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Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Envoy discusses importance of West Philippine Sea, 2016 arbitral ruling

The Philippine embassy in Ankara hosted a special screening of the West Philippine Sea documentary “Kalayaan: Karapatan sa Karagatan,” aimed to educate viewers on the Philippines’ maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea and its ongoing efforts to resolve the contentious issue......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Suing Maldives to Enforce its Environmental Laws

An ongoing court case in the Maldives sheds light on why it is so hard to get the government to enforce the country's environmental laws.The Maldives is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the consequences of climate change, with 80 percent of the archipelago's islands less than a meter above sea level. The government has enacted significant environmental legislation, most notably the Environmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Spotify Set to Release High-Fidelity Audio Feature

Music streaming giant Spotify is poised to introduce a new premium tier dubbed Music Pro, offering high-fidelity audio to audiophiles subscribed to the music and podcast streaming platform. This comes after a leak was published by The Verge, confirming the streaming giant’s plans after years of speculation. Music Pro promises to deliver a significant boost […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Jollibee named world’s 2nd fastest-growing restaurant brand

Asian fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. is ramping up its global expansion after being hailed as the second fastest-growing restaurant brand in the world by consultancy giant Brand Finance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Meralco, McDonald’s Philippines partner for sustainability

Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. and McDonald’s Philippines continue to strengthen their partnership to support the implementation of the fast-food giant’s sustainability practices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

US CPI for December slightly hotter than expected

The data for the US Consumer Price Index in December showed that prices increased 3.4% y/y, which was higher than the November CPI result (3.1% y/y) and (more importantly) higher than the consensus expectations in the market of a 3.2% y/y increase......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus

I have been away from everything familiar to me for the last seven weeks living in Antigua, Guatemala. I am learning Spanish at a language school and living with a Guatemalan family. Like a child, I am trying to learn the basics of this language. It is humbling to be told so many times that I am not getting it right and that I have to exert more effort. Walking the streets of this old Guatemalan city was a joy in the beginning but after some time reality sinks in that I am far from home. Familiar it may be after so many weeks, there is that lonely thought that I am alone and away from home. The post Balik-Tanaw | Remain faithful in Jesus appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

What could the PSE change to get retail investors more excited about the PSE?

I thought it would be interesting to see if any overarching themes were present, and then provide some of the comments that were representative of that theme......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Globe cranks up fight vs illegal gambling sites

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has blocked access to more than 1,000 illegal gambling sites in the first quarter of the year in an effort to push its subscribers away from financial and social troubles......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

In Peru, ‘Teddy bear’ cop nabs drug dealers

LIMA, Peru — Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re under arrest! Two women in Peru accused of drug trafficking got more than they bargained for on Wednesday when a romantic gesture turned out to be a police raid leading to their arrests. Police footage of the raid showed a giant teddy bear holding up gifts outside the women’s home,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

PLDT buys 35% of Meralco unit

Telco giant PLDT Inc. is showing no signs of slowing down its broadband expansion, this time investing P2.12 billion to acquire more than a third of shares in a sister subsidiary......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

ALI spending P100 billion for projects this year

Ayala Land Inc, the listed property giant of the Ayala Group, is ramping up its investments this year with capital spending returning to pre-pandemic level......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills

Manila, Philippines - Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.The annual drills - dubbed Balikatan, or 'shoulder to shoulder' in Tagalog - will be concentrated in the northern and western parts of the archipelago nation, near the potential flashpoints of the South Chi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Why would the US defend the Philippines?

Relations between the United States and the Philippines have been in overdrive since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took power in June 2022, fuelled by China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. A key concern has been the South China Sea, where repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels near disputed reefs have raised fears of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

2 girls drown in Bulacan river

Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 girls drown in Bulacan river

Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 girls drown in Bulacan river

Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 girls drown in Bulacan river

Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

What to do with Miru deal

Before the Holy Week break, a top official of the National Security Council raised concerns and fears of potential “foreign interference” in our country’s upcoming May 2025 mid-term elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024