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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

China to ‘resolutely fight back’ if provoked on Taiwan

Denounced in the Philippines for her rebuke of President Marcos over the Taiwan issue, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mao Ning has lashed back at Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., saying China is ready to “resolutely fight back” if provoked......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH

Injured Pinoy seafarers from missile-hit ship back in PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

3 Killed, 4 Hurt in Houthi Strike on Commercial Ship

pentagon - An anti-ship ballistic missile launched Wednesday from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen killed three crew members on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.It was the first fatal strike by Iran-backed Houthi militants since the onslaught on international shipping lanes began in mid-November. It was the fifth such missile fired by the Houthis in two days,.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

2 Filipino sailors dead in Huthi missile attack — Philippine gov’t

Two Filipino crew members were among those killed in a missile attack by Yemen’s Huthi rebels on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Philippine government said Thursday. Those killed in the attack on Wednesday appear to be first deaths resulting from Huthi attacks on merchant vessels transiting the key Red Sea trade route......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Baguio, Benguet forest fires: Smog alert up

The city health services office has warned the public against the adverse effects of smog from forest fires in this city and parts of Benguet......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Public warned vs smog caused by forest, bush fires in Baguio, Benguet

The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) has hoisted an alert against the ill effects of the smog created by the smoke from forest and bush fires occurring in different locations in Baguio City and Benguet province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024

The Marcos Jr. administration appears to be “slowly but surely allowing the country to be dragged into the massive US-led military build-up against China, threatening to engulf the whole region in war.” The post US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024 appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Guest Opinion: Destabilizing South China Sea is U.S. strategic objective

by Koh King Kee Tensions are heating up in the South China Sea as the standoff between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards at Ren'ai Jiao continues. Most notably, the U.S. Army has recently deployed its new Typhon mid-range ground-based missile launcher to Luzon, the Philippines. This marked the first deployment of such a missile system by the United States following its withdrawal from the Intermediate-R.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

BrahMos missile system supplies from India continue to reach Philippines under USD375 million deal

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Supplies of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India to the Philippines under a USD 375 million deal, continue as part of the contract between the two nations, defence officials said. The missile system supplies reached at an air base in Manila from India in a chartered Ilyushin-76 transport aircraft on Sunday, they said. Officials from India and the Philippines are receiving th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

BrahMos consignment to Philippines: 'Could this have been imagined during Congress rule?' asks PM Modi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 20 (ANI): Referring to the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile to the Phillippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked whether all this could have been imagined during Congress rule. "Yesterday, the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile has been dispatched to the Philippines. This has generated employment opportunities in large numbers on the ground level. C.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Philippines confirms 2 nationals killed in Houthi missile attack

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government on Thursday confirmed the death of two seafarers in a recent missile strike by Houthi militants on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, off southern Yemen. In a statement, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said two other Filipino sailors were also severely injured. The cargo ship True Confidence on Wednesday was hit by several anti-ship ballistic mi.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

DA allows milk imports from Thailand, Russia, South Korea, Libya

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed the importation of milk and milk products from Thailand, Russia, South Korea and Libya after he had previously ordered a ban on the entry of live cattle and buffalo from the four countries amid the threat of lumpy skin disease......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

1 dead, 3 hurt as fires hit Manila, Taguig

A bedridden 86-year-old woman died while three others were injured when fires broke out in Manila and Taguig yesterday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Taguig fires: 1 dead, 18 families homeless

A 58-year-old woman died and 18 families were left homeless in two separate fires in Taguig on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Residents urged not to burn garbage to avoid grass, rubbish fires

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MCDRRMO) is urging residents not to burn their garbage and to properly dispose of cigarette butts to avoid possible grass and rubbish fires. MCDRRMO Head Buddy Alain Ybañez said on Wednesday, April 10, that grass and rubbish fire incidents have been recorded almost.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Fires break out in Minglanilla, Talisay

Fires break out in Minglanilla, Talisay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Talamban’s all-women firefighting crew takes charge

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Fire incidents pose a major threat to the lives of everyone in Cebu City, where fires reportedly happened on a daily basis in 2023. Fortunately, there are thousands of individuals who are bravely taking the task of responding to fires despite the danger. In Cebu City, there is a total of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024