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Satellite images record heavy presence of Chinese vessels in contested Thitu Island

Philippines | February 11, 2019

The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative said Thursday, Feb. 7 a mix of fishing boats and naval and coast guard ships from China were spotted anchored and operating in the contested island of Pag-asa (Thitu) “since at least July 2018.”

Philippine health and environment officials warn public against swimming in Manila Bay

Philippines | February 11, 2019

In an official statement on Monday, Feb. 4, the Philippine health department said the Manila Bay must still be tested for chemical and physical quality and warned the public not to swim in it.

Philippine health officials declare measles outbreak in parts of Luzon and Visayas

Philippines | February 11, 2019

Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Feb. 7 the department sees an “increasing trend” in measles cases in Luzon including the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol as well as parts of Central and Eastern Visayas.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will soon be headed home!

Philippines | February 7, 2019

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is headed back to her beloved Philippines Feb. 20 to take part in a homecoming celebration fit for a queen.

Explosions rock Philippine provinces ahead of elections

Philippines | February 6, 2019

Two southern provinces in the Philippines have been rocked with explosions on Feb. 5 ahead of the second Bangsamoro plebiscite.

Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler is back in the Philippines

Philippines | February 6, 2019

Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler is back in the Philippines and is reportedly working with non-profit organization Cordaid to “bring back joy” to the Tagbanwa children.

Former Philippine Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque drops senatorial bid

Philippines | February 6, 2019

Harry Roque announced Feb. 1 he’s withdrawing his senatorial bid due to a heart condition.

Police’s primary suspects in Jolo bombing surrender to police

Philippines | February 6, 2019

National police chief Oscar Albayalde announced Feb. 4 Kamah L. Pae and four other members of the Ajang Ajang group surrendered to police “over the weekend” but denied the allegations against them.

Philippine authorities arrest alleged middleman in high profile drug sting

Philippines | February 6, 2019

National Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin confirmed the arrest of Filipino-Chinese businessman Kenneth Dong on Feb. 4 for his alleged involvement in the ₱6.4 billion shabu shipment seized in a Valenzuela warehouse in May 2017.

Philippine officials call for protest against China’s rescue center

Philippines | February 5, 2019

The Department of National Defense on Monday, Feb. 4 joined the Department of Foreign Affairs in the call to protest China’s rescue center project in Fiery Cross Reef.

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