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“Such tit-for-tat actions could fuel a cycle of escalation, leading to a heightened risk of maritime incidents potentially spiraling into open conflict.” Beijing’s repeated use of water cannons in asserting its sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea has drawn condemnation from various quarters, with militant critics clamoring for …

“Amending the EPIRA to give more teeth to the ERC and even the DoE pursuing abusive big corporations in the power industry may work.” Halting trade in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) whenever the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines declares a red alert on supply is a bold …

Demonstrators light candles at a rally calling for justice following the murder of a Philippine radio broadcaster, in Quezon City in suburban Manila on October 4, 2022. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has sunk two spots to place 134th out of 180 countries in this …

The Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) and Nacionalista Party (NP) said they welcome President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s invitation to form an alliance with the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) for the midterm elections next year.  The President earlier extended the invitation during the oathtaking of 33 new members of the PFP …

Senator Jinggoy Estrada (Photo courtesy of Senate PRIB) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has called for a new round of salary increase spread over four years for approximately 1.9 million government employees. Estrada recently filed a bill for Salary Standardization Law (SSL) VI, outlined under Senate Bill (SB) No. 2611. The bill proposes …

SAFE VOYAGES. Fr. Rinante Bose, also a coast guard officer, blesses High-Speed Response Boat 011 during its official launch on Friday (May 3, 2024). The 40-foot boat was described as relatively small but very fast and nimble, and can easily evade or maneuver around whatever obstacles it may encounter in the ocean. (Photo courtesy of Coast …

Jalian Mangampo (R) does homework while her younger brother Sherwin browses his phone at their house in Manila on April 30, 2024. – The Philippines shut down more than 47,000 schools nationwide as the temperature in Manila crossed a record high, clocking 38.8 degrees Celsius (101.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at the …

A woman cools off with a folding hand fan inside a passenger jeepney in Manila on April 25, 2024. Extreme heat is scorching parts of South and Southeast Asia, prompting health warnings from authorities as high temperatures are recorded across the region. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — Mobility …

In 2021 Across regions, Metro Manila had the highest reported cases of work-related diseases and injuries in 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Based on the PSA report released on Friday, May 3, more than half, or 52.5 percent of the total work-related disease cases were reported in Metro …

Solon suspects PDEA leaks part of destabilization moves The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) on Thursday said they already identified the individuals — mostly foreigners — involved in spreading the “deepfake” audio of President Marcos. NICA Deputy Director General for Special Concerns Abelardo Villacorta said the agency has been coordinating …