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Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
Interfaith groups glad that Ramadhan, Lenten Season are both occurring in March
This year’s Ramadhan among Muslims and the Lenten Season of Christians are both in March. For interfaith peace advocates, this is a reminder that religions should not set barriers but foster tolerance and understanding among believers......»»
‘Promote compassion, unity during Ramadan’
Muslims and Christians should promote compassion, generosity and unity during the observance of the holy month of Ramadan, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said......»»
Ramadan to start March 12 as Muslims report no sighting of new moon
Viewing the moon to determine the start of Ramadan is ‘part of the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad,’ says Islamic Studies professor Alzad Sattar at a moonsighting event in Manila.....»»
COMMENTARY: When cultural misappropriation becomes a hypocritical attempt to present cultural inclusivity
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 14 January) — While the Philippines is proud to be a country that speaks of cultural inclusivity and pluralism, it presents an irony of repeatedly exhibiting instances of cultural insensitivity. This can be seen and demonstrated when people remark that they know of some alleged (quote unquote) Pure Muslims who may […].....»»
Rhea Gullas Cup Finals: Talisay forces rubber match in thrilling win vs. Minglanilla
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As expected, Talisay Aksyon Agad successfully forced a rubber match against Abante Minglanilla in a nail biting 80-78 win in Game 2 of the Rhea Gullas Cup First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament Best-of-Three finals held Saturday night, March 16, at the Talisay Sports Complex. The win tied the series.....»»
Bato gives more details on ‘Judas’ cop
Senator Bato dela Rosa yesterday gave more details about the unnamed ranking police official allegedly convincing cops to testify against him in his drug war crimes case before the International Criminal Court......»»
US embassy ‘confident’ Quiboloy will face justice for his crimes
The United States is confident that controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy will eventually face the charges filed against him in the US......»»
55% of Filipinos favor gov’t cooperation with ICC probe — survey
Results of the poll released Sunday showed that 55% of adult Filipinos are in favor of the government cooperating with the probe into alleged crimes against humanity committed during the previous administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. .....»»
‘Sing nat’l anthem 1,000 times’: Dela Rosa says pro-ICC Filipinos don’t love PH
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos who are in favor of the investigation by the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) should be made to sing the Philippine national anthem 1,000 times to revive their love for the country, said Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, who was among those mentioned in the crimes against humanity complaint before.....»»
Two more American pedophiles barred entry at Mactan, NAIA airports
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu barred the entry of two more American pedophiles who were found to have been previously convicted of committing sex crimes against minors. BI-border control and intelligence unit (BCIU) chief Dennis Alcedo, in his report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, said the passengers […].....»»
Creighton Upsets UConns 14-Game Win Streak
Creighton Secures Historic Victory Against UConn Creighton University’s men’s basketball team achieved a milestone victory over the University of Connecticut, marking their first win against.....»»
Pertussis cases continue to spike
Cases of pertussis continue to rise nationwide, according to the Department of Health......»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»
‘Hijack profile’ scams spike in February – PNP-ACG
Cases of “hijack profile” scams surged last month, the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group reported on Monday......»»
Ababa leads Fortuna, Singson by one
Sarah Ababa drained a lengthy birdie putt on No. 17 to spike a gutsy 72, pulling ahead by one over Mikha Fortuna and rookie Mafy Singson at the start of the P1 million ICTSI Ladies Apo Golf Classic here yesterday......»»
ICTSI Ladies Apo Golf Classic: Ababa moves past Fortuna, Singson
Sarah Ababa drained a lengthy birdie putt on No. 17 to spike a gutsy 72, pulling ahead by one over Mikha Fortuna and rookie Mafy Singson in an unpredictable start to the P1-million ICTSI Ladies Apo Golf Classic......»»
Spike in gender-based violence cases noted
A DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official reported a surge in gender-based violence cases in Davao Region, reaching 170 in 2023 compared to 131 in 2022......»»