Children claimed as NPA fighters are victims of AFP fake “surrenders”
The claims of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of more than 500 children recruited as NPA combatants are completely false. This is as false as the AFP’s claims of thousands of NPA “surrenderees” which has surpassed even its own estimate of the number of NPA members.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Court convicts Tiamzon Couple for Kidnapping, Serious Illegal Detention
The court convicted Wilma and Benito Tiamzon for the charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention, November 27. The court found the couple guilty beyond reasonable doubt for the said cases.
Kalinaw News | Manila Standard
On unjust conviction of Benito Tiamzon and Wilma Austria
We denounce unjust conviction of NDFP peace consultants Benito and Wilma Austria on trumped up criminal charges of kidnapping. The conviction forms part of political persecution that violates the Joint Agreement on Security and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) signed by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the NDFP. That the case was pursued by DOJ show bad faith on part of GRP. Walang palabra de honor.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Gov’t hails Tiamzons’ conviction as ‘a triumph of justice’
Malacañang said the decision of the court to convict National Democratic Front (NDF) consultants Benito and Wilma Tiamzon for kidnapping and serious illegal detention for the abduction of a soldier in 1988 was a triumph of the Philippines’ justice system.
Manila Bulletin
Former Members of Underground Mass Organization Commit to Peace in Mabini, Davao de Oro
120 former members of Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) composed of former members of Militia ng Bayan, Sangay sa Partido sa Lokalidad and KRB chairmen, completed the 4-day Peace Building Seminar where condemned NPA atrocities and lies on 21-24 November 2020 held at Mabini National Highschool and Mabini Central Elementary School, Mabini, Davao de Oro.
Kalinaw News
Army’s Relief Ops Urge Militia to Yield, Surrender Firearm in Rizal
An NPA militia operating in the areas of Quezon surrendered an M16 rifle, two magazines and ammunitions to government security forces in Brgy Sta Ines, Tanay, Rizal on Tuesday, November 24.
Kalinaw News
PCG-Southern Visayas places Hinoba-an sub-station on heightened alert
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Southern Visayas has placed its sub-station in the town of Hinoba-an in Negros Occidental on heightened alert status after receiving intelligence reports of a terror threat in the town.
Sunstar Bacolod
Baguio diocese condemns 'red-tagging' of bishop
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baguio City condemned a social media post accusing its bishop of supporting communist rebels.
Philippine Star
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
Ex-NDFP peace consultant arrested at work in Misamis Oriental
A former peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Northern Mindanao was arrested by police in his workplace in Tagoloan town, Misamis Oriental province on Friday (Nov. 27).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Caraga cops nab NPA rebel, 2 wanted persons
The Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) announced Friday (Nov. 27) the arrest of a member of a communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel and two other individuals considered as most wanted persons in the area.
Philippine News Agency
AFP Nolcom bombs rural village in Pangasinan
The North Luzon Command (Nolcom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) indiscriminately bombed and strafed farmlands in Barangay Lawak Langka, Mangatarem, Pangasinan on November 24 at around 6 a.m. under the guise of counterinsurgency operations. Three bombs were dropped in the area using aerial assets.
Communist Party of the Philippines
AFP intel op vs. NPA in Pangasinan town continues
The Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) conduct of intelligence security operations in the mountainous area in this town continues following the armed encounter against members of the New People’s Army (NPA) on Tuesday.
Philippine News Agency
NPA rebel held in drug bust
A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel is one of the two ”high-value” drug suspects arrested in anti-narcotics operations in Zamboanga peninsula on Thursday.
Philippine Star
CTG member killed in Surigao City shootout
Ignacio M. Arevalo alias "Tukoy," 59 years old, a member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and chairperson of Purok-13, Barangay Mat-i, this city was killed during the implementation of the search warrant for violation of Republic Act (RA) 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act on Nov. 25.
Malaysia Sun
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MARAWI
Marawi leaders pleased with rehab, cite TFBM chief’s efforts
Leaders of Marawi City have expressed satisfaction over the ongoing massive rehabilitation of the war-torn city as they cited the “selflessness” of Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, chairman of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), in spearheading the government-led efforts.
