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China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea

MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Iraq condemns latest US strikes as ‘irresponsible escalation’

The Pentagon said the US had carried out strikes on three facilities linked to Iran-backed militias including Kataib Hezbollah after a weekend attack on an Iraqi air base that wounded US forces.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with past U.S. government efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captivated public attention for decades. The study from the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

China, Not Russia, Still Tops List of Threats to US

WASHINGTON - Russia's war in Ukraine - portrayed by top U.S. officials as posing a danger to the United States itself - still trails China when it comes to long-term threats to America's security, according to a top Pentagon official.The warning from Ely Ratner, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, comes in testimony prepared for a hearing Wednesday by the House Armed S.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines rejects China’s claim of ‘repelling’ BFAR vessel in WPS

Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the PCG for West Philippine Sea matters, called China's claim “inaccurate.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Junior Altas, Squires chalk up win No. 6

The Perpetual Junior Altas recovered from a loss and recorded their sixth win in the NCAA Season 99 Juniors basketball tournament with a 102-84 rout of the Jose Rizal U Light Bombers at the Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan City yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Squires all bald, brawny

The all-bald Letran Squires crushed the Jose Rizal U Light bombers, 102-64, yesterday and kicked off their back-to-back bid in NCAA junior basketball on a high note at the Filoil EcoOil Centre......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong

SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Pentagon chief reaffirms support after latest China aggression in WPS

Austin emphasized US support for the Philippines in defending its sovereign rights and jurisdiction in a phone call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report

The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Pinoy children unable to report online sex abuse – report

Fifty-five percent of children surveyed in the Philippines did not know how to report harmful content on social media, a report on online child sexual exploitation and abuse revealed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Irresponsible driving

As travel increases this Holy Week, motorists are expressing concern about a road accident this month that penalized an innocent driver. Video footage showed a Toyota Innova traversing the northbound lane of the Skyway Stage 3 on March 10 when a motorcycle moving beyond the speed limit counter-flowed, colliding head-on with the Innova......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 18

BEIJING -- Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing. That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50 percent, rising from the nearly 20 percent in 2023 with the sales of over 13 million units, according to the report issued by China EV100, a new energy vehicle (NEV) industry think ta.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

China launches Southeast Asia outreach amid tensions with Philippines

Taipei, Taiwan - China launched a fresh round of diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia this week, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto Monday and foreign ministers from Laos, Vietnam and East Timor began to arrive in Beijing Tuesday.The diplomatic charm offensive comes amid territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, and efforts by t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise - BBC.com

China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise BBC.com.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024