.0 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 22.3 mins East
Point F
Latitude 09 degs 16.5 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 26.1 mins East
Point G
Latitude 09 degs 16.0 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 26.7 mins East
Point H
Latitude 09 degs 13.6 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 24.8 mins East
Point I
Latitude 09 degs 13.5 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 25.1 mins East
Point J
Latitude 08 degs 50.3 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 05.4 mins East
Point K
Latitude 08 degs 51.0 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 04.5 mins East
Point L
Latitude 08 degs 52.7 mins North
Longitude 117 degs 06.0 mins East

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of above mentioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concern in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.

1. LS Navalas located at Buenavista, Guimaras or at Latitude 10 degs 43 mins 06 secs North, Longitude 122 degs 42 mins 41 secs East Reported Not Operating since 18 January 2010.

2. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the above mentioned area are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.

3. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.