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Philippines resupply boat heavily damaged

Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Philippines resupply boatheavily damaged

Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Philippines, Germany eye cyber, maritime defense cooperation

The Philippines and Germany are eyeing to expand their defense cooperation to include cyber and maritime domains, President Marcos said, in light of China’s continued dangerous maneuvers and harassment of Filipino supply vessels in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Quezon City Health Department Steps Up Drive to Promote Business Compliance with Laws Banning Mercury Cosmetics

22 May 2024, Quezon City.  Mercury-containing skin-lightening products are dangerous to human health and the environment. The continued sale of such products goes against national and city laws, as well as the Minamata Convention on Mercury.This was emphasized by the resource persons at the consultative meeting organized by the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) on May 21 at the Quezon City Hall,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Philippines Coast Guard says ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel video - South China Sea

Footage published by the Philippines Coast Guard appears to show a collision between one of its ships and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Tuesday morning. The Philippines Coast Guard said it was carrying out a resupply mission in the South China Sea when it 'faced dangerous manoeuvres and blocking' from Chinese vessels that resulted in 'minor structural damage' to one of its vessels Continue reading........»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Analysts disagree over risk of confrontation in WPS - The Manila Times

THE possibility that China will abandon hope of peacefully reuniting with Taiwan is still "more dangerous" to regional and global peace than the continued escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the head of a US-based maritime transparency project said Monday. The view of retired US Air Force Col. Ray Powell, who heads Sealight, which monitors and reports activities in the South China Sea, contrasted with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Ang See slams ‘Sinophobia, racism’ over Chinese students

Civic leader Teresita Ang See has branded as “dangerous and unfortunate”what she described as the Sinophobia and racism that emerged amid reports on the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

G7 calls out China over intimidation

Seven of the world’s most powerful democracies comprising the Group of Seven have issued a joint communiqué calling on China to stop its militarization of the South China Sea and denouncing its use of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Philippine vessels......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Philippines Coast Guard says ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel video

Footage published by the Philippines Coast Guard appears to show a collision between one of its ships and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Tuesday morning. The Philippines Coast Guard said it was carrying out a resupply mission in the South China Sea when it 'faced dangerous manoeuvres and blocking' from Chinese vessels that resulted in 'minor structural damage' to one of its vessels Continue reading........»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Brace for dangerous heat in 9 areas today – Pagasa

“Danger” heat index is expected in nine areas today amid the ongoing El Niño and dry season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

‘Serious concern’: Philippines, US, Japan unite vs China s provocations in South China Sea

The Philippines, United States and Japan condemned the “dangerous and aggressive” behavior of the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Actions speak louder than words

The recent incident involving China Coast Guard ships and one of our supply boats is yet again another example of the disgraceful, dangerous and aggressive behavior that shows China’s propensity to doublespeak......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

North Cotabato authorities vow to end risky ‘waswas’ drag race

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Following the horrific illegal drag racing accident at a national highway that killed the rider and an innocent passerby, the provincial government of North Cotabato vowed to end the dangerous motorcycle race, locally called “waswas” and often involving the youth. Former Board Member Shirlyn “Neneng”  Macasarte, who represented the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

‘Dangerous’ heat indices expected in 28 areas on May 28

MANILA, Philippines — Even amid the presence of Typhoon Aghon, 28 areas are still forecast to reach “dangerous” level peak heat indices of above 42ºC (degrees Celsius), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index forecast, the highest index is expected to reach 46ºC, specifically in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Fake witness, fake mayor, fake rice sufficiency

Two Senate committees, on dangerous drugs and on women, are wasting valuable hours focusing on two things:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Heat index in Puerto Princesa City reaches 46ºC

MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous peak heat index of 46ºC (degrees Celsius) hounded Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday, while 26 other areas  / locations likewise logged a heat index within the danger category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa said heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

LIST: Onsite classes na 'WalangPasok dahil sa tindi ng init ngayong April 5

SUSPENDIDO ang face-to-face classes sa ilang lugar ngayong araw, April 5, dahil sa napakainit na panahon. Ayon sa latest forecast ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ang heat index ay posibleng umabot sa “dangerous category” sa ilang parte ng bansa. Paalala ng weather bureau, ang heat index na lagpas 42 degrees Celsius.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

PAGASA: Heat index in 8 areas to reach danger levels

The heat index in eight areas in the country is forecast to reach dangerous levels today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024