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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan s President-elect

Beijing [China], January 16 (ANI): In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. It reported that the Chinese side on Tuesday lashed out at the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. T.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan s President-elect

Beijing [China], January 16 (ANI): In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. It reported that the Chinese side on Tuesday lashed out at the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Flights to Butuan canceled over runway lighting

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific flights to and from Manila and Cebu to Butuan were canceled yesterday due to a runway lighting problem at the Butuan Bancasi Airport......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

DA lifts ban on poultry imports from 2 US states

The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products from two states in the US after the outbreak of avian flu had already been addressed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban

The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit   Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday.    "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Starlux to offer Clark-US flights

Clark International Airport will open its longest route ever in May as it is set to host flights to the US West Coast by way of Taipei through Starlux Airlines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

No ‘cruel summer’ for PAL as Swifties fill flights

Fans of US music royalty Taylor Swift, collectively called Swifties, can’t seem to shake off the excitement of watching her in concert as flag carrier Philippine Airlines’ bookings to Singapore went with almost no blank space in flights......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

As air fares go up, airlines dangle early bookings for flights

As worries that air fares may rise in the coming months, the country’s top carriers are urging travelers to book their flights early to take advantage of cheaper prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

United Airlines expands global reach with new Cebu-Tokyo route

United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the world, is launching non-stop flights from Cebu to Tokyo in July, marking another first for the operator shaking up the local aviation landscape......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

DA lifts ban on poultry products from Belgium, France

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Belgium and France, saying the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries has already been contained......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue

MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to raise military presence in Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province that is very near Taiwan. “I.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

United Airlines to Introduce Mile Sharing Feature for Friends and Family

United Airlines to Introduce New “Family Pooling” Feature for Mileage Plus Members United Airlines has exciting news for its Mileage Plus members. The airline is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Boeing Issues Directive for Airlines to Inspect 787 Cockpit Seats Following Latam Incident

Boeing Issues Safety Reminder for Airlines Following Incident on Dreamliner Flight Boeing has instructed airlines to check the cockpit seats of its 787 Dreamliner plane.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

PAL secures spot among top 10 most punctual airlines in 2023

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines secured the second spot for punctuality among Asia-Pacific airlines in December 2023, according to London-based aviation analytics Cirium......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024