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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

How to get a passport: A first-timer’s guide

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Ever found yourself caught in the bureaucratic loop of needing a valid ID to get another form of ID? Imagine this, you need an ID to get another ID, but to get that first ID, you need… you guessed it, another ID. It’s like a modern-day puzzle that leaves us all scratching.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

China trespasser policy worries United States

The United States has expressed concern over China’s new regulation allowing its coast guard to detain “trespassers” in the South China Sea, including in areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, Armed Forces chief Romeo Brawner said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Philippines builds coast guard station in islands near Taiwan

MANILA - The Philippines has built a coastguard station in its northern islands near Taiwan, boosting its capacity to monitor an area where China has built up its military presence, National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano said on Friday.He said the new station less than 200 km (125 miles) from Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, will improve Manila's ability to monitor the Luzon Strait, a vital intern.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Palawan fishers anxious about China’s threat to arrest ‘trespassers’

Palawan-based fishers have expressed fear of getting picked up at sea by the Chinese coast guard and detained for 60 days once Beijing’s new maritime regulation takes effect on June 15......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

PCG eyes transfer to Bilibid

The Philippine Coast Guard is looking into the possibility of transferring its headquarters from Port Area, Manila to the New Bilibid Prison reservation in Muntinlupa City, a PCG official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Philippines to tighten guard on shoals, reefs, islets

The Philippines would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Six fishermen rescued off Silay City coast

Six fishermen rescued off Silay City coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

NorthPort sails to 4th straight win

Red-hot NorthPort didn’t miss a beat, coming out of a long break with a coast-to-coast romp over Talk ‘N Text, 112-96, to stay within the leaders’ pack in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Stronger vape regulation sought to protect consumers, boost revenues

Amid the rampant smuggling and illicit trade of e-cigarettes, a consumer group is pushing for stronger regulation of the vape industry to safeguard consumers from potential harm and maximize government revenue from legal sales......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Mabigat na parusa vs smuggler, hoarder inaprub

Lusot na sa Senado ang bicameral conference committee report sa Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Bill na layong magpataw ng matinding parusa laban sa smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, at pagbuo ng kartel ng agricultural at fishery products. The post Mabigat na parusa vs smuggler, hoarder inaprub first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Canadian in P9.68 billion shabu haul nabbed

A Canadian tagged as the prime suspect in smuggling 1.4 tons of shabu worth P9.68 billion seized in Alitagtag, Batangas last month was arrested in Tagaytay on Thursday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

PBBM binoldyak Customs, BIR sa smuggled vape

Lumalaganap ang smuggling ng vape at sigarilyo sa bansa kaya pinakilos ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang Bureau of Customs at Bureau of Internal Revenue na tuldukan ang problemang ito. The post PBBM binoldyak Customs, BIR sa smuggled vape first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Mayaman kapatid ko, pinondohan eleksiyon ni BBM – FL Liza Marcos

Aminado si First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos na nagalit siya sa isyu na sangkot umano sa sibuyas smuggling ang kanyang kapatid na si Martin at ang business partner nitong si China-Philippines United Enterprises president Michael Ma. The post Mayaman kapatid ko, pinondohan eleksiyon ni BBM – FL Liza Marcos first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Quiboloy gets second arrest warrant for qualified human smuggling

MANILA, Philippines — Another arrest order has been issued against Apollo Quiboloy, and this time it is for qualified human trafficking. The warrant for the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) has been issued by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Thursday, April 11. This is the second one against Quiboloy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

P21 million worth of smuggled cigarettes confiscated in Sarangani

The police seized P21 million worth of cigarettes from Indonesia in an anti-smuggling operation in Glan, Sarangani on Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Lemonade

Last week, authorities recovered two Bugatti Chiron cars smuggled into the country – and, for some mad reason, actually used on our roads. Such smuggling might have been discouraged if the LTO had a functioning information system with a reliable audit trail......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

3 caught smuggling P4.3M worth of marijuana in Kalinga

Authorities seized around P4.3 million worth of marijuana bricks from three alleged drug smugglers from Valenzuela City at a checkpoint in Brgy Dangoy, Lubuagan, Kalinga......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024