Manila Times
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
The Radicalization of Bangladeshi Cyberspace
After the pandemic pushed people online, Islamist extremist groups reached an even wider audience. But the authorities are fighting back.
Foreign Policy
Extremist content online increased during coronavirus lockdowns
Extreme Islamist and far-right content on social media increased markedly during the COVID-19 lockdown period between April and July this year, according to the 2020 Global Terrorism Index.
Arab News
NEW PREVENT STATISTICS WARN OF INCREASE IN YOUNG MEN BECOMING FIXATED ON VIOLENT EXTREMISM
Counter Terrorism Policing has warned that a rise in the number of boys and young men becoming interested in violent extremism without a clear ideology, on top of low levels of community reporting, show the need for friends and families to Act Early on any signs of radicalisation.
Counter Terrorism Police UK
Glasgow Caledonian University leads study to tackle violent extremism
Glasgow Caledonian University is spearheading a study into violent extremism in Europe.
Funded by £2.7million from the European Commission's Horizon Fund, researchers from 17 countries will analyse the growing threat of terrorism.
Glasgow Times
Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia
Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to supporting the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia during the Nov. 26 high-level virtual meeting discussing the results of the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP’s) violent extremism prevention project in Central Asia.
The Astana Times
France’s dragnet for extremists sweeps up some schoolchildren, too
Armed with assault rifles and wearing balaclavas, dozens of police officers raided four apartments recently in a sprawling complex in Albertville, a city in the French Alps. They confiscated computers and cellphones, searched under mattresses and inside drawers, and took photos of books and wall ornaments with Quranic verses.
Sun Sentinel
German troops suspected of running anti-Semitic chat group - document
German authorities have uncovered a group of soldiers suspected of organising a chat group relating to anti-Semitism, right-wing extremism and pornography, according to a Defence Ministry document seen by Reuters.
Reuters
Another View: Hate crime surge makes Biden pushback plan vital
Confirming with statistics what too many Americans have seen with their own eyes, the FBI last week reported that in 2019, hate-motivated crimes rose to their highest level in more than a decade, and hate-motivated homicides hit an all-time high.
Press Herald
Attacks on houses of worship are on the rise — and interfaith dialogue may combat this
On Oct. 29, three people were killed in a brutal attack at the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice. This assault is the latest in a spate of high-profile attacks on houses of worship since 2015.
Canadian Inquirer
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BARMM
BARMM proposes P75-B 2021 budget
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has filed before the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) a PHP75-billion proposed regional budget for the fiscal year 2021.
Philippine News Agency
Duterte OKs fiscal perks for Islamic banking investments in BARMM
The Bangsamoro autonomous region has welcomed the approval recently by President Duterte of the Investment Priorities (IPP) Plan 2020, which include the approved incentives for Islamic banking, and also listed the other priority investment areas for the region.
Business Mirror
Official seeks BARMM roadmap
The proponents batting for the extension of the Bangsamoro transition period should present, in clear and attainable sets of goals, a roadmap of what they intend to accomplish if the transitory government is extended for another three years until 2025, an official said.
Manila Standard
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
LANAO PROVINCES
One trooper died in Lanao del Sur Mishap
One of the four wounded troopers who were injured in an explosion died after their chopper emergency landed in Madalum, Lanao del Sur, 5:00 p.m.Thursday.
Kalinaw News
PH Air Force Hueys grounded after Lanao del Sur crash
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has grounded its fleet of Huey helicopters after one on medical evacuation crashed in Lanao del Sur on Thursday (Nov. 26).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BASILAN
SULU
Suspect in Jolo church bombing killed in shootout
A suspected member of Dawlah Islamiyah terror group who was involved in the bombing of a Catholic cathedral in 2019 was slain in a shootout with security forces here last Thursday.
