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Will India join the US-China tug-of-war?
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilant The Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea over the weekend to stop what it called China's "alarming activities." The office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a.....»»
Will India join the US-China tug-of-war
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilantThe Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea over the weekend to stop what it called China's "alarming activities." The office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a statement that patrol ships will monitor.....»»
EDITORIAL - More destructive La Niña
With the country still feeling the lingering effects of the El Niño weather pattern, the Department of Agriculture is now bracing for what it describes as a “more destructive” La Niña. While El Niño intensifies the prevailing weather and typically induces severe drought during the dry season, La Niña causes heavier rainfall and stronger tropical cyclones in the Philippines......»»
Solar storm could bring auroras, power and telecoms disruptions
WASHINGTON, United States – A huge solar storm has begun pummeling Earth, bringing possible disruptions to satellites and power grids — and stunning auroras — as it intensifies Friday evening. The first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — large expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun — arrived in the early afternoon,.....»»
Baguio intensifies drive vs dengue anew
The city government here has intensified its campaign against dengue anew as the disease is expected to peak during summer until the rainy season......»»
Government readies for surge in cruise tourism
The Philippines expects to welcome at least 300,000 travelers from cruise ships this year – more than triple from 2023 – as the government prepares for their entry by building dedicated terminals in tourist sites......»»
Oplan Kalsada conducted against erring taxi drivers
FOLLOWING the incident involving erring taxi drivers in Davao City that went viral online, the Traffic Enforcement Unit-Davao Region (TEU-Davao) conducted a surprise Oplan Kalsada to monitor several taxi terminals in the jurisdiction on Tuesday, April 23, 2024......»»
DTI Capiz intensifies watch on ‘noche buena’ goods sales
ROXAS CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry has been intensifying its monitoring activities during the holidays ensure that consumers are well-protected......»»
3rd telco to offer free WiFi at NAIA
A third telecommunications company will offer free WiFi at all the terminals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to boost the connectivity of the passengers, Manila International Airport Authority spokesman Chris Bendijo said yesterday......»»
Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»
AppleOne intensifies efforts to boost local tourism
AppleOne Group Inc., a Cebu-based property developer, is gearing up to welcome an increased influx of both local and international travelers this year to further showcase its ongoing commitment in helping foster people-to-people connections, enriching cultural relations, and contributing to the boosting of tourism at the local and national levels......»»
MIAA takes action as ‘surot’ woes bite NAIA
Bed bug-infested rattan chairs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals 2 and 3 have been removed following passengers’ complaints of being bitten posted on social media......»»
Seats found with bed bugs at NAIA 2, 3 removed
The Manila International Airport Authority on Wednesday evening assured the public that it is addressing bed bug or surot infestation issue at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals 2 and 3 following complaints on social media......»»
Davao Bus Project to begin major infra construction
FOLLOWING the ceremonial signing of civil works contracts for the construction of the Davao Bus Project’s infrastructure facilities (e.g. terminals, depots and bus stops), the City Government of Davao extended its gratitude to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and appealed to the agency to guarantee appropriation necessary to deliver the project on time......»»
Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA
THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»
Have you felt it? Chilly weather expected in Cebu as ‘amihan’ intensifies – Pagasa
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu is set for chilly and breezy weather due to the strengthening northeast monsoon, locally known as hanging amihan, in Luzon and Visayas, as confirmed by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)-Mactan. Engineer Al Quiblat, chief of Pagasa-Mactan, said that due to the prevalence of cooler winds, a.....»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Australian lawmakers talk up security cooperation during Taiwan visit
A leading Australian opposition lawmaker visiting Taiwan this week has highlighted the importance of security cooperation between Taiwan and Australia.In a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen Monday, Andrew Wallace, the deputy chair of Australia's Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, said that in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, security cooperation is 'paramount.'.....»»
Minglanilla drug bust: Security guard, construction worker nabbed with P3.4M ‘shabu’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A security guard and a construction worker, who moonlight as drug peddlers, were caught with suspected shabu worth P3.4 million during a buy-bust operation in Minglanilla, Cebu on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024. The suspects were identified as Selfred Pojio Silva aka “Odo”, 48, a security guard; and Elmer Morales Bucog,.....»»
Over 14K security personnel to be deployed for Davraa 2024
THE Davao City Public Safety and Security Office is all set to ensure the security and safety of delegates to the Davao Regional Athletics Association (Davraa) to be held from April 1 to 7, 2024......»»