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Chinese vessels maintain presence in East China Sea near disputed Senkaku islands for record 158 days
Tokyo [Japan], May 29 (ANI): China's Coast Guard ships have been in the waters surrounding Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 days, breaking the previous record established in 2021, reported CNN citing Tokyo's most recent count. Analysts worry that the uninhabited islands, called the Diaoyu Islands in China and the Senkaku in Japan, could spark hostilities between the two Asian rivals. "The.....»»
Chinese vessels maintain presence in East China Sea near disputed Senkaku islands for record 158 days
Tokyo [Japan], May 29 (ANI): China's Coast Guard ships have been in the waters surrounding Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 days, breaking the previous record established in 2021, reported CNN citing Tokyo's most recent count. Analysts worry that the uninhabited islands, called the Diaoyu Islands in China and the Senkaku in Japan, could spark hostilities between the two Asian rivals. "The.....»»
China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area
BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbors.Chinese vessels took unspecified law enforcement measures, the embassy said in a statement, adding that it had lodged solemn representations for what it ca.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Marcos: PH avoiding conflict amid China’s rising threats
President Marcos said on Wednesday that the Philippines will strive to avoid provoking China while addressing its increasing threat in the South China Sea. However, Manila intends to assert its sovereign rights more assertively in the disputed waters. Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between defending maritime rights and preventing conflict in.....»»
NZ - UAE trade agreement consultation begins
Following a meeting with UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The UAE is a top-20 export market for New Zealand, and our largest market in the Middle East, with exports increasing 17% i.....»»
The WTO: More important now than ever
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy – it brings countries and people together and can transform our lives for the better......»»
Philippines seeks ‘best’ WTO deal for farmers, fishermen
“Get the best deal.”.....»»
Lespu sugatan sa illegal gambling operation
SUGATAN ang isang pulis-Cavite nang maputukan ito ng hinihinalang look-out sa isang pasugalan na target ng anti-illegal gambling operation ng pulisya sa Dasmariñas City, Cavite noong Lunes. The post Lespu sugatan sa illegal gambling operation first appeared on Abante......»»
DCPO slams report of 37 cops dismissed due to illegal drug use
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 June) – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) on Tuesday blasted a report in Metro Manila that 37 of their personnel had tested positive for using illegal drugs. “We want to make this clear… There are no DCPO personnel who were recently tested positive for illegal drugs,” Captain Hazel Tuazon, DCPO spokesperson, […].....»»
Cops seize illegal drugs from 16-year-old boy in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police seized illegal drugs from a 16-year-old boy during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City on Wednesday evening, May 22. The minor, who was the subject of the buy-bust operation, was reportedly caught in possession of suspected illegal drugs. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy.....»»
PBBM hinarang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking
Binasura ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang circular ng Metro Manila Council para itaas sa P4,000 ang multa sa illegal parking mula sa dating P1,000. The post PBBM hinarang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking first appeared on Abante......»»
DMW-Davao hails citizens vigilance for foiled illegal recruitment in Davao City
ACTING on a Dabawenyo’s information of an alleged illegal recruitment activity on its official Facebook page, the Department of Migrant Workers-Davao Region (DMW-Davao) endorsed the report to the National Bureau of Investigation-Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) leading to a criminal investigation of three reported illegal recruiters last March 2, 2024 in Toril, Davao City by the City Prosecution Office......»»
Boat catches fire off Cebu; 6 dead
Six people died and six others were rescued when a fishing boat caught fire in the waters off Naga City in Cebu on Wednesday......»»
AFP vows to protect fishermen from China harassment
Filipino fishermen need not worry about China’s fishing ban or its threat to arrest foreign “trespassers” in what it claims as its territorial waters, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has assured them of protection from possible harassment by the Chinese......»»
TURNING POINT: Nipping at the Bud
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 26 May) — Chinese harassment and aggression have worsened. They are now lording over West Philippine Sea. Earlier, militia men would board Filipino fishing boats and confiscate their catch, justifying that this were taken from China’s sovereign waters. Recently, Chinese coast guard vessels have driven Pinoy fishers away from Bajo […].....»»
Pinoys to continue fishing in Panatag
Filipino fisherfolk will not be cowed and will continue to fish in Panatag Shoal despite China’s empowering of its coast guard to detain for 60 days without trial anyone or any vessel found trespassing in what it considers its territorial waters......»»
Cyanide fishing: scourge on humans, catch, corals
Chinese maritime militia reportedly use cyanide to poach in Panatag Shoal. Not content with stealing in our waters, they destroy nature. No different from akyat-bahay (porch climbers) who wreck doors, windows, cabinets......»»
4 missing from distressed boat off Surigao del Norte
Four fishermen remained missing yesterday while their two companions have been rescued after their fishing boat encountered rough sea conditions in the waters off Surigao del Norte......»»
Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of causing loss of giant clams
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of causing a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China's coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the environmental damage in the area. The Philippine coast guard presented surveillance photographs showing Chinese fishermen harvesting large numbers of giant clams over several years in a.....»»