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INFANTA, Philippines (AFP) — Jonathan Almandrez was chased away from the rich fishing grounds of a South China Sea lagoon by a Chinese patrol — something he hopes will stop happening if the Philippines wins an international legal case against Beijing. The incident at Scarborough Shoal, a necklace of reefs and rocks that Filipino fishermen say hosts some of the world’s most abundant marine life, is part of a long-running territorial row that sits at the heart […]
Map showing disputed claims in the South China Sea, including major outposts and facilities in the Spratly Islands.
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Ricardo Bisaya warned soldiers involved in illegal drugs – whether user or distributor – will face severe penalties if such was proven. He added that the AFP will support PNP’s campaign against illegal drugs and has already laid down plans regarding the anti-illegal drug campaign.
MANILa, Philippines (AFP) — China is using its fishing fleets with armed escorts to bolster maritime claims in disputed territory, a senior US State Department official warned Wednesday, calling China’s behaviour “disturbing”. The comments came after Indonesian warships fired warning shots and detained a Chinese-flagged fishing boat and seven crew near the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea last week, in actions slammed by Beijing. “I think it’s a disturbing trend to see Chinese […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Many sectors participated in the Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill including Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. EBC employees conducted a calm evacuation of the premises during the drill, which was overseen by the company’s security head, Isaias Padilla. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines — President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration will be held, as scheduled, in Malacañang on June 30. This was despite the tradition of holding presidential inaugurals at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila’s Rizal Park. Incoming Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, after meeting with outgoing Presidential and Communications Operations Office Secretary Sonny Coloma Jr., on June 21 confirmed that the inauguration would be held at Malacañang’s Rizal Hall. Reporters from newspapers, social media and other radio stations […]
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Sonny Belmonte is in favor of giving incoming President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to resolve the traffic snarl in the country. The emergency powers will quicken the release of government funds aimed at declogging main roads that have hurt businesses and the overall economy. Transportation secretary Arthur Tugade, speaking on the sidelines of a business conference, cited the 2.4 billion pesos in potential daily income lost due to the traffic […]
MANILA, Philippines — Some senators are warning that the emergency powers requested by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to resolve the traffic in Metro Manila may be abused. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he just wanted people to be knowledgeable on the strategy and what the Duterte administration wanted to do with it. Meanwhile, some senators are in favor of giving Duterte emergency powers. Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito said the proposal to grant emergency powers is worth […]
U.S. Embassy Manila celebrates Oceans Month (and Oceans Day on June 8) with Luis Manzano, WWF-Philippines’ “Ambassador”, as he talks about the efforts the U.S. and the Philippines undertake to preserve the ocean and keep it healthy, clean and blue.
Fete Dela Musique it’s a unique collaborations between alliance Francaise de Manille, the embassy of France to the Philippines, tourism promotions board of the Philippines in partnership with B-side Productions. The music festival will open simultaneously last Saturday, June 18, the second day will take place this coming Thursday, June 23 at the Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros, Manila. This year, the festival will be headlined by Philippine’s finest bands and musicians such as Up […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The United States Navy sent two aircraft carriers to the West Philippine Sea. The aircraft carriers are expected to stop any disturbances in the region as military tensions rise due to the actions of China. The aircraft carriers were sent before the international court issues its decision regarding the Philippines’ case against China. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Duterte administration is studying the possibility of streamlining government procedures as well as lessening the required processing time to facilitate business. Incoming Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said that the incoming administration is committed to lessening the processing time as well as making government agencies review their respective procedures. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
