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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

Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131

Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

131 cities, towns now under state of calamity

A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 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

Marian image in Marikina granted canonical coronation

Pope Francis has granted the canonical coronation to the image of Our Lady of Fatima at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Paul of the Cross located in Marikina City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

WATCH: The Samsung Galaxy S24 features AI-powered image editing

The Samsung Galaxy S24's generative AI-powered image editing features allow users to select an object in a photo and move it around the frame, or to completely delete it.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Cops told to remove visible tattoos to keep professional image

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen with visible tattoos even when wearing their uniform must remove their body art to maintain a professional image. This was the instruction stated in Memorandum Circular 2024-023 regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos among law enforcers, applicants, and cadets in the academy. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

PH sets new Guinness World Record for largest human organ image

PH sets new Guinness World Record for largest human organ image.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak

‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Philippines to improve 9 of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Large king cobra killed in Asturias, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A large king cobra, locally known as banakon, was sighted and killed in Barangay Ubogon, Asturias, a town in northern Cebu. In a Facebook post on March 6, a member of the Philippine Snake ID page shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Another king cobra seen in Sogod, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another king cobra, locally known as Banakon in Cebuano, has been sighted in Barangay Bagakay, Sogod, a northern town in Cebu. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 5, a member of the Philippine Snake ID page shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

FACT CHECK: Link for scholarship program posted by fake Landbank page

Both the Facebook page and the link for the supposed scholarship program are not affiliated with Landbank, according to a Facebook post on its official and verified page.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Philippines mulls cloud seeding to quench drought

MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A government official said Tuesday that the Philippines is mulling cloud seeding to quench the country's thirst amid the drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, which has affected 2.9 million people. Task Force El Nino spokesperson Joey Villarama told reporters that 131 cities and municipalities across the country have declared a state of calamity in response to the devastating eff.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

131 LGUs in state of calamity due to El Niño

Over a hundred local government units have declared a state of calamity over El Niño-induced droughts and extreme heat. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Survival – the Ivatan way

The Ivatans are an Austronesian ethnolinguistic group inhabiting the Batan islands – Batanes and Babuyan islands in the northernmost Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024