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Boat catches fire off Davao Occidental

Two fishermen were rescued after their boat caught fire in the waters off Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

4 missing from distressed boat off Surigao del Norte

Four fishermen remained missing yesterday while their two companions have been rescued after their fishing boat encountered rough sea conditions in the waters off Surigao del Norte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

2 missing as boat sinks off Batangas

Two fishermen were reported missing after their motorized banca capsized in the waters off Tingloy town in this province on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Provocative action by Chinese coastguard condemned by Manila

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Jonathan Malaya, spokesperson for the Philippines National Security Council, said the country's government condemns the latest "provocative action" by China's coastguard against Filipino fishermen. Malaya referred to a Philippine coastguard report released at the weekend about an incident on January 12, which alleged that Chinese coastguard personnel ordered some Filipino fis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Manila condemns provocative action by Chinese coastguard

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Jonathan Malaya, spokesperson for the Philippines National Security Council, said the country's government condemns the latest "provocative action" by China's coastguard against Filipino fishermen. Malaya referred to a Philippine coastguard report released at the weekend about an incident on January 12, which alleged that Chinese coastguard personnel ordered some Filipino fis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Philippines says 4 Filipino sailors aboard ship seized by Iranian forces

MANILA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Sunday said four Filipino sailors were among the crew of a container ship seized by Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. In a statement, the Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers confirmed the seizure of the vessel MSC Aries "with four Filipino seafarers on board," adding that it has contacted the families of the four sailors. The Philippine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Rama shrugs off Daluz’s comment, says sorry he’s still mayor

Rama shrugs off Daluz’s comment, says sorry he’s still mayor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Civilian convoy sails towards Scarborough Shoal in West Philippine Sea

Civilians on board Philippine fishing boats sailed Wednesday towards a China-controlled reef off the Southeast Asian country to distribute provisions to Filipino fishermen and assert their rights to the disputed waterway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Chinese militia blocks Philippine vessel anew

A Chinese maritime militia ship engaged a Philippine vessel in a “dangerous maneuver” in an attempt to prevent it from delivering supplies and other provisions to fishermen in Panatag Shoal off the coast of Zambales......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

China coast guard harasses Philippine boats

Another case of Chinese harassment in Philippine waters has been reported – this time with Filipino fishermen on the receiving end......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Gibo: Don’t fish alone in West Philippine Sea

Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Off-White™ opens door in NUSTAR Cebu City

Cebu City, February 15th — Off-White™ is happy to announce that Virgil Abloh’s legacy is celebrated yet again in the Philippines, by the launch of Off-White™ Cebu in NUSTAR Resort Cebu. Opening to the public on 18th February 2024, Off-White™ Cebu will be the third branch of the beloved brand in the country following the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City

9 May 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Press freedom index: Philippines falls 2 notches to 134th

The Philippines remains a “difficult country” for journalists as it dropped two spots in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare

Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition: True Radiance Comes from Within, Not from Skin Lightening Products with Mercury

 23 March 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition, which has been tracking mercury in skin-lightening cosmetics in the Philippines since 2011, reiterated its support for the global effort to put an end to the persistent production, trade, and consumption of racist beauty products with mercury content that claim to whiten the skin and deal with other.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition: True Radiance Comes from Within, Not from Skin Lightening Products with Mercury

 23 March 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition, which has been tracking mercury in skin-lightening cosmetics in the Philippines since 2011, reiterated its support for the global effort to put an end to the persistent production, trade, and consumption of racist beauty products with mercury content that claim to whiten the skin and deal with other.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

‘Policy on 20 percent use of Chocolate Hills illegal’

As the controversy over the Chocolate Hills continues to rage, an environmental watchdog has joined the fray, describing as unlawful the policy of the Department on Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management Board that allows the use of 20 percent of the hills for development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Roxas and Co went near-ceiling on solar farm speculation

Roxas and Company saw its shares shoot up 49% in yesterday’s trading session, prompting an inquiry from the Capital Markets Integrity Corp. (the market watchdog) for an explanation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024