Philippines, Japan coast guards hold anti-piracy drills off Cavite

November 25, 2018

The Philippine Coast Guard and the Japanese Coast Guard conducted on Sunday anti-piracy and anti-hijacking drills off Cavite. The PCG deployed Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas Suluan (Multi-Role Response Vessel 4406) and BRP Panglao (FPB 2401), while JCG dispatched its

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Special Action Force to be deployed in areas mentioned in MO 32 to fight lawlessness

November 25, 2018

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to deploy Special Action Force (SAF) to Samar, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and the Bicol region in compliance with President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to suppress lawless violence. PNP Spokesperson Chief Superintendent Benigno Durana

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All set for East Asian Seas Congress 2018 – DENR

November 25, 2018

The Philippines is set to host this week an international conference about the seas and oceans where over 900 environment ministers, marine experts, ocean advocates, regional partners and other stakeholders are expected to participate. The participants from across Asia, Europe,

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Carpio sees Philippine-China deal on oil, gas development safe

November 25, 2018

The joint cooperation on oil and gas development between the Philippines and China seemed safe, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said on Sunday. Carpio, who is one of the nominees for Supreme Court Chief Justice, said the Memorandum of Understanding

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Investors keen on drilling for oil and gas – DOE

November 25, 2018

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said that the “keen interest which many investors expressed in exploring oil and gas in the Philippines” augurs well for the country’s development and energy security. Cusi made the comment after the

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Dominguez cites Tokyo support for New Clark City development

November 25, 2018

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the key role of Japan in the development of New Clark City (NCC) in Central Luzon as a new metropolis that is prepared for the future and “driven by technology and the most

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Plan to regain Scarborough in 2016 scuttled after Duterte decided on diplomatic approach

November 24, 2018

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said President Rodrigo Duterte decided to treat the Philippines’ victory in the arbitral tribunal ruling nullifying China’s claims over disputed areas in the South China Sea in 2016 “very softly”. In a speech at the Asian

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PNP to strictly implement ban on cops inside casinos

November 24, 2018

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Friday said they will continue to be strict on banning policemen on going to casinos. “The PNP will continue to strictly implement existing regulations that prohibit PNP personnel inside casinos, gambling establishments and

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