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China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland
Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»
China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland
Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»
EDCA with Canada, defense pact with UK – DND
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Tuesday that a memorandum of agreement or understanding with Canada on enhanced defense cooperation is in the works and may be signed soon......»»
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»
China has no say in Batanes military plans — DND
The DND stressed that it is mandated to secure the sovereignty of the Philippines' sovereignty and territorial integrity. .....»»
Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say
Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»
Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics
Defense officials of the Philippines and the United States met to discuss the logistics capabilities in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, the Department of National Defense said yesterday......»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
Batanes seaport to be funded by US
A plan is underway to construct a United States-funded civilian port in Batanes, chosen for its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan......»»
The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac
Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Argao, Cebu accident: Motorcycle crashes into bus, 2 minors dead
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday April 16, 2024. Argao, Cebu accident: Motorcycle crashes into bus, 2 minors dead Two minors died in a vehicular accident between a motorcycle and a Ceres Bus in Sitio Looc, Barangay Poblacion, Argao.....»»
Liloan accident: 11-year-old boy dies after getting run over by dump truck
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An 11-year-old boy died in a Liloan accident after his head was run over by a dump truck that collided with the motorcycle his father was driving along the national road in Barangay Jubay, Liloan town, Cebu on Friday morning, April 12, 2024. The fatal accident happened at around 9:45 a.m.,.....»»
Lapu-Lapu accident: Motorcycle rider killed in road collision in Pajac
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 30-year-old man was killed in an accident that happened early on Sunday morning on H-Mall Road in Barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City. The victim was identified as Roger Valiente, a resident of Sitio Abuna in the same barangay. ALSO READ: Lapu-Lapu accident: Rider dies after his motorcycle slams into parked truck.....»»
Badian accident injures Aussie, friend
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An Australian national and her Filipina friend were injured in a road accident that happened in Badian, Cebu on Friday. The accident that happened at 4:30 p.m. in Barangay Malabago in Badian town in southern Cebu involved a motorcycle and a delivery truck. Badian police identified the motorcycle driver as Savannah.....»»
Fatalities in Mabinay road accident rise to 15
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another victim of the tragic road accident in Mabinay town in Negros Oriental has died. This increases to 15 the total number of fatalities in the Wednesday afternoon road accident, according to Lieutenant Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO). ALSO READ: 14 killed, 3 injured in.....»»
Alcantara road accident injures dump truck driver, helper
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two were injured in a vehicular accident involving a dump truck and a 10-wheeler truck that happened in Sitio Cabaray, Barangay Lawaan in Alcantara town at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13. The accident victims were identified as Milky Miot, the dump truck driver and a resident of Samboan town,.....»»
Road accident: 3 hurt in 5-vehicle smashup in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of three individuals sustained injuries as a result of a multi-vehicle road accident along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City on Thursday noon, February 8, 2024. The vehicular accident happened at past 12:00 p.m. and involved 2 sports-utility vehicles (SUVs), 2 passenger jeepneys, and a motorcycle. The driver of the.....»»
DND chief to speak at MOPC
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will be the guest of honor and speaker at the “MOPC Defense Night“ organized by the Manila Overseas Press Club, Asia’s first and oldest press club on Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Makati Hotel Ballroom in Makati City......»»
Chinese influx near EDCA sites needs probing – lawmaker
The sudden “aggressive influx” of Chinese nationals near sites of the Philippines-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement should be a cause for concern for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration (BI), according to a congressman......»»