18 rescued as boat sinks off Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Eighteen people were rescued after a motorized banca capsized in the waters off Sulu on Sunday.
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Consumer group urges MWSS chief to resign
MANILA, Philippines — A consumer group called for the resignation of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Administrator Leonor Cleofas amid her alleged involvement in irregularities surrounding the multi-billion-peso Kaliwa Dam Project.
P1 biyong binuhos para sa ‘WaSH’ program ng LGUs – Pangandaman | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Masayang inanunsyo ni Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman na aprubado at pirmado na ng kanyang opisina ang pagpapalabas ng higit-kumulang na P1 bilyong pondo para sa pagpapatayo, pagpapalawak, at pag-upgrade ng mga proyektong water, sanitation, at hygiene (WaSH) facilities sa mga kwalipikadong local government units o LGUs sa buong bansa.
Where’s the law for Phl to get even?
Is there a peaceful way to retaliate against China’s attacks in the West Philippine Sea? Yes, says international maritime lawyer Jay Batongbacal, PhD.
Philippines eyes China talks after violent sea clash
MANILA: The Philippines is eyeing talks with China to discuss a violent clash last week between their sailors in the South China Sea, foreign secretary Enrique Manalo said Tuesday.Chinese coast guard personnel wielding knives, sticks and an axe foiled a June 17 Filipino navy attempt to resupply marines stationed on a derelict warship that sits atop Second Thomas Shoal.It was the latest and most serious incident in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to nearly all of the strategically located waterway.Manila hopes to convene the Philippines-China Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea in early July "specifically to discuss the recent incidents," Manalo told a Philippine senate public hearing on the confrontation.
Philippines wants to talk with China on South China Sea, foreign minister says
MANILA: The Philippines is working hard to bring China back to the table for talks to resolve differences in the South China Sea, foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo said on Tuesday. The two countries held a working group meeting last week in preparation for a potential bilateral consultation mechanism meeting in July, Manalo told a senate inquiry on Tuesday. "Whatever confidence-building measures we achieve, they will be not at the expense of promotion of our sovereignty, sovereign rights, as well as our rights and jurisdiction on the West Philippine Sea," Manalo said. The Philippines uses the West Philippine Sea name for the portion of South China Sea that it claims.
Phivolcs detects weak phreatic activity at Taal; magmatic eruption unlikely
MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists detected weak phreatic or steam-driven eruption from the main crater of Taal Volcano late Monday.
Quarters ready for Palaro athletes | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Cebu City is now 98% ready to host the Palarong Pambansa, said acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia after being satisfied with billeting quarters preparations.