Day: September 11, 2025

Manila: The Philippine government has expressed strong objection to China’s proposal to establish a nature reserve at Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea, asserting that only Manila has the authority to create a marine protected area in the region. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) labeled the Chinese plan as ‘illegitimate and unlawful,’ urging Beijing to retract the proposal. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA emphasized the Philippines’ call for China to respect its sovereignty and jurisdiction over Bajo de Masinloc. The department demanded that China refrain from enforcing and immediately rescind its State Council issuance. Furthermore,

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has laid out security plans for potential demonstrations by various groups in the country in the upcoming days. According to Philippines News Agency, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo stated that a civil disturbance management team has already been deployed around the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. Sixty personnel have been mobilized on the ground for crowd control, with maximum tolerance to be observed in designated protest areas. Protesters are reminded to avoid causing inconvenience. The NCRPO reassured the public that police officers are prepared to maintain peace, order, and

Bataan: A police officer in Bataan is receiving praise for his quick response and efforts after assisting a woman in delivering her baby during an emergency situation in Orani town. According to Philippines News Agency, Bataan Provincial Police chief Col. Marites Salvadora reported that officers from the Orani Municipal Police Station, led by Police M/Sgt. Ronald Imperial, responded to a 911 call about a woman in need of immediate help at Sitio Alikabok, Barangay Bayan. Upon arrival, they found a 30-year-old pregnant woman with a mental disability in labor under a tree. Imperial, who was a registered nurse before joining

Tacloban: Eastern Visayas recorded a 0.2-percent inflation rate in August 2025, up from July’s rate of -0.2, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. The increase is primarily attributed to the higher prices in the transport commodity group, which rose to 0.4 percent from a 2.1-percent decline in the previous month. According to Philippines News Agency, the adjustment in the transport commodity group was largely influenced by the increase in the inflation rate of passenger transport services, which climbed from -0.5 percent to 1.9 percent. The slower annual price decrease of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which went from 0.9

Camarines sur: Camarines Sur 5th District Representative Miguel Luis Villafuerte is advocating for the swift passage of House Bill No. 3646, known as the Promotion of Digital Payments Act. This bill aims to institutionalize and expedite the adoption of secure, interoperable digital payments, addressing challenges faced by the Marcos administration in its digital transformation agenda. According to Philippines News Agency, Rep. Villafuerte highlighted several obstacles hindering the rapid shift to digital payments. These include limited access to reliable digital infrastructure, slow internet connectivity in remote locations, high payment fees, and restricted acceptance of digital platforms. In response, HB 3646, which