Tag: Philippines
Philippine Catholic Church holds biennial social action national assembly
The 41st NASAGA, themed “Social Action Network: Journeying to Empower Communities in Faith, Love, and Justice”, runs from June 17 to 21
Crooked local executives capitulate to China
Eleven years ago I wrote a series on Zambales collaborators who sold out to the enemy. China had just grabbed Bajo de Masinloc.
Post-Independence Day reflection: ‘Where were you?’
Our convictions cannot be based on the changing political winds. For this country to mature, decisions have to be made based on principles
Philippines accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ actions in high seas medivac
In a series of videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese-flagged inflatable speedboat is seen bumping into Philippine vessels
China threat vs. ‘trespassers’ an escalation of WPS tensions –Marcos
China empowered its own Coast Guard to detain for up to 60 days without trial foreigners who will cross what it claims are its borders
Philippine groups criticize Marcos Jr’s new human rights ‘super body’
"The creation of this 'super body' does not inspire confidence given its composition," the groups said in a joint statement.
Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn...
Japan will loan the Philippines 64.38 billion yen ($413 million) to buy the five 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels
Philippines won’t use water cannon on Chinese ships: Marcos
Marcos said Monday that the Philippines would continue responding to South China Sea incidents through diplomatic means
SPOTLIGHT: Sweet Dreams (Are Made On Two Wheels)
Daring to dream of bicycle heaven in car-centric Philippines, advocates aim for a paradigm shift toward inclusivity and adoption of a sustainable lifestyle
Philippine settlement submerged by dam reappears due to drought
The ruins in the middle of Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija province are a tourist draw, even as the region swelters in extreme heat
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