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China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicopter

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicoper

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Landslide survivor: Where can I get my son’s death certificate?

MACO, Davao de Oro (MindaNews. 11 February) — Ten minutes before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Julius Sandolan, 36, mustered what’s left of his strength to go to the reception area of the  Incident Command Post and ask in Cebuano: “Asa mangayo ug death certificate?”  (Where can I get a death certificate?) Days after staring into […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon incident

Manila, Philippines - Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on Thursday to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea.A coast guard vessel and another government boat were damaged in the April 30 incident near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, according to the Philippines' foreign ministry.Manila and Beijing have a long history of territorial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Vietnam, Philippines agree to prevent incidents in South China Sea

HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Vietnam, Philippines agree to enhance South China Sea security

HANOI, Vietnam: During a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., this week, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea and enhance the cooperation between their coastguards. The two memorandums of understanding (MoU) on security signed by the two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over parts of the South China Sea, cover "incident p.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Argentine oil producers rebel against Milei government

A number of regions have threatened to withhold supplies in what has turned into a standoff with the president Argentina's key oil-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country if President Javier Milei presses ahead with a plan to slash funding and withhold billions in federal tax rev.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

China launches Southeast Asia outreach amid tensions with Philippines

Taipei, Taiwan - China launched a fresh round of diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asia this week, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto Monday and foreign ministers from Laos, Vietnam and East Timor began to arrive in Beijing Tuesday.The diplomatic charm offensive comes amid territorial disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, and efforts by t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Iza Calzado sa Easter Sunday: It is a reminder of God’s love for all of us

PARA sa aktres na si Iza Calzado, ang Easter Sunday ay puno ng kagalakan at pag-asa. ‘Yan ang ibinandera ni Iza sa kanyang Instagram account, kalakip ang ilang pictures ng isang kahoy na krus. “Easter is a day filled with joy and hope as we celebrate the victory of light over darkness. It is a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Man arrested for jeepney rob try

A man who tried to rob a jeepney driver was arrested following a standoff with police in Sta. Mesa, Manila on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Philippines, Vietnam sign deals on maritime incident prevention, rice trade

Manila and Hanoi signed a memorandum of understanding on incident prevention and management in the South China Sea during the state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vietnam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024