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China reclaimed 3,000 hectares in WPS including features - PH Navy
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
China fighter jets endanger PAF patrol plane with risky maneuvers
File photo shows a NC-212i light transport aircraft of the Philippine Air Force. Two China air force jets dropped flares in the path of a similar plane while patrolling the skies in the vicinity of Panatag Shoal on Aug. 8. AFP MANILA, Philippines — Two People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter jets executed “dangerous and provocative actions” against a Philippine Air Force (PAF) plane patrolling the skies in the vicinity of Panatag Shoal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said yesterday. Two China air force aircraft “executed a dangerous maneuver at around 9 a.m. and dropped flares in the path of our NC-212i,” AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said, recounting the alleged incident that happened on Thursday over...
Sen. Imee Marcos defends VP Sara Duterte over anti-gov't remarks
Sen. Imee Marcos on Friday defended Vice President Sara Duterte who recently took a swipe at the government and the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.Sen. Marcos noted that Duterte’s sentiments reflect the aspirations of all Filipinos. Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1971207/imee-marcos-defends-sara-duterte-over-anti-govt-remarks
PNP admits search for Quiboloy will take more time due to difficulties'
“We are preparing for a longer battle this time. Longer days, if not hours,” said Fajardo in a press briefing. “I think it’s an open secret. Nung ginagawa itong structures na ito ay may mga lumabas pa sa YouTube na ipinagmamalaki nila ‘yung laki.” Sources: https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/pnp-admits-search-arrest-of-quiboloy-will-take-more-time-due-to-difficulties
China Unveils Significant Natural Gas Find in South China Sea Waters
China has announced a significant breakthrough in its energy exploration efforts with the discovery of a large natural gas field in the South China Sea. The new field, located in the northern waters of the South China Sea, is estimated to contain substantial reserves, which could have a considerable impact on the region's energy dynamics and China's energy security. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country's largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, confirmed the discovery after extensive exploration and drilling activities. According to CNOOC, the new gas field is projected to have reserves exceeding 50 billion cubic meters, marking it as one of the most substantial finds in recent years. This...
Gov't pilots enhanced work immersion' program for SHS students
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) have joined hands to augment the government’s thrust in solving the jobs and skills mismatch problem in the country, coming up with an “enhanced work immersion” program for senior high school students that will be implemented starting this school year. Source: Gov’t pilots ‘enhanced work immersion’ program for SHS students | Philippine News Agency
US court indicts ex-Comelec chief Bautista, 3 Smartmatic execs in corruption scanddal
A US federal grand jury in Florida indicted former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Andres Bautista and three other executives of Smartmatic in connection with an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme related to the 2016 Philippine presidential elections. Source: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/united-states-grand-jury-indicts-former-comelec-chairman-andres-bautista-smartmatic-executives-bribery-*******/
PBBM's Partido Federal allies with Villar's Nacionalista Party
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the signing of an alliance between his party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), and the Nacionalista Party (NP) led by former Senate president Manuel “Manny” Villar in a ceremony at Brittany Hotel in Taguig City. Sources: PBBM’s Partido Federal allies with Villar’s Nacionalista Party | Philippine News Agency

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