Philippines says China approval not needed to access Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Saturday rejected China's claim that permission is needed to access Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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Evacuation ordered in areas affected by lahar
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Pre-emptive evacuation has been ordered in five barangays of the municipality of La Castellana in Negros Occidental as another lahar flow struck downstream communities on Friday.
China: Ayungin access needs advance notice
MANILA, Philippines — With its tactic of intimidation drawing outrage and unsuccessful in stopping Philippine resupply missions for troops on the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, China has announced it would no longer block deliveries of food and other provisions to the military outpost – situated in Philippine waters – if Manila gives advance notice.
Recipe: Breaded Tilapia with Teriyaki Sauce
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Philippines accuses Chinese boats of 'dangerous' actions in high seas medivac
MANILA: As two Philippine vessels meet on the high seas to transfer a sick Filipino soldier, China Coast Guard boats shadow, block and bump them, according to video released by the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday.The incident happened last month during the medical evacuation of a soldier who was stationed on a grounded Philippine Navy vessel on Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.The Philippine Coast Guard said they had deployed a boat on May 19 to retrieve the soldier from a Philippine Navy speedboat, and had informed the China Coast Guard of the "humanitarian nature" of their mission.In a series of videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese-flagged inflatable speedboat is seen bumping into the two stationary Philippine vessels as they prepare to transfer the patient.Other boats -- identified by the Philippines as belonging to the China Coast Guard -- are also seen shadowing and blocking the path of the Philippine Coast Guard boat. The Chinese boats "engaged in dangerous maneuvers" and "intentionally rammed" the Philippine Navy vessel, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman for the West Philippine Sea Jay Tarriela said in a statement."The barbaric and inhumane behavior displayed by the China Coast Guard has no place in our society," Tarriela said.
'Standard challenge' issued vs 2 Chinese warships monitored in Basilan Strait
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it issued a "standard challenge" to vessels of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy which was seen traversing in Basilan and Zamboanga Peninsula.
Recipe: Corned Beef Lumpiang Shanghai
MANILA, Philippines — Although the rainy season has officially begun, fun activities for kids to do with their moms may go on, and one of these bonding activities is preparing food and cooking together.
Rio Grande: After 34 million years, scientists discover Antarctica's lost river
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