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China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea

MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong

SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Philippines Marcos Boosts Maritime Security as China Tension Rises

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront 'a range of serious challenges' to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates.The order, signed on Monday and made public on Sunday, does not mention China but follows a series of bilateral maritime confrontations and mutual accusations.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Senator urges improved toll road services before approving rate hikes

Last week, the TRB approved the collection of the second tranche of toll increase for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). The collection of the new toll rates will start on June 4. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

NLEX toll rate tataas sa June 4

Muling tataas ang toll rate sa North Luzon Expressway simula sa June 4, 2024. The post NLEX toll rate tataas sa June 4 first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 22

ISLAMABAD -- A van collided with a tractor trolley on Thursday in Lodhran district of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, leaving six people dead and 16 others injured, local police said. Police said that the van carrying a wedding party rammed into the tractor trolley parked on the roadside in Dunyapur area of the district. (Pakistan-Traffic Accident) - - - - GAZA -- The Palestinian death toll fro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 22

ISLAMABAD -- A van collided with a tractor trolley on Thursday in Lodhran district of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, leaving six people dead and 16 others injured, local police said. Police said that the van carrying a wedding party rammed into the tractor trolley parked on the roadside in Dunyapur area of the district. (Pakistan-Traffic Accident) - - - - GAZA -- The Palestinian death toll fro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12

Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Davao de Oro landslide death toll rises to 90

Lea Añora, a member of Maco municipal government’s “Management of the Dead and the Missing” unit, said the figure includes “complete bodies and body parts.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Families face uncertainty as search continues for 49 missing in Davao de Oro landslide

(1st UPDATE) As the death toll rises to 10, search and rescue workers race against time as they resume operations to look for signs of life at the mining village of Masara in Maco town, Davao de Oro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Death toll in Davao, Caraga due to effects of shear line rises to 16

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday reported that the affected regions had 10 confirmed casualties and six yet to be verified. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

China s Xi lauds ties with Indonesia during president-elect visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's strong ties with Indonesia during a meeting Monday with President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Xi laid plans for regional peace and affirmed China's commitment to deepen maritime cooperation with Indonesia.State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi told Prabowo that bilateral ties "have entered a new stage of jointly building a community with a shared future." He also added t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China launches Southeast Asia outreach amid tensions with Philippines

Taipei, Taiwan - China launched a fresh round of diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia this week, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto Monday and foreign ministers from Laos, Vietnam and East Timor began to arrive in Beijing Tuesday.The diplomatic charm offensive comes amid territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, and efforts by t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024