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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Tuesday promised to defend the Philippines in the dispute-rife South China Sea as the allies launched their largest-ever joint exercises in the face of Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region. Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in the annual exercises dubbed Balikatan, or “shoulder to shoulder” in Filipino, which for the first time will include a live-fire drill in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines and the United States launched their largest-ever joint military exercises on Tuesday, as the longstanding allies seek to counter growing Chinese assertiveness in the region. Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in the annual exercises dubbed Balikatan, or “shoulder to shoulder” in Filipino, which for the first time will include a live-fire drill in the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost entirely. The drills follow Monday’s conclusion of […]
Manila, Philippines | AFP | Monday 4/10/2023 The Philippines will not allow “any offensive actions” from the bases it has opened to US troops, President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday. Manila last week announced the locations of four more military bases it is allowing the US military to use on top of the five agreed on under the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, known as EDCA. The deal allows US troops to rotate through and store […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — At least 72 people have died by drowning in the Philippines since the start of the month, police said Monday, attributing the unusually high figure in part to millions hitting the beach for the long holiday. The holiday is traditionally marked in the Catholic-majority nation by millions of people leaving the capital Manila to spend time with family. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokeswoman Colonel Jean Fajardo said the high toll was […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos called on Filipinos to speak up against discrimination as the country celebrates Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor). The President made the call noting that it was a way to honor the lives of the Philippines’ heroes and heroines. He also called on Filipinos to help those in need, and work towards a better future. “May we also learn to make wise and sound decisions so that we may address our […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Caraga and Davao Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, in particular. PAGASA said these were due to the easterlies. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Northern Luzon […]
(Eagle News)–Headline inflation in the Philippines slowed down further to 7.6 percent in March 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. According to the PSA, inflation was pegged at 8.6 percent in February 2023. The inflation rate in the same month in 2022 was at 4 percent. The PSA said among the 13 commodity groups, the continued downtrend of the overall inflation in March was mainly brought about by the food and non-alcoholic beverages category, which […]
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake took place 140km North of Palapag, Philippines at 12:54 UTC (7 minutes ago). The depth was 10km and was reported by GFZ. #earthquake #earthquakes #Palapag #Philippines pic.twitter.com/nE9Kb7DZIz — Earthquake Alerts (@QuakeAlerts) April 4, 2023 Manila, Philippines | AFP | Tuesday 4/4/2023 An evacuation order was issued to coastal dwellers on a remote Philippine island Tuesday after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the ocean off the archipelago, triggering a tsunami warning. The […]
Manila, Philippines | AFP | Monday 4/3/2023 A Philippine lawmaker has been accused of organising the murder of a provincial governor last month, officials said Monday, after an investigation into one of the country’s deadliest political attacks in years. Gunmen wearing military-style uniforms shot and killed Roel Degamo, governor of the central province of Negros Oriental, and eight others in Degamo’s home. Police have arrested 11 people over the audacious attack in the sugarcane-growing […]
(Eagle News) — The Maritime Industry Authority has begun its probe into the March 29 fire on MV Lady Mary Joy 3 that left 29 people dead. In a statement, MARINA said this was pursuant to a directive from MARINA Administrator Hernani Fabia contained in Special Order No. 364-23. MARINA said it has directed its personnel to conduct surveys on all vessels operated by Aleson Shipping Lines. It said it has also ordered Aleson Shipping […]
(Eagle News) — More than 20 Vietnamese and Chinese vessels were spotted around Sabina and Ayungin Shoals and Pag-asa Island from March 16 to 21, the Philippine Coast Guard said. According to the PCG, included among the vessels spotted by the BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403) when it was conducting its maritime patrol in the West Philippine Sea were several China Coast Guard Vessels (CCGVs) and a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN) Type 056A Jiangdao II Class Missile […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — At least 12 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday. The Lady Mary Joy 3 was travelling from Zamboanga City on Mindanao Island to Jolo Island in Sulu province when the fire broke out late Wednesday, prompting passengers to jump overboard, disaster officer Nixon Alonzo said. Rescuers, including the Philippine Coast Guard and fishermen, saved 195 passengers and 35 […]
