7 missing as pirates take over boat carrying smuggled cigarettes
Seven of 11 seafarers who were supposed to deliver smuggled cigarettes are missing since Monday after pirates divested them of their merchandise and forced them to jump out of their watercraft in an attack in the western seas of Maguindanao del Norte province......»»
‘No smuggled onions in CDO’
The Bureau of Plant Industry has denied reports that smuggled onions are flooding the markets in Cagayan de Oro and that this has led to depressed prices......»»
‘Smuggled onions flooding Mindanao’
A farmers’ group has confirmed the entry of alleged smuggled onions in Mindanao......»»
Smuggled onions booming online
Smuggled and imported onions being sold online have contributed to the slump in the farmgate price of local bulbs, according to a farmers’ group......»»
2 missing as boat sinks off Batangas
Two fishermen were reported missing after their motorized banca capsized in the waters off Tingloy town in this province on Monday......»»
Rider apprehended for carrying gun at police checkpoint
Rider apprehended for carrying gun at police checkpoint.....»»
Man nabbed for carrying a gun in Lapu-Lapu City
Man nabbed for carrying a gun in Lapu-Lapu City.....»»
‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak
‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak.....»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship, alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia, in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
14 rescued as boat sinks off Quezon
Fourteen people were rescued when their boat capsized in the waters off Burdeos, Quezon on Saturday night......»»
Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship
MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»
China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat
A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town
23 fishers rescued as boat catches fire off Negros Oriental town.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 23
VALLETTA -- At least five people were confirmed dead after a migrant boat capsized near Malta's shores during a rescue operation, local media reported on Friday. Local media said that many others were injured when the boat capsized in the morning, with more than 30 migrants on board heading to Europe. (Malta-Migrant-Deaths) - - - - MADRID -- The fire engulfing a 14-story residential block in the ea.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 23
VALLETTA -- At least five people were confirmed dead after a migrant boat capsized near Malta's shores during a rescue operation, local media reported on Friday. Local media said that many others were injured when the boat capsized in the morning, with more than 30 migrants on board heading to Europe. (Malta-Migrant-Deaths) - - - - MADRID -- The fire engulfing a 14-story residential block in the ea.....»»
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle.....»»
6 rescued from distressed boat
Six persons were rescued after their boat was battered by strong winds and big waves while sailing in the waters off Surigao del Norte on Sunday......»»
Sea Lions, Pirates repeat over Brahmans, Supremos
Olivarez College repeated over University of Batangas, 74-71, and stayed in the hunt for a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinal round of the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila......»»
India s responsibility to look at such situations in neighbourhood: Jaishankar on Red Sea tensions
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that two things are currently happening in the Red Sea, which includes attacks on ships through drones and missiles as well as pirates of Somalia taking over the ship. Jaishankar stated that it is the responsibility of India to look at such situations in the neighbourhood and how to tackle them in cooperation with other nations. While.....»»
7 missing passengers rescued after boat capsizes off Palawan waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued seven individuals last Friday after their motorbanca capsized in the vicinity waters off Isla Verde, Roxas, Palawan......»»