Two Men drowned at seawaters of Rapu-Rapu, Albay On 23 January 2022, Authorities recovered the bodies of two employees of a private company in seawaters of Barangay Malobago, Rapu-Rapu, Albay. Victims were identified as Jose Ruel Peñaranda, 23, a safety engineer and...
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MANILA – Some areas in the country will experience scattered rain showers caused by weather systems affecting northern Luzon and Mindanao, the weather bureau said on Monday. In its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
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MANILA, Philippines — Aside from harassing Filipino fishermen, China has also intimidated Filipino scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and established three research stations in the disputed waters, according to a marine scientist from the...
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The Philippine Navy’s multi-capable frigate BRP Jose Rizal conducted passing exercises and other naval drills with Pakistan Navy’s PNS Tughril at Matinloc Platform, El Nido, Palawan on Friday. This bilateral naval exercise showed the Philippine Navy’s commitment to...
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MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has renewed his call for a peaceful resolution in the South China Sea dispute and a stop to acts of intimidation by powerful nations, saying “there can be no real peace if the strong trample on the weak.” Duterte also...
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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — A boat captain and 13 crewmembers of a commercial fishing vessel have been arrested for illegal fishing in the waters off Mariveles, Bataan. Police said the suspects were caught fishing around three kilometers from the shore in...
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Senator Panfilo Lacson reiterated his support for improving infrastructure in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, proposing a total of P321.259 million for the purpose. The state-run Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported that...
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MANILA – The Philippines will fully exercise its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang reiterated on Friday. Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles made the statement in reaction to China’s demand for the...
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The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) expressed grave worry over the latest developments regarding the sale of the Malampaya natural gas project by Chevrom Malampaya LLC and Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. The IBP, in a released statement November 24,...
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MANILA, Philippines—Japan Coast Guard (JCG) patrol vessel JCGS Tsugaru (PLH 02) is in Southeast Asia for a scheduled deployment and a series of security engagements with some countries, including the Philippines. The patrol ship left Japan last Nov. 5, according to...
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MANILA – Customs authorities intercepted 18 container vans of smuggled red onions worth P50 million during a spot check inspection on Nov. 8 and 9 at the Mindanao Container Terminal Sub-Port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. The Bureau of Customs Port of Cagayan de...
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MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday activated its secretariat for the Joint Peace and Security Coordinating Council (JPSCC). This office will be the focal point for the military and will perform secretariat functions for the AFP chief, who...
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