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Philippines Coast Guard says ship damaged in collision with Chinese vessel video

Footage published by the Philippines Coast Guard appears to show a collision between one of its ships and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Tuesday morning. The Philippines Coast Guard said it was carrying out a resupply mission in the South China Sea when it 'faced dangerous manoeuvres and blocking' from Chinese vessels that resulted in 'minor structural damage' to one of its vessels Continue reading........»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Xinhua Commentary: Unveiling realities of mutual defense between Washington, its allies

© Provided by Xinhua While the U.S. concept of mutual defense appears to protect an ally, in reality, it serves as a security guarantee from a dominant power to its subordi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

So, Where Do We Go From Here?

The Philippines has just had a presidential election. The first for the second decade of the 21st century. Like the presidential election 6 years ago that gave us President Rodrigo Duterte, this election appears to have been heavily influenced by social media......»»

Category: newsSource:  philnewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Big J’s last playing game

There appears to be some confusion as to when was Robert Jaworski’s last playing game in the PBA......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Dcott assists bus companies for Holy Week special permits

THE Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (Dcott) has collaborated with bus companies, ensuring they obtain or renew their special permits from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region (LTFRB-Davao) ahead of the anticipated surge in passengers during the upcoming Holy Week......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

‘Rise of the Ronin’ preview: An open-world Souls-lite set in Bakumatsu-era 1800s Japan

The 'Countersparks' parry system is rewarding but the game appears to be more forgiving and more accessible than Souls-like games.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Stop accreditation of new motorcycle taxis, LTFRB asked

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board was asked yesterday to stop the accreditation of more motorcycle taxis as it would affect the income of drivers of existing public utility vehicles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Legislated amendment

After so much huffing and puffing against the controversial people’s initiative (PI), the questioned nationwide signature campaign to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution appears blown away to oblivion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Sara retracts social media post praising EDSA revolt

Vice President Sara Duterte appears to have retracted her Feb. 25 statement on the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, that called on the people to always remember the sacrifices of the Filipinos who united to topple the dictatorship of President Marcos’ father......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Parochial

I am not too comfortable with the plan to return to the old school year that begins in June. But the decision appears to have been taken......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

New ride-hailing app inDrive suspended due to fare-haggling system

Prior to the suspension order, inDrive was positioning itself to make a splash as a competitor to Grab. Now, its plans are on pause after the LTFRB questioned its fare-haggling system......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Poe to LTFRB: Show routes affected in PUVMP

Sen. Grace Poe is urging the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to publicize a complete list of routes and ensure mobility of the commuting public once the public utility vehicle modernization program is implemented......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

EDITORIAL - Minimum inconvenience

With just over a week to go before the deadline, 313 routes in the National Capital Region still lack a consolidated transport service entity, according to data from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. After a one-month grace period, the LTFRB says it will no longer give another extension of the deadline, as it cited a 76.6 percent consolidation rate nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

What’s in store in ’24?

This year, 2024, appears to be a hopeful year that will enable our economy to break off from the problems of the pandemic years. According to a study by PIDS, the government think tank, growth will be steady in 2024......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

556 E-bike crashes recorded in NCR in 2023 — LTFRB

According to data of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the e-bike crashes in the National Capital Region (NCR) resulted in 281 instances of property damage, 273 non-fatal injuries and two fatal injuries. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Brink

The arc of war appears to have widened the past few days, bringing all of us closer to the brink......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

SC asked to junk PISTON-led petition vs PUVMP

The DOTR and its attached agency, LTFRB, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition of the PISTON-led transport groups assailing the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Hamas appears to show dead bodies of 2 hostages after warning Israel

A new video released by Hamas purportedly showes the bodies of Yossi Sharabi and Itai Svirsky, who had appeared in an initial video on January 14.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Trump wins Iowa caucus, taking first step toward a Biden rematch

(1st UPDATE) Donald Trump appears likely to win by a record-setting margin, based on early results, which would bolster his argument that he is the only Republican candidate capable of taking on Democratic President Joe Biden.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024