Three Chinese were arrested on Monday, Dec. 19, by members of the Southern Police District-Special Operations Unit (SPD-SOU) in Las Piñas City after a Filipina accused them of detaining and sexually abusing her. Police identified the suspects as Shou Caifu, 25; Chen Dongsheng, 26; and Wang Long...
The United States has expressed its support for the Philippines in its call for China to "respect international law" as the Asian giant continues to conduct alarming activities in the South China Sea, including swarming the waters. In a statement, US Department of States spokesman Ned...
A metal and plastic debris believed to be part of a rocket launched by China two months ago was retrieved in the vicinity waters near Subic, Zambales on Saturday, Dec. 17, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Photo: PCG The white cylindrical shaped debris was spotted by David Gervacio, captain of...
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines, in partnership with the Chinese embassy and the Department of Health (DOH), donated an autoclave and equipment to the Pasig City General Hospital (PCGH) as part of their Covid-19 healthcare waste management response project. Aside from...
The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China after the forcible taking by the Chinese coast guard of a rocket debris from the Philippine Navy in the West Philippine Sea, an incident that earned the "disgust" of the country's lawmakers. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
A 37-year-old man was arrested by members of the Las Piñas police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) during a buy-bust operation and confiscated from him more than P6-million worth of shabu on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13. Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, said the suspect, identified as...
The Filipino-Chinese business community has thrown strong support behind Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual, who is facing opposition on his confirmation at the Commission on Appointments. In a statement, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc....
Water hyacinth, softshell turtle, squirrel are some of the ‘invasive alien species’ that are in the country. They are thriving in places not their natural habitats and are outcompeting native species. When unaddressed, these species will affect have a negative effect on our biodiversity. Many...
Vice President Sara Duterte paid her last respects on Monday, Dec. 5, to former Chinese president Jiang Zemin who died of illness at age of 96. Vice President Sara Duterte (left) signs the condolence book for the late Chinese president Jiang Zemin during a visit to the Chinese Embassy in Manila on...
Senior Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo can't help but recall her past interactions with the late former Chinese president Jiang Zemin when she visited the Chinese Embassy in Manila over the weekend. Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (left) and the late former...
China is considering Ilocos Norte as a potential place for investments as the Asian giant expressed willingness to partner with local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines, starting with the President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s home province. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang...
