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MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel has prevented a Chinese ship from approaching the Zambales coastline. In a report on Tuesday night, the agency said BRP Cabra deterred Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3304 from nearing the province. “Despite its smaller size, the BRP Cabra has effectively maintained a distance of 78 to 85 nautical miles between the Chinese vessel and the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),” the PCG said. READ: Chinese coast guard lingers off Zambales, Occidental Mindoro Moreover, the PCG said that its vessel also “confronted Lan Hai 101, one of China’s two largest fisheries […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet on Tuesday underscored the importance of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) neutrality in times of conflict. Hun Manet made this statement during a joint press conference in Malacañang Palace as part of his two-day visit to the country for the first time since assuming office. READ: PH, Cambodia ink pacts on taxation, agri, tourism, culture “Cambodia underlines the importance of upholding Asean unity and neutrality especially at times of conflict and geopolitical dynamics,” Hun Manet said in his closing remarks. READ: ‘Silence on violations diminishes Asean’ China is Cambodia’s key ally […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan party senatorial candidates will focus on ground campaigning to gather votes for this year’s polls, according to Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas. Brosas said they will focus on this strategy, admitting that Makabayan’s funds could not cover billions worth of advertisement. “Yung ground campaigning yun talaga ang mahalaga sa amin kasi sabi nga natin wala tayong bilyon advertisements anlalaki nung mga billboards ng iba magkano ’yung ginastos dyan hindi po ’yon kaya ng Makabayan,” the lawmaker said in an ambush interview. (Ground campaigning is really important for us since we don’t have billions for advertisements […]…

Keep on reading: Makabayan bets to focus on ‘ground’ campaign, admit lack of ad funds

MANILA, Philippines — Former Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday called on her supporters not to give up their fight for true and honest governance and encouraged them to sustain their spirit for the 2025 midterm elections. Robredo made her pronouncement during the kickoff proclamation rally of senatorial candidates Francis Pangilinan and Bam Aquino at the Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite, where she endorsed both for the 2025 polls. READ: Pangilinan, Aquino kick off campaign in Quezon City During her speech, Robredo reminisced about her campaign rallies in Cavite back in 2022—when she ran for President along with Pangilinan as her […]…

Keep on reading: Robredo to supporters: Continue our fight in the midterm elections

LAOAG, ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — In 2022 former senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III ran for president and vice president, respectively, against eventual winner President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. But fast forward to 2025, both Lacson and Sotto are now again seeking Senate seats as part of the administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, vowing to support Marcos’ legislative agenda. In their respective speeches during the proclamation rally on Tuesday, held at the Centennial Arena, Lacson and Sotto said that they will help Marcos in enacting change for the country. READ: Campaign period for national bets begins “Ngayon naman, kailangan […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) was monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday evening, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa said that the LPA was observed at 8 p.m. It was last located 165 kilometers west of Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan. READ: Cloudy skies, rain expected in NCR, 12 other areas due to northeast monsoon It added that the LPA “has a MEDIUM chance of development into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.” READ: Pagasa predicts zero or only one storm in February 2025 The agency […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza is still striving for better form despite leading Creamline to an immaculate 9-0 record in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Galanza delivered a game-high 15 points off 12 kills, two blocks, and the game-winning ace as Creamline swept Farm Fresh, 25-15, 25-19, 27-25, on Tuesday night at Philsports Arena. The former PVL MVP, a two-way threat, remains in constant pursuit of progress amid the Cool Smashers’ torrid start. READ: PVL: Creamline fans hot streak with sweep of Farm Fresh Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses and Jema Galanza on their ninth straight win. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/27GIRbqgqZ — […]…

Keep on reading: PVL: Jema Galanza leads perfect Creamline but still not satisfied

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Zhaydhen Rosano of the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) emerged as one of the frontrunners in the UAAP High School Girls’ Basketball MVP race. The 16-year-old forward, a Palarong Pambansa silver medalist from the Abellana National School in Cebu City, has proven herself as one of the most dynamic players in the league. She racked up an impressive 113.0 statistical points (SPs). Rosano’s stellar performance across multiple facets of the game includes an average of 18.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 8.0 steals per game, putting her in a league of her own. READ: Zaydhen […]…

Keep on reading: Zhaydhen Rosano co-leads UAAP’s HS girl’s MVP race

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. (File photo)LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. criticized a “false prophet” running for the Senate while facing charges of abusing women and children, emphasizing that none of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate candidates share such a background. “Wala po sa kanila ang tilang sakrista na isang bulaang propeta na nasasadlak dahil sa pagyurak sa ating kabataan at ating kababaihan,” Marcos said during the Alyansa’s proclamation rally at the Centennial Arena here on Tuesday, (None of them behave as sacristans, as false prophets who are facing cases for abusing […]…

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KABACAN, Cotabato – The police and military have launched a manhunt against gunmen who ambushed and killed a bus company official and his live-in partner along the national highway here on  at around 2:45 p.m. on Monday. Lt. Col. John Miridel Calinga, Kabacan, Cotabato  police chief, said his unit has already coordinated with other law enforcement units in Cotabato province, including the Army’s 602nd Infantry Brigade based in nearby Carmen town. Calinga identified the victims as Armando Yap Lu, 79, area manager of Mindanao Star Bus Company, and his live-in partner, Marilyn Lunggakit Dulay, 62, a businesswoman. The couple are […]…

Keep on reading: Bus company exec, partner slain in Cotabato gun attack