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MANILA, Philippines — China has dumped crushed corals in Escoda Shoal off Palawan province in another island reclamation activity within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which prompted the deployment of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s biggest vessel in the area.
Senator Win Gatchalian called on local government units and their communities to exercise vigilance to prevent fire incidents amid prevailing warm weather conditions due to the El Niño phenomenon.
GENEVA, Switzerland — Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics decided to keep negotiating for another fortnight after their deadline passed on Friday.
SEN. Imee Marcos expressed reservation over the proposal to expand the powers the National Food Authority (NFA) to include direct importation and retailing of rice.
GENEVA, Switzerland — Hectic last-ditch talks aimed at striking a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics rolled into the final day on Friday with a deal still up in the air.
MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. yesterday expressed his confusion over a complaint filed by the wives of political prisoners regarding the strip cavity searches in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) despite having signed the waiver several times.
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, called for honesty and integrity during a hearing on Tuesday, May 7, by the committee on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) document leaks.