DOH: No travel bans amid COVID-19 surge
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the emergence of new COVID-19 variants and surging cases in other countries, the Department of Health (DOH) sees no need to impose travel restrictions.
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China urged to open Panatag to international inspection
MANILA, Philippines — An independent third-party entity – possibly the United Nations or a respected environment group – should inspect Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal to validate the “incontrovertible proof” presented by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of China’s massive destruction of corals and other marine resources in the area, according to National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya.
Trainer plane crashes off La Union; 2 hurt
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines — A pilot instructor and his student were injured when a trainer plane crashed off the coast of Barangay Canaoay in this city yesterday.
POGO escorts? IAS probes 2 SAF men
MANILA, Philippines — The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has started its investigation of two Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who reportedly provided escort services to Chinese nationals in a village in Muntinlupa City.
Uniqlo’s new Disney collection, collaborations highlight Pinoy culture
MANILA, Philippines — The Jeepney might be phased out soon, so Mickey Mouse and friends are immortalizing the Filipino icon and “king of the road” through a new collaboration with an international clothing brand.
Kongkiat Komesiri’s ‘Delivery Man’ Picked up for Pre-Sales by EST N8 (EXCLUSIVE)
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Delivery Man,” the next film project for hit-making Thai director Kongkiat Komesiri has been picked up by Los Angeles- and Bangkok-based EST N8. The company is launching it at the Cannes Market, adjacent to the Cannes Film Festival. Komesiri, known for his hit “Khun Pan” film trilogy, popular BL series “KinnPorsche” and horror films including “Slice” and “Art of the Devil II.” The new film, which he also wrote, is pitched as “a spine-chilling horror experience [..
Fishers say next case vs China should focus on reparations for WPS damage
MANILA, Philippines — A fisherfolk group has urged that the next legal action against China seek reparations for the destruction of the marine environment and resources in the West Philippine Sea following reports of giant clam harvesting in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal.
Philippine Masters golf tilt ready for takeoff at Villamor
MANILA, Philippines – The ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters unwraps Wednesday with a highly anticipated showdown at the spruced-up Villamor Golf Club.