Tempo
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Drug war report out soon—DOJ
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Friday the inter-agency panel tasked to review the anti-drug police operations might release an initial report past its November deadline due to recent typhoons.
Manila Standard
Raw brutality 'On the President’s Orders'
Two police officers in civilian clothes cruise on a motorcycle through Caloocan, a suburb of Manila metropolis. They slow down before opening fire on a street vendor. The duo then speeds away as traumatised members of public take cover
The East African
Operations/ Incidents
P14-M illegal drugs destroyed in Davao Region
The Police Regional Office (PRO-11) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Region 11 (PDEA-11) have destroyed some PHP14- million worth of illegal drugs on Thursday in Camp Sergeant Quintin M. Merecido here.
Philippine News Agency
‘Shabu peddler’ falls in Miag-ao drug sting
Police arrested a suspected drug peddler in a sting operation in Barangay Bagumbayan, Miag-ao, Iloilo.
The 33-year-old Roque Nicer was a resident of Barangay Tacas, Miag-ao
Panay News
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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DAR to give land to agri grads, retirees
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is set to issue an administrative order next week for the distribution of land to agriculture graduates and retirees from government service, including uniformed personnel.
Philippine News Agency
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The Minoritization of the Indigenous Communities of Mindanaw and Sulu (1)
Part 1 THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE PHILIPPINES: An Overview
The indigenous peoples in the Philippines, now also known officially as indigenous cultural communities (ICC), are said to constitute ten per cent of the estimated total national population of 60 million, per Census 1990. They are more popularly referred to as cultural minorities.
Mindanews
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Belongings of missing UP law prof found in Occ. Mindoro seashore
The belongings of a missing University of the Philippines (UP) law professor were found along the seashore of Barangay Balikyas in Looc town, Occidental Mindoro, police said.
Manila Bulletin
QC cop suspended for oppression, grave abuse of authority
A police officer in Quezon City has been suspended for one year after hitting with a gun the tricycle driver that he accosted in 2017.
Manila Bulletin
[Editorial] When numbness sets in
Amid a pandemic that has upended our lives, including a sudden loss of jobs and livelihoods, once-in-a-century typhoons, terrible floods, and the onset of political turbulence, the Filipino people are hard put to pay attention to yet another tragedy.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
[Opinion] Libre: Save the lawyers
In a span of one week, two lawyers – Joey Luis Wee and Eric Jay Magcamit - were gunned down by assassins in Cebu and Palawan, respectively. Since 2016, 54 lawyers, prosecutors and judges have been killed, making the Philippines one of the most dangerous places for legal practitioners.
Sunstar Cebu
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
73 more COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad –DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday reported 73 new confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) cases among overseas Filipinos, a substantial increase due to belated reporting in a lone country in Europe.
Manila Bulletin
Philippines: COVID-19 cases among police top 8,000
More than 8,000 police officers in the Philippines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the outbreak in the country began, local media reported Friday.
Anadolu Agency
Department of Health
DOH cautions anew vs. mass gatherings in Yule season
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public anew against participating in mass gatherings, such as Christmas parties, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manila Bulletin
DOST: AstraZeneca presently evaluating and analyzing errors
The British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has been discovered to have a higher efficacy rate on those who received a lower dose compared to those who have completed the dosing regimen.
PTV News
IATF/NTF COVID-19
PH signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with private sector, AstraZeneca
The national government signed a tripartite agreement Friday with the private sector, represented by the Go Negosyo Foundation, and United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for the supply of 2.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the country next year.
Manila Bulletin
Philippines eyes portfolio of potential vaccines vs COVID-19
The Philippines is looking into building a portfolio of potential vaccines against the novel coronavirus, an official spearheading the country's COVID-19 inoculation program said Friday.
ABS- CBN
Gov't creates ICT team for Covid-19 response
The Philippines’ Covid-19 task force has created the Data Resiliency for Ease Access and Management (DREAM) Team that will deploy, build capacity, and monitor the use of information communications technology (ICT) solutions that are part of the official Covid-19 ICT ecosystem, Malacanang said on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Vico Sotto: Traffic enforcers do not require PasigPass to enter Pasig
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Friday refuted claims that the city’s traffic enforcers will be requiring people entering the city to present their PasigPass.
