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PH-China sea row leads to 'video war'
The Philippines will broadcast a three-part documentary to defend its position on the disputed West Philippine Sea today, countering a Chinese television series that laid out Beijing's so-called nine-dash line claims on ...
- June 12, 2015
Graft-tainted fund to aid farmers, fishers extended
The House has approved a bill extending the corruption-tainted Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (Acef) by another seven years up to 2022. The House committee on agriculture and food approved House Bill No. ...
- October 16, 2015
Another Pinoy seaman in accident
Two Filipino seafarers died and 16 others were missing after their cargo ship sank in waters near Vietnam on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Sunday. The Norwegian cargo vessel Bulk Jupiter went ...
- January 5, 2015
China tried to 'physically expel' PH
China's blocking of Philippine ships bringing supplies to Filipino soldiers stationed at Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) was a deliberate move to “physically expel” the Philippines and its people from the disputed areas ...
- November 28, 2015
Vietnam wants more fun and games in Spratlys
Vietnam wants to conduct more friendly engagements with the Philippines following the successful holding of ball games and other sports activities on Wednesday in Parola Island (Northeast Cay) in the West Philippine Sea. ...
- May 29, 2015
PH outgunned in China's island-building frenzy
The Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., looks worried as he surveys the rusted cranes and eroded runway on the tiny island of Pag-asa, now on the front line of a rapidly intensifying ...
- May 14, 2015
2 Japanese warships here for exercise
Two Japanese warships are in Manila for a port visit and an exercise on Tuesday with the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea. The JS HArusame and JS Amigiri arrived at Manila South Harbor Saturday morning, led by ...
- May 11, 2015
PH submits new evidence against China
The Philippines submitted last Monday to a United Nations tribunal supplemental evidence for its arbitration case against China over disputed territories in the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said ...
- March 18, 2015
Water at Bato lake reaches critical level; fish kill feared
With the extreme heat gripping the country, water level at the Bato Lake here has been dropping fast to its critical level. From last month’s 3 meters, the water level is now 1.75 meters, Alejandro Pili Jr., agriculture ...
- May 22, 2015
Law enforcers also behind illegal fishing in Lingayen Gulf
There must be something about the coastal town of San Fabian in Pangasinan which attracts tourists, beach lovers, sea creatures and even unscrupulous fishermen. All are welcome, Mayor Constante Agbayani said, except fishermen ...
- February NaN, 2015