COAST GUARD VIDEOS SHOW MASSIVE DAMAGE TO ROZUL REEF, ESCODA SHOAL MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday released two videos on the devastating impact on the marine environment and coral reef in the seabed of Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal. The videos confirm the earlier r
LIBYA DEMANDS PROBE AS FLOOD DEATHS MAY SURPASS 20,000 Libyan authorities are calling for an investigation into the potential human failings behind a devastating flood that could result in over 20,000 deaths. The disaster occurred when a powerful storm unleashed torrents, breaching dams and
AFP BARES ‘CONCERNING RESURGENCE’ OF CHINA VESSELS IN WEST PHILIPPINE SEA The Philippine military has observed a concerning increase in Chinese swarming activities in Philippine waters, with around three dozen Chinese fishing vessels spotted in various locations in recent weeks.
FLOOD DEATH TOLL IN LIBYAN CITY OF DERNA CROSSES 5,100 The death toll from flooding that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna reached more than 5,000 and was expected to rise further, a local health official said on Wednesday, as authorities struggled to get aid to the coastal city whe
RESURGENCE: 30 CHINESE FISHING VESSELS SWARM WEST PHILIPPINE SEA The Philippine military on Thursday revealed a resurgence of Chinese swarming activity in the West Philippine Sea, with 30 Chinese fishing vessels spotted in Philippine waters. Aerial patrols conducted by the Armed Forces Wes
NORTH KOREA’S KIM ARRIVES IN RUSSIA TO MEET WITH PUTIN North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. This marks his first foreign trip since the pandemic. Kim's visit has raised concerns about a potential arms deal between North Korea a
SENATORS COMMIT TO INCREASE PCG BUDGET TO ADDRESS WEST PH SEA 'HARASSMENT' MANILA — Several senators have called for strengthening the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), especially in light of recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea. During a Senate Committee investigation chaired by S
LULA REVISITS STANCE ON PUTIN'S ARREST AND REVIEWS ICC MEMBERSHIP President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Monday, revisited his previous comments regarding Brazil's stance on arresting Russian President Putin for war crimes and expressed his intent to reevaluate Brazil's membership in
US TURNS OVER TRAINING CENTER TO PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MANILA — The US on Monday turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard a P250-million training facility that is expected to boost its capability to protect the country's waters. The US-funded Specialized Education and Tec
ITALY RECONSIDERS PARTICIPATION IN CHINA'S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AMID G20 SUMMIT Italy is undergoing a reassessment of its stance on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the G20 Summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence at the summit has been seen as a setback for the BRI.
