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(Reuters) – The Philippines on Thursday put on display dozens of ancient maps which officials said showed that China’s territorial claims over the South China Sea did not include a disputed shoal at the center of an acrimonious standoff. The Philippines is in dispute with China over parts of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, an area believed to be rich in oil and natural gas as well as fisheries resources. China seized […]
MANILA, September 1 (PNA) — Revenue collection of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the first seven months of 2014 grew by 18 percent or Php203.86 billion year-on-year. In a statement, the bureau said that the growth was posted from January to July this year, due to the continued improvements in valuation as well as a marginal increase in the volume of imported goods. Likewise, the collection for July reached P30.46 billion, or an increase […]
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Despite continues rains due to the low pressure area (LPA) and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday that it continues to monitor the four major dams in Luzon which still have low water levels. In an interview, PAGASA Hydrologist Sheila Schneider said these four dams are Angat Dam in Bulacan; San Roque Dam in Pangasinan; Pantabangan dam in Nueva Ecija; and Magat dam […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be pulling out its citizens in West African states affected by the dreaded Ebola virus, including hundreds of soldiers supporting United Nations peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Golan Heights. “We are preparing for the implementation of mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in view of the threat posed by EVD,” Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said in a statement on Monday. On Saturday, the Department […]
MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — A low pressure area (LPA) spotted in Northern Luzon has already dissipated but another LPA off in eastern Visayas continues to be monitored, the state weather bureau said on Sunday. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Fernando Cada said the LPA in Northern Luzon dissipated around 3 p.m. after hitting landmass. Cada said as of 4 p.m. the new LPA was spotted some 620 km East of Borongan, Eastern Samar […]
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government protested China’s latest activities involving illegal patrols over Philippine territorial waters, particularly in the gas-rich Recto Bank, also called Reed Bank, which is part of the continental margin of Palawan based on the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). “We are protesting the conduct of sovereignty patrols by Chinese vessels on Recto Bank. The frequent passage of Chinese vessels in Recto Bank is not an innocent […]
The cases of child abuse in the Philippines are on the raise, going as high as 93% this year.
According to the Civil Aeronautics Board, negotiations will start in October to increase seat entitlements for Hong Kong tourists. The Philippines has also entered into agreements with 6 countries to expand tourism revenues.
(Reuters) – Financial markets are set to reopen in the Philippines on Thursday as residents clear debris and authorities work to restore power after a typhoon churned across the Southeast Asian country, killing at least 20 people. Typhoon Rammasun, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, is heading towards China after cutting a path across the main island of Luzon, shutting down the capital and knocking down trees and power lines, causing widespread […]
The rice supply of the Philippines continue to dwindle especially now in what is considered lean months. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the rice supply has dwindled by 8%.
Almost 300 out of 13,000 OFW’s in Libya returned to the country due to the voluntary repatriation instituted by the Department of Labor and Employment.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday (July 3) the successful and fruitful visit of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Hanoi, Vietnam on July 2 where he and his Vietnamese counterpart discussed the urgent need to address peacefully the escalating challenges and tension in the South China Sea. Del Rosario expressed his appreciation to the Government of Vietnam for its warm hospitality. In his meetings with Deputy Prime Minister […]
