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SM2SM Run 12 this Sunday draws record-breaking 13,000 runners
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A record 13,075 runners will swarm the streets of Cebu City for the annual SM2SM Run that will start and finish at the SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP) this Sunday. SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Anton Del Prado said the 12th edition of one of Cebu’s premier.....»»
3 dead, 2 injured in car crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Three elderly people have been killed and two others critically injured after their car hit a concrete post along a highway in Laguna province, south of Manila, police said Monday. Police said the accident happened around 6 p.m. local time Sunday while the group, which included people in their 60s and 70s, was traveling south to Quezon province. Initial investigation showed that.....»»
Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat
Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»
Beard scores but Filipinas fall to South Korea 2-1
Angie Beard’s maiden goal as a Filipina was the bright spot for the Philippine women’s national football team, which suffered a narrow 1-2 loss to South Korea in their international friendly at Icheon Sports Complex on Monday night......»»
Anti-submarine drills set in South China Sea
The Philippines and regional allies the United States, Japan and Australia are planning anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on April 7......»»
China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»
DTI wants FTA with South Korea ratified by mid-year
The Department of Trade and Industry wants the free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea to be ratified by the middle of this year......»»
‘Adopt a penguin egg’ Easter campaign helps endangered African birds
CAPE TOWN – Bored of buying eggs made of chocolate and wrapped in foil with predictable bunny motifs? This Easter in South Africa you could instead spend your cash an egg that will hatch a live penguin. But these ones are not for taking home. Since the start of the year, a South African conservation.....»»
Netizens turn to dry humor as they give their take on CSBT transfer plan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano netizens resorted to dry humor as they give their take on social media about the plan of the Cebu Provincial government to move the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) from Cebu City to the neighboring Talisay City in the south of Cebu. The CSBT is currently situated along Natalio Bacalso.....»»
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.....»»
Indian Coast Guard ship docks at Manila port amid tensions in South China Sea
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG ship which arrived at the port on Monday, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN c.....»»
Wegotmail: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Recent Surgein Tensions in the South China Sea
Wegotmail: Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the Recent Surgein Tensions in the South China Sea.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Israel war undermining top UN court, South Africa says
South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza......»»
Sending our farm workers to South Korea: good news?
Growing up in Sta. Rita, Pampanga, where I was born into a rice-farming family eight decades back, I enjoyed watching seasonal farmworkers do their tasks during the planting and harvesting seasons. The post Sending our farm workers to South Korea: good news? appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise - BBC.com
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea proposal as tensions rise BBC.com.....»»
South China Sea- Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims - Bloomberg
South China Sea: Beijing Is Gaslighting Manila Over Claims Bloomberg.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11
SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»