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MANILA, Philippines — At least two cases of Chinese harassment at sea have been reported by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – one involving disruption of a scientific research activity in the vicinity of Escoda Shoal, and the other an attempt to block the medical evacuation of a sick soldier from the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
MANILA, Philippines — A large majority of Filipinos continue to distrust China as its aggression escalates in the West Philippine Sea, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.
Hundreds of young farmers from the different parts of the country convened for the Department of Agriculture (DA) Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program 2024 Kick-off and 2023 National Awarding Ceremony held at DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute in the Science City of Muñoz on June 6, 2024.
A recently discovered ancient river in Antarctica, referred to as the Rio Grande, is providing new insights into the continent's climatic history. This groundbreaking find is crucial for understanding how climate change has shaped the landscape over millions of years.The discovery was made by a team of scientists from the University of Arizona, led by geoscientist Dr Stewart Jamieson."The Rio Grande is unlike anything we have seen in Antarctica," Dr Jamieson said. "This river system was buried under ice for millions of years and offers a unique window into the past."The Rio Grande, which rivals some of the world's largest rivers, was identified through satellite imagery and radar data. The river's channels stretch over 680 miles, and it likely played a significant role in transporting water and sediment across the continent during a warmer period in Earth's history, a Newsweek report.The presence of the Rio Grande suggests that Antarctica once had a much milder climate, with conditions that could support flowing water. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the continent's glacial history and indicates that parts of Antarctica may have been ice-free during certain periods."The implications of this discovery are profound," said Dr Jamieson. "It changes our understanding of the Antarctic ice sheet and its stability. Knowing that such a large river system existed implies that the ice sheet was much smaller than we thought."The research team plans to conduct further studies to determine the age of the river system and the climatic conditions that allowed it to form. These investigations could provide valuable data for predicting future changes in the Antarctic ice sheet in response to
MANILA, Philippines — As its aggression at sea continues to escalate, China is perceived by three in every four Filipinos as the “greatest threat” to the Philippines, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed.
MANILA, Philippines — Managers and professionals are among the occupations with the highest daily basic pay, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
MANILA, Philippines — Three out of four Filipinos consider China to be the biggest threat to the Philippines, a perception that has remained steady since December 2023, findings of a survey conducted by OCTA Research suggested.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's health advocacy remains as he supported the successful groundbreaking of the Super Health Center in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, on Monday, June 3.