Day: December 2, 2024

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed two ships to Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Sunday after several Filipino fisherfolk complained of harassment by a Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter. In a press conference at the WPS Transparency Office in Manila on Monday, PCG spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela, said PCG vessels 9702 BRP Melchora Aquino and 4411 BRP Cape Engaño were deployed based on the order of PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan. According to Philippines News Agency, Tarriela stated that the PCG ships would help ensure the safety and security

LAOAG CITY: Ilocos Norte is partnering with Australia’s Griffith University for a five-year USD3.5 million project designed to enhance the productivity and sustainability of rice and garlic-based cropping systems in the Philippines through soil health management. Arnold Pascua, senior agriculturist of the provincial government, told the Philippine News Agency that Ilocos Norte is one of the pilot provinces in the country where research trials will be conducted. According to Philippines News Agency, the other provinces involved in the trials are Tarlac, Bataan, and Agusan Del Sur. These trials are expected to last between two to three years, depending on the

Manila: The camp of Apollo Quiboloy has decided not to pursue the transfer of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader from the Pasig City Jail to the Philippine National Police (PNP) custodial facility in Camp Crame. According to Philippines News Agency, lawyer Israelito Torreon acknowledged that their chances of securing a transfer are slim. In a recent interview, Torreon mentioned, “Knowing that, you know, the political air is not for us, it might be useless for us to insist on what we think is right for him, so might as well go with the tide and persevere and overcome.”