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Chinese fleet ‘closest’ ever to Pag-asa island

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese maritime forces operated “very close” to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island over the weekend, deploying a flotilla to harass Sunday’s humanitarian mission for local fishermen, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said on Monday. That fleet, consisting of more than 15 Chinese maritime militia ships, five China

米間接供与検討のトマホークで「民間人攻撃しない」 ゼレンスキー大統領が表明

米間接供与検討のトマホークで「民間人攻撃しない」 ゼレンスキー大統領が表明

BSP wary of proposal to phase out large peso bills

MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) appeared wary of proposals to withdraw large-denomination peso bills from circulation as a supposed deterrent to corruption, with Governor Eli Remolona Jr. warning that such a move could do more harm than good. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Remolona said the idea, while still under discussion,

Escudero’s lawyer seeks extension in filing affidavit before Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero was unable to appear before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday to submit an affidavit with regards to the P30-million donation given to the lawmaker by a contractor, asking the commission for an extension instead. “We received information that the lawyer may ask for

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