Manila Bulletin
Batanes health authorities monitoring probable COVID-19 case
This province recorded anew a probable case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in an 84-year-old male from Barangay Imnajbu, Uyugan.
Manila Bulletin
Visayas
Mindanao
Mayor Sara warns Christmas merrymaking to cause faster spread of virus
Merrymaking during the upcoming Christmas holidays will likely speed up the surge in COVID-19 cases in Davao City early next year, Mayor Sara Duterte said.
Mindanews
World
Nearly 60,000 Americans could die of COVID-19 in the next three weeks. There are ways to turn things around, experts say
The COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the US -- already more devastating than previous surges and showing no signs of slowing down.
CNN
Dutch National Opera Announces Lineup For Second Lockdown
Now that it is no longer possible to present large-scale opera productions, Dutch National Opera has opted for flexible and agile programming with plenty of room for young makers and performers, as well as new artistic experiments and different ways of presenting.
Broadway World
S. Korea agency says N. Korea executed people, shut capital amid pandemic
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered at least two people executed, banned fishing at sea and locked down the capital, Pyongyang, as part of frantic efforts to guard against the coronavirus and its economic damage, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Friday.
Yahoo News
Thailand secures 26 mln AstraZeneca COVID vaccines
The announcement comes as other countries in the region like the Philippines prepare to sign similar deals with AstraZeneca and other firms to guarantee supplies.
Yahoo News
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Arroyo grateful to Duterte for Clark appointment
Former President and house speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is grateful to President Rodrigo Duterte for her appointment as Presidential Adviser on Clark Flagship Programs and Projects.
Sunstar Pampanga
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo to liberals: 'Lean towards the ground, share in the struggle of the people'
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo told Asian liberals and democrats that forging deep, genuine connections with ordinary people is key in their struggle against populist authoritarians.
Rappler
Servant Leader: Leni Robredo
That is the title of the stirring and elegant book written by Professor Ed Garcia and published by San Anselmo Press. It will be launched on Dec. 8; I served as the editor of this book.
Philippine Star
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
Amid COVID-19 restrictions, COA looking to modernize auditing process
As the COVID-19 pandemic shifted how the world operates — moving online to work, hold classes, and even law enforcement — questions rose as to how the Commission on Audit (COA) will do its job.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Anti-corruption task force to evaluate all complaints next week
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said it would start sorting complaints received by the task force on corruption next week.
Canadian Inquirer
Drilon: PITC execs liable for graft, malversation
Top officials of the beleaguered Philippine International Trading Corp. (PITC) may face graft and malversation charges for “devious and shady schemes” that have allowed government agencies to “park” billions in taxpayer money in the state-run trading company to dodge budgeting and procurement laws, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Philippines cited for ASEAN green-finance leadership
The Philippines was cited as a regional leader in sustainable finance thanks to the combined efforts of the government, banks, and businesses, according to a report issued by the international non-profit Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI).
Business World
SSS releases P25.2B for December and 13th month pensions; early crediting starts on Dec. 1
The Social Security System (SSS) through Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has already released its December pension and 13th month bonus amounting to P23.1 billion to Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet) participating banks and other checkless disbursements channels to be credited to pensioners’ bank accounts starting December 1 but not later than December 4, 2020.
Manila Bulletin
Recto: No more excuses for budget delays, underspending by gov’t
There should be no more excuses for budget delays and underspending under the five-year-old Duterte administration, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto reminded the country’s economic managers on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
SNAP clarifies Magat Dam ownership
Renewable energy company SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) said it owns the Magat Power Plant, but not the Magat Dam, clarifying social media posts and news stories erroneously identifying SNAP as the owner or operator of the dam.
Manila Times
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
PPP scheme sought for GenSan sanitary landfill complex
The city government is pushing for a public-private partnership for the operation, maintenance and further development of its sanitary landfill (SLF) complex.
