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PCG activates Pag-asa base, reports latest China ‘bullying’

Published at Apr 09, '26 9:34 PM
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The Philippines unveiled a major coast guard base on Thursday on an island in the South China Sea to serve as a “steadfast sentinel of our sovereignty” in a disputed region closely guarded by China’s forces. Chinese officials did not immediately react on the opening of a new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) district command on […]

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New parties emerge for historic BARMM elections

Published at Apr 07, '26 8:30 PM
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COTABATO CITY—New regional political parties are emerging in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as it prepares for the highly anticipated first parliamentary elections on Sept. 14 this year. Among the most prominent is the Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP), which filed on Tuesday a “Petition for Registration with Manifestation to Participate in the […]

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PH interest a must in oil search talks – think tank

Published at Apr 06, '26 9:40 PM
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A local think tank has urged the Marcos administration to strongly reconsider plans for a joint energy exploration agreement between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying Beijing has “repeatedly demonstrated that it is neither a reliable partner nor a responsible actor.” Stratbase Institute warned that engaging nations that have “consistently […]

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Strava is now available in Filipino

Published at Apr 06, '26 10:22 AM
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Everybody's favorite run tracker app is now available in the native tongue. Strava, the fitness app currently enjoyed by over 195 million users globally Everybody's favorite run tracker app is now available in the native tongue. Strava, the fitness app currently enjoyed by over 195 million users globally is now available in Filipino, alongside other new languages.

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