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Philippine women group condemns joint Philippine, U.S. military drills

MANILA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A progressive women's group in the Philippines, GABRIELA, on Sunday strongly condemned the annual joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States scheduled next month. GABRIELA Secretary-General Clarice Palce demanded the expulsion of all U.S. troops from the Philippines and the immediate termination of military agreements such as the Visiting Forces Agreement a.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

BTS RM naka-military band uniform at may saxophone viral na

KAHIT abala sa mandatory military service ng South Korea, hindi pa rin nakakatakas sa mata ng publiko si RM, ang isa sa miyembro ng K-Pop sensation na BTS. Kumakalat ngayon sa X (dating Twitter) ang litrato ng global K-Pop star na kabilang sa military band. Makikita sa viral photo na suot ni RM ang pulang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention

Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

43 people in watercraft that sunk off Zamboanga City rescued

Personnel of the Maritime Police had promptly rescued 43 passengers of a pumpboat that capsized in the territorial waters of Zamboanga City while on its way to Tabuan Lasa town in the island province of Basilan on Saturday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Barangay exec slain, 2 co-chairpersons hurt in Zamboanga City gun attack

Suspected hired killers shot dead the president of the Association of Barangay Captains in Isabela City, Basilan and wounded two other members of the group in a daring attack on Sunday night in Zamboanga City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Warring MILF leaders settle clan war

Two warring leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, who were engaged in what is said to be the bloodiest rido in Basilan, have reconciled......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

China Coast Guard tried to block evacuation of sick soldier at Ayungin — AFP

Apart from snatching airdropped supplies, the China Coast Guard or CCG also tried to stop the evacuation of a sick soldier from Ayungin Shoal to Palawan last month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

Romualdez appeals to Beijing: Stop aggression that hurts PH-China ties

MANILA, Philippines — China must stop its aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) saying it only strain the bilateral relations of the two countries, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday. In an ambush interview, Romualdez said that it is saddening to hear that the Chinese Coast Guard seized supplies intended for troops.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

CCG slammed for ‘stealing’ supplies for Filipino troops in West PH Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The organizer of previous civilian missions in the West Philippine Sea on Monday said China Coast Guard (CCG) is no better than a “pirate” after “stealing” food and medicine meant for the troops stationed in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. Rafaela David, chief convenor of West Philippine Sea advocates Atin Ito, made the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Government urged to improve teachers’ working conditions

As President Marcos signs into law today the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which doubles public school educators’ teaching supplies allowance, teachers’ groups yesterday called on the government to take more decisive steps to improve teachers’ working conditions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

After 13 years : Marcos to sign bill doubling teaching supply allowance to P10,000

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to approve a bill increasing teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 starting School Year (SY) 2025-2026 in a ceremonial signing into law on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Ban on onion imports extended until July

The Philippines has extended the ban on the importation of onions until July to prevent a glut in local supplies following historic production levels, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Civilian mission to WPS undeterred by reported Chinese presence

The civilian-led mission aiming to deliver supplies to Filipino fisherfolk in Panatag Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, will proceed with the trip despite the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in the area, its organizer said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Lower March sales pull down Wilcon earnings in Q1

Lower sales due to the long Easter holidays falling in March this year pulled down earnings of home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. in the first quarter......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal

China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship, alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia, in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed

THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tactics-tailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based on the carrying supplies to the grounded Philippine BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines maintains as its outpost in Ayungin Shoa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

PetroWind supplies power to Panay

PetroWind Energy Inc., a joint venture between Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp., EEI Power Corp. and BCPG Public Co. Ltd. of Thailand, continues to ramp up its clean energy projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal

China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024