PRA: 2 reclamation projects in Manila Bay OK’d
MANILA, Philippines — Two of 13 reclamation projects in Manila Bay have been allowed to proceed by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).
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‘Very thin oil sheens’ seen from 2 vessels — PCG
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to monitor the “very thin oil sheens” seen from two of the three vessels that sank and ran aground off Bataan.
Carlos Yulo had to defy tiredness, sleeplessness for golden vault win
PARIS, France — Carlos Yulo shrugged off a sleepless night to win gymnastics gold in the men's vault at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, 24 hours after claiming the floor title for a piece of Philippines sporting history.
Avoidable deaths, unnecessary expense
Even though cases of dengue have been occurring nationwide, it seems that reporting or talking about them is not a priority concern of government or the DOH. I speculate that while cases are reportedly already several thousands in many places, the deaths have not reached “alarming” or catastrophic numbers, which is why it’s not a serious concern.
PCG checking if sunken ships engaged in smuggling
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will verify if the sunken motor tankers Terra Nova and Jason Bradley as well as grounded motor vessel Mirola 1 were engaged in oil smuggling activities.
Pronouns and parodies
Some days, I swear, when I open my Facebook feed, I’m tempted to immediately switch it off, drowning in a flood of vexatious opinion certain to trigger my worst reflexes. Much as I’m tempted to respond, I rarely do, knowing that FB comments don’t really soften hearts and minds, but only make them harder. Also, I’m not the witty sort with one-liners that will go viral; my thoughts and words like to ramble, stray and even go wrong, but at least you know it’s not AI or the “Forward” button at work.
Cabang Tolentino shoots for Olympic hurdles semis via repechage
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino hurdler John Cabang Tolentino has been relegated to the repechage round of the Paris Olympics’ men’s 110 meter hurdles after placing sixth in Heat 1 on Sunday evening (Manila time).
Crawford dethrones Madrimov for WBA super-welterweight title
LOS ANGELES United States — Undefeated Terence Crawford made a triumphant super-welterweight debut on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time,) dethroning previously unbeaten Israil Madrimov to capture a 154-pound world boxing title by unanimous decision.