Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
Philippine President rules out of deploying water cannons to counter Chinese attacks in South China Sea
Manila [Philipines], May 7 (ANI): Philippine President Bongbong Marcos on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said that the island nation will not respond to the Chinese attacks on Philipines marine vessels, Manila Times reported. The President said it would prefer to continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means while.....»»
Philippine President rules out of deploying water cannons
Manila [Philipines], May 7 (ANI): Philippine President Bongbong Marcos on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said that the island nation will not respond to the Chinese attacks on Philipines marine vessels, Manila Times reported. The President said it would prefer to continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means while.....»»
Philippines won’t use water cannons, invites China to talks
The Philippines has no plans of “attacking anyone with water cannons or any other offensive,” President Marcos said yesterday in the wake of the most serious act yet by the Chinese against Filipino vessels in Philippine waters......»»
Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels......»»
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday deployed a coastguard vessel to carry out a two-week patrol mission in waters north and east of the country to intensify its maritime presence and check on Chinese research vessels that were spotted in Benham Rise. Benham Rise, which sits off the Philippines’ east coast, is a vast.....»»
Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of damaging its ship
Manila [Philipines], April 30 (ANI): Philippines on Tuesday accused the China Coast Guard fired water cannons at two of its vessels, causing damage to one of them, during a patrol near the hotly contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. It accused China of "dangerous maneuvers and obstruction" and reinstalling a barrier at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, which Beijing blockaded and seized from Manila in 2012, re.....»»
US condemns China’s latest aggression in WPS
The Philippines reported on Saturday that the Chinese Coast Guard blocked and damaged a Filipino supply boat with water cannons while it was on its way to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), causing injuries to personnel onboard......»»
ULAP lauds water supply program for poor LGUs
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua lauded a government program that aims to help the poorest municipalities in the country have access to clean and stable water supply. “We in ULAP have always emphasized the need to address people’s basic right to water, in line with our commitment […].....»»
La Union local water suppliers urged to examine current supply woes
La Union Gov. Raphaelle Ortega-David called on local water suppliers in her province to assess the current water supply situation in La Union and address challenges amid the drought being experienced throughout the province......»»
No interruptions in Metro Manila water supply, DENR exec says
There would be no water supply interruptions even if Angat Dam’s water level dips to its minimum operating level of 180 meters by mid-May, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources official said yesterday......»»
DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»
Manila Water unit inks Cebu supply deal
A wholly owned subsidiary of Manila Water Co. Inc. has signed a supply contract with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District......»»
Aboitiz-led Apo Agua starts supplying water to Davao City
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 January)—Consumers here can expect better supply as the P12-billion Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP) of the Aboitiz-led Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. has commenced operations on December 1, 2023, three years after the completion target. In a joint statement released by the Davao City Water District (DCWD) and Apo […].....»»
Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road
Cebu City Hall accuses CPA of privatizing port access road.....»»
China accuses US of abusing international law
China accuses US of abusing international law.....»»
China accuses US of 'stoking military confrontation' with missile deployment in Philippines
Beijing [China], April 22 (ANI): China has accused the United States of escalating military tensions in the region following the recent deployment of a powerful missile launcher in the Philippines capable of firing weapons with a range of up to 1,600 kilometers, CNN reported on Monday. The US Army's Mid-Range Capability (MRC) ground-based missile system, also known as the Typhon system, has been deployed to the Indo-Pacif.....»»
Jail officer held for indiscriminate firing
An officer of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was arrested yesterday after he nearly killed a driver of a ride-hailing app in what police said was a case of indiscriminate firing in Quezon City......»»
2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing
A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»
2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing
A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»
2 nabbed for indiscriminate firing
A security guard and his companion were arrested for alleged indiscriminate firing of guns, which wounded a man in Naic, Cavite on Friday......»»