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Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday deployed a coastguard vessel to carry out a two-week patrol mission in waters north and east of the country to intensify its maritime presence and check on Chinese research vessels that were spotted in Benham Rise. Benham Rise, which sits off the Philippines’ east coast, is a vast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Presence of Chinese warships in WPS worrisome – Marcos

The presence of Chinese navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea is “worrisome,” but the Philippines will not be deterred in defending its maritime territory and protecting its fishermen, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation

The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Chinese presence at NGCP

The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Tuguegarao, Palawan init factor pumalo sa 43°C

Naitala ng Pagasa ang pinakamataas na heat index nitong Biyernes, Abril 5, sa Tuguegarao City, Cagayan at sa Aborlan, Palawan na umabot sa 43°C. The post Tuguegarao, Palawan init factor pumalo sa 43°C first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Owl, pangolin rescued on Good Friday in Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — A spotted wood owl (Strix seloputo) and a pangolin (Manis culionensis) were rescued in Palawan province on Good Friday, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) said in a report issued Saturday, March 30. The PCSDS said their personnel got the juvenile spotted wood owl after it was turned over by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Ex-Palawan governors trial moved to Quezon City

The Supreme Court has ordered the trial of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes, who is accused of murdering environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011, transferred from Palawan to Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Palawan Recognized as One of the Top Destinations in World for 2024

Palawan has once again earned recognition as one of the Trending Destinations in the World for 2024 on Tripadvisor, the global hub for travel deals and reviews. This follows Palawan’s outstanding global achievements in 2023, being named one of the World’s Most Desirable Countries for Adventure, making it to Travel + Leisure’s top Islands, and […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Palawan pasok sa Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations ngayong 2024

WALANG kupas pa rin ang kagandahan ng isla ng Palawan! Marami pa rin kasi ang nabibighani at tumatangkilik na puntahan ang isa sa kilalang tourist spot ng Pilipinas. Sa katunayan nga, pang-apat ang Palawan sa listahan ng “Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations” ng travel platform na Tripadvisor para sa taong ito. Sa website, inilarawan ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Megaworld expands hotel presence in Palawan

Andrew Tan led-Megaworld is expanding its hotel footprint in Palawan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbors.Chinese vessels took unspecified law enforcement measures, the embassy said in a statement, adding that it had lodged solemn representations for what it ca.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

NMP welcomes Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan

Mr. Matsushige Tomoaki, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan, received a warm welcome from NMP Executive Director Victor A. Del Rosario and other NMP personnel during his visit to the National Maritime Polytechnic on November 8, 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos calls Chinese presence in Philippine Rise clear intrusion

Marcos called the presence of Chinese vessels in the Philippine Rise a “great concern” and “unnecessary.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Celebrating 50 years of APCU

Last Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, the Association for Philippines-China Understanding celebrated its 50th anniversary at The Manila Hotel. As a new member of this organization, I was honored to meet more friends from the Filipino-Chinese community as well as the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, where it was very touching to be acknowledged for my Chinese roots, being part of the Lim family, as well as for the columns that I continue to write in The Philippine STAR, most especially when the original author of Roses and Thorns was my granduncle, Alejandro Roces......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

PCG reports ongoing dangerous maneuvers from Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard is sounding the alarm as Chinese vessels continue in engaging in dangerous maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea, despite the presence of PCG and Philippine maritime assets......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, Jan. 26

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy said on Thursday it deployed a helicopter to search for 11 missing passengers of two motorboats that capsized off Palawan province. Commodore Alan Javier, the commander of the Philippine Naval Forces West, said the boats sank on Wednesday near Ilian Bay in Roxas, a coastal town northeast of Palawan's capital Puerto Princesa. (Philippines-Navy-Boat) - - - - CAIRO -- Egy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Pythons for bait and dodging militias- on the trail of the rare monkey-eating eagle - Birds

Mindanao island is the last stronghold of the endangered Philippine eagle. But now the raptors habitat is at risk from logging, hunting and armed groups Christian Daug whistles with all the spirit he can muster. The male and female were perched there yesterday, he says, pointing to a dead tree amid the sea of flora that smothers the tallest mountain on the Philippine archipelago. He whistles again as we look out over the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Iranian Proxies Continue Attacks on US Troops in Syria as Blinken Initiates Critical Middle East Tour

Title: Two Attacks on US and Allied Troops in Syria Over the Weekend Subtitle: Iranian-Backed Militias Continue Series of Assaults on American Forces In a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024