PH Navy challenges ‘illegal’ drills of Chinese warships in Sabina Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy challenged what it branded as the Chinese Navy’s “illegal” conduct of unilateral drills off Escoda (Sabina) Shoal amid the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) persistent presence there. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) launched hovercraft and aircraft and.....»»
Complaints filed against 3 Chinese nationals for using firecrackers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—Complaints have been filed against three Chinese nationals on Tuesday before the Office of the City Prosecutor for violating the 21-year-old ordinance of Davao City banning the use of firecrackers during the celebration of Chinese New Year at the Royal Pines Subdivision here at 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, a local […].....»»
3 Chinese nationals nabbed for violating Davao City’s firecracker ban
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – Three Chinese nationals who used pyrotechnics to welcome the Chinese New Year here are facing charges for violating City Ordinance 060-02 or the firecracker ban. Arrested by operatives of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for using pyrotechnics at the Royal Pines Subdivision along Shrine Hills in Matina […].....»»
Chinese New Year: The faith there is inside Cebu’s Taoist Temple
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “Patience is indeed a virtue; with it comes greater power.” This proverbial phrase holds a valuable weight in Chinese culture, particularly in matters of faith and religion, where many believe in the transformative power of patience. In celebration of Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 10, CDN Digital did a quick.....»»
WATCH: For Chinese New Year, even Catholics visit this Manila Buddhist temple
Filipino-Chinese families make a unique display of faith and culture as they visit Seng Guan Temple, one of Manila's biggest Buddhist temples, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2024.....»»
How Chinese Religion clashed – and mixed – with Filipino Christianity
Chinese New Year shows the unique faith of Filipino-Chinese families, visiting Buddhist temples to honor their ancestors while still professing faith in the Catholic Church.....»»
Marcos tells Fil-Chinese community to reflect on past accomplishments
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the “heritage of the dragon” as the country marked the Chinese New Year on Saturday. In a message to the Filipino-Chinese community, Marcos encouraged reflection on the past year’s accomplishments and eagerness to embrace the opportunities that the coming year offers. “This occasion brims with infinite opportunities.....»»
Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos
Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»
8 ‘auspicious’ Chinese New Year food
To welcome the new year and to attract the good luck that it would bring, the Chinese have included in their annual tradition the serving of “auspicious” food every Chinese New Year, which falls on February 10 this 2024......»»
Chinese presence at NGCP
The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»
Sen. Hontiveros seeks probe into ‘gentleman’s agreement’
SENATOR Risa Hontiveros wants to investigate the claim of a "gentleman's agreement" involving the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government, which restricted the repair and rehabilitation of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal......»»
Philippines resupply boat heavily damaged
Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»
Philippines resupply boatheavily damaged
Again, using water cannons and executing dangerous maneuvers, the Chinese coast guard made another attempt yesterday to block Filipino vessels from resupplying a military outpost on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, causing “major damage” and triggering condemnation from the US, the European Union and Japan......»»
Cyanide fishing: scourge on humans, catch, corals
Chinese maritime militia reportedly use cyanide to poach in Panatag Shoal. Not content with stealing in our waters, they destroy nature. No different from akyat-bahay (porch climbers) who wreck doors, windows, cabinets......»»
News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus
MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»
DOJ to help build case vs West Philippine Sea cyanide fishing
The Department of Justice will support relevant agencies in gathering evidence and building a case against individuals, allegedly Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen, who are using cyanide at Panatag Shoal, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»
Philippines to probe Chinese, Vietnamese cyanide fishing accusations in Scarborough | The wRap
The wRap's highlights: Scarborough Shoal, academic calendar, Zanjoe Marudo & Ria Atayde.....»»
Floating barrier spotted in Bajo de Masinloc
Floating barriers have reappeared around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, apparently placed by the Chinese to keep Filipino fishing boats and support vessels out of the rich fishing grounds, the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday......»»
BFAR: Foreign fishers using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc
Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen were reportedly destroying corals and marine resources in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal) by using cyanide to catch fish, the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources said yesterday......»»
China using cyanide to destroy Scarborough on purpose — BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources revealed that Chinese fisherfolk have been using the deadly chemical compound cyanide to damage Bajo de Masinloc — a body of water also known as the Scarborough Shoal......»»
PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds
The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will take.....»»