The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday removed the floating barriers installed by China at a shoal in the West Philippine Sea that blocked Filipino fishermen from the fish-rich area, following the orders of the President and the direction on National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano. In a statement, the National …
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DOE sees pressure on oil prices to rise with Russian export halt
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday said it will actively monitor the world oil supply situation after the Russian government announced it will temporarily limit oil exports to avoid domestic shortages. “It appears this will have an effect of a restriction in supply, so by implication, there will be …
Read More »Wushu specialist Inso delivers 2nd bronze for PH contingent in Asiad
HANGZHOU, China—Taolu wushu specialist Jones Inso stopped the bleeding for a Team Philippines desperately in need of victories to celebrate as he secured the delegation’s second bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games here on Monday. The 26-year-old native of La Trinidad, Benguet ended the Filipinos’ string of losses in …
Read More »China walls in Scarborough
Philippine officials and lawmakers on Sunday denounced China’s installation of a floating barrier in the southeast portion of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough) Shoal, which prevents Filipino fishermen from entering the area to catch fish. The floating barrier, with an estimated length of 300 meters, was discovered by personnel of the …
Read More »China coast guard chases Pinoy fisherman in disputed waters
South China Sea—Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speed boats in hot pursuit. In a high-seas chase lasting several minutes, Satam tries …
Read More »Flash floods hit Metro Manila following downpour
FLASH floods hit parts of Metro Manila following a downpour on Saturday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. PHOTO FROM MMDA The following areas are flooded as of posting time, according to the MMDA public information office: Ortigas flyover NB on ramp – 6 inches Edsa gate 3 Aguinaldo …
Read More »Taal cleared of vog as gas emissions subside – Phivolcs
TAAL volcano is now clear of the smog caused by its emission of sulfur dioxide, which blanketed surrounding areas, forcing the suspension of work and classes on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). PHOTO From PNA “In Taal, it's clear now unlike the low visibility …
Read More »Xi Jinping opens 19th Asian Games in glittering Hangzhou
HANGZHOU, China—Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open at a glittering ceremony in Hangzhou on Saturday, kickstarting a sporting behemoth that boasts more athletes than the Olympics. The Philippines got its campaign off the right foot as the women’s national football team hurdled Hong Kong, 3-1, on …
Read More »Bagong Pilipinas service fair begins
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the simultaneous launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) to help deliver government services across the country. “This program is just one of the first steps taken by the government to give Filipinos new hope and a fresh start,” the President said …
Read More »Bayani Fernando, ex-MMDA chief, Marikina mayor, dies at 77
FORMER Marikina City mayor and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando died after falling off from the roof of his home on Friday. He was 77 years old. Photo From PNA His wife, former Marikina City mayor Ma. Lourdes “Marides” Fernando, confirmed the passing of the former government …
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