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NTC orders SMNI to stop operations indefinitely

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered an indefinite suspension of the operations on Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) radio and television stations. In an order dated Jan. 18, the NTC ordered Swara Sug Media Corporation, the business name of SMNI, to cease and desist its operations pending a hearing and final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Presence of Chinese warships in WPS worrisome – Marcos

The presence of Chinese navy vessels in the West Philippine Sea is “worrisome,” but the Philippines will not be deterred in defending its maritime territory and protecting its fishermen, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought

United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

2GO bulks up operations with new vessel

2GO Group Inc., a subsidiary of Sy-led SM Investments Corp., is going full speed ahead on its expansion, bolstering its operations with the addition of a new vessel for travel and logistics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

P7.2-M worth of shabu seized in two Mindanao police operations

Policemen confiscated P7.2 million worth of shabu from three dealers, one of them a government employee and the other a suspected member of a local terrorist group, in entrapment operations in Butuan City in Region 13 and in Lanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro region on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

China urges Philippines to settle maritime differences through negotiation

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to face the facts, honor its word, stop infringement and provocations at once and return to the right track of properly settling maritime differences through negotiation and consultation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday. Wang said that China has made its position clearly regarding the comments of Philippine senior official.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

2 Chinese ships spotted near Palawan ahead of Balikatan

MANILA, Philippines — Two ships from the Chinese maritime militia were seen about 30 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan before the Balikatan exercises this year, according to an American maritime expert. Ray Powell, who leads Project Myoushu (South China Sea) at the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, shared.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Beijing slams US and allies for attacking China

The US, Japan, and the Philippines released a statement rejecting China's maritime claimsBeijing has condemned the US, Japan, and the Philippines for "smearing and attacking" China ahead of a three-way summit in Washington on Friday. Before the meeting, the three countries released a statement calling China's maritime claims "unlawful" and accusing Beijing of "dangerous and aggressive behavior.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions

Marcos hopes multilateral maritime activity will east WPS tensions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities

Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

PBBM pinalakas depensa sa WPS

Naglabas ng executive order si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos upang palakasin ang maritime security at maritime domain ng Pilipinas sa harap ng mga banta ng China sa West Philippine Sea. The post PBBM pinalakas depensa sa WPS first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Marcos signs EO reinforcing PH maritime security in WPS

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order geared at strengthening the country’s maritime security and domain awareness in light of China’s recent aggressive threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Executive Order No. 57, which Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signed on March 25, was released to the media on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Marcos creates maritime council amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the strengthening of the country's maritime security and domain awareness as tensions between the Philippines and China escalate over territorial disputes. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Marcos Jr. eyes stronger maritime ties with India

The Philippines is seeking stronger maritime security cooperation with India to ensure the safety of seafarers from both nations as the world’s oceans are becoming more dangerous for commercial shipping, President Marcos said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

EAM Jaishankar discusses security, maritime cooperation with his Philippine counterpart in Manila

Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to Manila, held a 'warm and productive' meeting with Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo on Tuesday and discussed wide-ranging issues of security and maritime cooperation. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on global, regional, and multilateral issues, including Indo-Pacific, ASEAN,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines, Germany eye cyber, maritime defense cooperation

The Philippines and Germany are eyeing to expand their defense cooperation to include cyber and maritime domains, President Marcos said, in light of China’s continued dangerous maneuvers and harassment of Filipino supply vessels in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024