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2 suspected rebels killed after clash in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops on Monday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Masbate, an island province in the central Philippines, a military report said. The report said the fighting broke out between troops and around 10 New People's Army (NPA) insurgents around 7 a.m. in a village in Cawayan town. The gunfight resulted in the killing of the two rebels, and no soldier was killed or wounde.....»»
2 suspects from Sunday s Mass bombing, among 9 killed in Philippines
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippine army said over the weekend that its troops killed nine suspected Muslim militants, including two key suspects, in a bomb attack last month that killed four Christian worshippers in the south of the country. Army spokesman Col. Louie Dema-ala said that four army scout rangers were slightly wounded in the operation on January 25 against the Dawlah Islamiyah in the village of.....»»
The joy of reading
As the first typhoon of the year brought heavy rain in Metro Manila, I went late Sunday night to the Big Bad Wolf Books sale......»»
Super typhoon victim from Dinagat Islands joins climate litigation vs. French oil giant
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) – A victim of Super Typhoon Odette in December 2021 (international name: Rai) from Dinagat Islands has joined seven other plaintiffs from different countries and three non-government organizations (NGO) in a criminal case filed against the French oil giant TotalEnergies on Tuesday, May 21. Frank Nicol Marba, 29, from Barangay […].....»»
5 people reported dead due to Typhoon Aghon
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) has left five people dead, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. Of these fatalities, OCD said four were from Calabarzon and the other one was from Northern Mindanao. Seven people were also found to be injured due to the typhoon. Aghon tore off roofs,.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 27 due to Aghon
As of 8:42 a.m., parts of eastern Luzon has been raised to Wind Signal No. 2 as the typhoon continued to move away from the Philippines, according to state weather bureau PAGASA......»»
Bagyong Aghon palabas na ng bansa; P1.2-M ayuda para sa mga nasalanta
ISA nang ganap na “typhoon” ang bagyong Aghon, pero unti-unti na itong lumalabas ng ating bansa. Ayon sa 8:00 a.m. weather report ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ngayong araw, May27, ang sama ng panahon ay nasa karagatan na ng Casiguran, Aurora. Ang taglay nitong hangin ay nasa 140 kilometers per hour.....»»
President Marcos: Be vigilant, assist typhoon victims
As Tropical Storm Aghon continued to pummel many parts of the country, President Marcos yesterday appealed to the public to remain vigilant even as he ordered all concerned agencies and local government units to extend necessary assistance to those affected by the weather disturbance......»»
Bagyong Aghon posibleng maging typhoon, may Signal No. 1 na –PAGASA
INGAT, ingat mga ka-BANDERA sa binabantayang sama ng panahon sa ating bansa! Ito ang Bagyong Aghon na dating Low Pressure Area na namataan sa may Mindanao noong nakaraang araw. Base sa 11 a.m. weather bulletin ngayong araw, May 24, ng Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ang sentro ng tropical depression ay may.....»»
Typhoon possible this May – PAGASA
Amid the continuing heat, a typhoon could enter the Philippine area of responsibility this May and could develop in Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday......»»
Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda
Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»
FACT CHECK: No super typhoon expected in PH up until January 28
According to weather bureau PAGASA, no tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility until the end of January.....»»
EDITORIAL - Cleaning up
Across the country, clean-up drives are conducted by different national and local government agencies, often during special days related to the environment, or after a powerful typhoon sends ashore tons of garbage......»»
Consider alliances with Netherlands, Norway, DFA urged
The Department of Foreign Affairs should consider alliances with non-defense allies like Norway, the Netherlands and other countries for maritime exploration, research and development amid conflict with China over the West Philippines Sea (WPS), Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»
Philippines, US stress need to sustain, elevate alliance
“We’ve been on hyperdrive over the past years. Engagements across issues and areas and between and among government branches,” Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said......»»
DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers
The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea......»»
Many Chinese maritime proposals against national interests — DFA
“While a few proposals were deemed somewhat workable, many of the remaining Chinese proposals were determined, after a careful study, scrutiny and deliberation within the Philippine government, to be contrary to our national interests,” the department said in a statement. .....»»
DFA seeks passage of Magna Carta for seafarers after deadly attack
“We do believe that any law which will improve the lot of seafarers should be signed as soon as possible, but we fully respect the desire of the president and legislators to improve the bill as it is.”.....»»
DFA slams Chinese consul general’s false narratives on West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs slammed a Chinese official yesterday for again making false claims on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
Manila court orders DFA to cancel passport of ex-NegOr Rep. Teves
A Manila court has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel the passport of expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who is facing multiple charges and has been declared a fugitive from justice, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Friday. “Although the freedom to travel is guaranteed, it does not give one an unlimited.....»»