Philippine to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to acquire five new patrol boats from Japan for P23.85 billion.
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Get out of Pag-asa, Zubiri tells China
(UPDATE) PAG-ASA ISLAND, Palawan – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on May 16 told the Chinese if they have a «listening post» here to leave immediately since the area belongs to the Philippines.
Accessible tourism for seniors, PWDs pushed
DEPUTY Speaker Las Piñas Lone District Rep. Camille Villar has filed a bill that would make tourism more accessible to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Low-cost rice solution underway – Marcos
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that the Congress bicameral committee was ready to present a solution to the high price of rice.
DTI eyes partnership with Qatari firm
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is eyeing a large-scale partnership with the Qatari Baladna, a Qatari agricultural firm, to boost dairy self-sufficiency in the Philippines.
DepEd to refurbish disaster-damaged schools
THE Department of Education (DepEd) was set to implement an infrastructure project funded by the World Bank meant to improve the resilience of schools damaged by natural calamities.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on reported new China regulation allowing its coast guard to detain trespassers
We're awaiting the pronouncement of the Department of Foreign Affairs if they have received any official document on this. Nonetheless, we have taken note of this matter. While we respect China's right to safeguard its territorial interests, we also emphasize the importance of adhering to international norms and agreements.
China mobilizes coast guard to detain 'trespassers' in South China Sea without trial
MANILA, Philippines — China has granted its Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) the authority to detain foreigners it suspects of "trespassing" its borders — including disputed areas in the South China Sea that it claims to be its territorial waters — for up to 60 days without trial.