Philippine Airlines flights to Batanes were cancelled due to strong tailwinds and heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, marking the sixth such cancellation.

A dead sperm whale was discovered and fished out of the sea near Ivana port in Batanes, Philippines, with villagers, firemen, and the Coast Guard assisting.

Former Batanes Governor Vicente Gato passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 81, as confirmed by his second cousin, Rep. Ciriaco Gato. The cause and place of his death were not immediately disclosed by his relatives.

Ten years after the Philippines won the Arbitral Award regarding the South China Sea, China continues to deny the ruling, raising concerns about its intentions, including towards Batanes.

Typhoon Inday has slightly weakened, leading to Signal No. 2 being raised over Batanes. In-person classes have been suspended in 1,500 schools across Northern Luzon due to the typhoon's impact.

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) has further weakened and moved away from the Philippines, leading to the lifting of all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 warnings, including over Batanes.

A green sea turtle nesting site has been discovered along the coast of Sabtang, Batanes, in the Philippines. The discovery was made during a wildlife inspection and monitoring conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) plans to provide a landing craft vessel (LCV) for Batanes to improve healthcare accessibility, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive.

Author Dorian Merina emphasizes the ongoing need for Ivatans to assert their identity and protect their community, particularly in light of recent territorial claims over Batanes by Chinese scholars.

Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela has warned local officials about visits from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, citing a recent controversy that arose after the envoy toured Batanes.

A university symposium in Guangzhou, where scholars claimed the Philippines' Batanes islands belonged to Taiwan, has sparked a new sovereignty dispute and unsettled the Philippines.

The Philippines has rejected claims by Chinese academics regarding sovereignty over the Batanes Islands, which are located near Taiwan and have hosted joint Philippine-U.S. military drills.

DFA rejects Chinese scholars' claim that Batanes belongs to China.

A June 2026 Tao boat voyage from Taiwan to Batanes is highlighted as a renewal of Tao–Ivatan relations, rather than merely a return to an abstract Austronesian past.

Typhoon Francisco rapidly intensified into a super typhoon over the Philippine Sea, prompting Signal No. 1 warnings for several areas in the Philippines, including Batanes and Cagayan, which are expected to face heavy rain.

Tropical Depression Ester has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, after maintaining its strength and prompting Signal No. 1 over Batanes. Despite the stormy weather, some areas like Infanta, Quezon, continued to face dangerous heat index levels.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines forecasts hot and humid weather for most of the country on Saturday, April 25, with scattered rainshowers expected over Batanes.

The Philippine Charity Sweepsakes Office (PCSO) is bringing a high-performance, portable AI X-ray system, previously evaluated by NASA, to Batanes residents as part of President Marcos Jr.'s healthcare agenda.

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Chinese scholars have asserted Beijing's sovereignty over the Batanes Islands, prompting strong opposition from Manila. Analysts view these academic claims as a warning amid ongoing Japanese-Philippine maritime border talks.

A traditional indigenous boat of the Tao people, the 'Golden Friendship,' successfully sailed from Lanyu (Orchid Island) in Taiwan to Mahatao, Batanes, reviving an ancient sea route.

Ballet Philippines' production 'Paglalakbay' brings the ancient migration story of Batanes to life through movement, demonstrating a commitment to centering Filipino narratives on the classical stage.