PHDiplomatic Timeline: Wu advocates for China to “diplomatically set a timeline for the Philippines to withdraw from the Second Thomas Shoal,” specifying deadlines for military personnel withdrawal and arrangements for humanitarian aid during the transition. He argues that a clear timetable could end the protracted “cat-and-mouse game” over the contested reef.
Source: China's 'Three-Point Strategy' To Annex Philippines' 2nd Thomas Shoal: Chinese Scholar Shares Cunning Plan
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The Department of Education (DepEd) is keeping a close watch on reports of public school teachers leaving for job opportunities abroad, thereby increasing the teacher shortage in the country.
Source: Teacher exodus alarms DepEd; Education cluster formed
For tourists and migrants, New Zealand is thought to be one of the world’s most attractive destinations. But it looks like the natives don’t seem to agree.
Source: Why is New Zealand seeing a record number of its citizens leaving?
Andrey Gurulyov said that Russia's military knew about Ukraine's invasion plans for Kursk about a month before it happened but was told "not to panic" because "those above know better."
Source: A Russian lawmaker says the military knew Ukraine was planning to hit Kursk, but everyone was told 'not to panic' because 'those above know better'
Angara said the Cabinet cluster for education would consist of the DepEd, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Budget and Management.
Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1231054
Russia pulled some troops out of southern Ukraine and back into its own territory to try to fend off an escalating incursion by Kyiv’s forces, a Ukrainian official said on Tuesday.
Source: Putin pulls units out of Ukraine to defend Russia, Kyiv says
Giniit ng Chinese Theater Command na nagsasagawa sila ng military exercise sa air space ng Bajo de Masinloc nang pumasok ang aircraft ng Philippine Air Force. Binigyan umano nila ito ng warning bago nila itinaboy sa paraang na a-ayon sa batas.
Source: China, naglabas na ng pahayag hinggil sa pagpapalabas ng flare sa Bajo de Masinloc - Brigada News Philippines
He said that a president of the country who sees the proliferation of these activities has a choice to either allow them to continue openly in a disorderly manner or let the POGO operator corrupt the government, police, mayors, congressmen, and governors. “These numbers games had been there. What the government should do is regulate it.” he said.
Source: Duterte to solons eyeing POGO probe: Present proof of allegations
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Tuesday assured aid to commuters who will be affected by a planned three-day nationwide transport strike transport groups Manibela and Piston starting Thursday through its Libreng Sakay (free ride) program.
Source: OVP assures Libreng Sakay aid to commuters amid 3-day transport strike | Philippine News Agency
The Senate began plenary deliberations on the proposed law creating the Department of Water Resources, with Senators Grace Poe and Joel Villanueva justifying the need for its creation.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/12/senate-kicks-off-plenary-debates-on-department-of-water-resources-2245
While no formal impeachment complaint has yet been filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, it would come as no surprise if she faced one sooner or later, a leader at the House of Representatives said Monday.
Source: Impeach VP Sara move possible — House leaders
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto told the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday not to worry about the country's rising national debt levels, pointing out that it is commensurate to the country's economic growth.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/8/13/dof-chief-recto-tells-senators-nothing-to-worry-about-ph-debt-1212
Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) of Russia’s neighboring Kursk region, the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kremlin.
Source: Top Ukrainian commander says his forces now control almost 390 square miles of Russia's Kursk region
BUREAU of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. ordered on Saturday the sacking of an officer from the service after he and two other individuals yielded 10 kilos of suspected shabu worth P68 million in an anti-îllégâl drugs operation in Parañaque last Friday.
Source: BuCor exec in P68M shabu seizure sacked
The survey by Oculum Research and Analytics, conducted from June 25 to 30, found that 49 percent of 1,200 respondents nationwide are against divorce, while only 30 percent support it.
Source: Most Filipinos still oppose divorce — survey
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Monday said he would recommend to local government units (LGUs) the creation of ordinances banning children from playing in floodwater.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1971995/doh-chief-wants-ordinances-banning-children-from-playing-in-floodwater
Widespread use of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for fraud and scamming has prompted Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian to consider certain amendments to the SIM registration law.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1971837/gatchalian-eyes-changes-to-sim-registration-law
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is scheduled to receive the first of two long-range patrol aircraft (LRPA) next year from Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd., expanding its capabilities to patrol the archipelago.
Source: PAF acquires two Israeli-made LRPA - Manila Standard
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act which grants up to P10,000 allowance to public school teachers.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1970275/angara-signs-irr-of-law-increasing-public-school-teachers-allowance
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said a Philippine Air Force (PAF) NC-212i aircraft was conducting a routine maritime patrol over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) on Aug. 8 when two Chinese fighter jets executed a dangerous maneuver at around 9 a.m. and dropped flares in the path of the NC-212i.
Source: Chinese jets harass PH patrol aircraft
That Gen Z E×ρréššion was probably on the minds of the House "Young Guns" bloc members when they found out about Speaker Martin Romualdez's 16-percentage point increase in public satisfaction rating.
Source: 'How to be you po?': House 'Young Guns' call Romualdez their 'idol'
Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an incursion aiming to destabilize Russia by showing up its weaknesses, a top Ukrainian official has told AFP as the assault entered its sixth day.
Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/245018/ukraine-says-thousands-of-troops-on-incursion-to-destabilize-russia
The Russians, meanwhile, are finally bringing to bear their heaviest firepower—lobbing powerful glide bombs at Ukrainian columns rolling along Russian roads.
Source: Russian Warplanes Are Bombing Russia, Aiming To Block Invading Ukrainian Troops
The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said that China has reclaimed around 3,000 hectares in the South China Sea (SCS) including some features in the West Philippine Sea. “This includes Subi Reef, which I would like to correct is outside our EEZ, although it is roughly 12 to 15 nautical miles from Pag-asa,” he added.
Source: China reclaimed 3,000 hectares in SCS including WPS features —PH Navy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday gifted commemorative coins to two visiting US congressmen, one of whom gave him cowboy boots.
Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/589304/bongbong-marcos-buys-cowboy-boots-from-texas-lawmaker
Aging jeepneys, which once held the proud distinction of being the “Hari ng Kalsada” (King of the Road), will not be abruptly pulled from the streets, as the government is now going the way of a gradual phaseout.
Source: Gov’t relaxes PUV tack to ‘gradual’
The Court of Appeals has ordered to restore the certificate of incorporation of the company that runs news website Rappler and its owner, Rappler Holdings Corp., voiding a 2022 ruling by the Securities and Exchange Commission that declared the company was not 100% Filipino-owned.
Source: Court of Appeals restores Rappler's media license
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara on Friday said the Matatag curriculum will be amended based on the experience of teachers and students.
Source: Matatag curriculum to be amended – Angara
The shift started in 2017 with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ban on using Kaspersky products on any government computer systems. Now, the Department of Commerce has given the company a final push to leave the United States.
Source: Time's up: Kaspersky is finally leaving the U.S.
President Marcos’ approval rating will surely soar if he announces in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) firms, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday.
Source: Koko urges President Marcos: Announce POGO ban during SONA
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday gave President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. a perfect score on his performance since his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July last year.
Source: Romualdez gives PBBM 'perfect score' since last SONA | Philippine News Agency
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his cousin, Speaker Martin Romualdez, are the least trusted among the country’s top officials, according to the results of a Pulse Asia Research, Incorporated survey held in June and released on Wednesday, July 17.
Source: Marcos, Romualdez least trusted among top government officials – survey