Mindanews
CamSur infrastructure budget cuts confirmed
Camarines Sur Second District Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte confirmed that the infrastructure budget for the province had been slashed in the House-approved version of the General Appropriations Bill.
Manila Times
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
One to two cyclones likely to enter PH in December; La Niña to bring more rains, floods till mid-2021
At least one or two more tropical cyclones may enter the country in December as more rains are expected until early next year due to a strong La Niña, the state weather bureau said.
Manila Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
Briones: DepEd can’t stop Robredo’s learning hubs
The Department of Education (DepEd) has no authority to stop the community learning hubs of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), according to Secretary Leonor Briones.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
‘P1.4-B addt’l allocation for education too little’
After the passage of the Senate version of the proposed national budget for 2021, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has criticized the P1.4-billion additional allocation for the education sector, saying it was “too negligible” to have any positive impact on education delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manila Bulletin
Bill protecting teachers from bullying by students backed
A bill providing protection for teachers being bullied by their students is drawing strong support from educators and lawmakers.
Manila Bulletin
Senators urge DepEd to consider resuming face-to-face classes
Some senators are urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to consider resuming face-to-face classes, as they expressed apprehensions about whether students are able to retain much from the current modes of remote learning, especially those unable to take online classes.
Rappler
UNESCO and Philippines’ DepEd launch new report on ‘inclusion’ in education
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Department of Education (DepEd) launched the 2020 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report on 25 November 2020 virtually.
Dev Discourse
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Duterte shakes up Philippines’ telecom sector: Who are the biggest winners and losers?
President Duterte’s campaign promise to end the PLDT-Globe telecom duopoly is coming to fruition. Often pouring scorn on the incumbent players for poor service while railing at the oligarchs that controlled them, Duterte even went as far as to threaten PLDT with a shut down.
Verdict UK
[Opinion] What makes news news?
Ever wondered how and why TV, radio, online and print media, including this newspaper, get to decide what is news at any given time or day?
Manila Bulletin
ELECTION RELATED
[Opinion] Bring him to court
"Justice Leonen seems to think he is above the law."
Section 2, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution provides, “The President, Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman may be removed from office, on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust. All other public officers and employees may be removed from office as provided by law, but not by impeachment.”
Manila Standard
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MinDA, partners convene to address C. Mindanao flooding
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and North Cotabato provincial government hosted here Friday the 4th Mindanao River Basin Management Council (MRBMC) to further discuss the preparations against severe flooding incidents in the province and the rest of Central Mindanao.
Philippine News Agency
‘Oceanagold has been running without a legal contract for years’
“Bakit pinoprotektahan ng pulis at gobyerno ang patuloy na operasyon ng minahan ng Oceanagold? Oceanagold has been running without a legal contract for more than a year. Their refusal to implement mandatory rehabilitation as mandated by law and contractual obligation has led to these worsened flooding and other disaster risks faced by the local communities.” — Leon Dulce, National Coordinator, Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment
Kodao Productions
LABOR
Make Amazon pay
Amazon’s size and power place the corporation at the very center of the crises of climate breakdown and economic inequality that grip our planet. The growth of CEO Jeff Bezos’s astronomical wealth — up $100 billion since March, now surpassing that of any other human in history — is directly proportional to Amazon’s human and environmental costs: his corporation mistreats its workers, wrecks the climate, and undermines the public institutions underpinning our democracies along the way along the way.
Bulatlat
Filipina nurse helps compatriot deliver baby girl on board plane to Manila
A Filipina delivered a healthy baby girl on a flight from Dubai to the Philippines on Saturday — thanks to a nurse, another Filipina and a former airline crew, who was on the same flight.
Kodao Productions
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Poe warns vs. rise in gender-based violence due to pandemic
Senator Grace Poe has raised concern that the COVID-19 pandemic would worsen gender-based violence.
Manila Bulletin
House of Representatives
PH should be able to produce, store COVID vaccines – solon
A Mindanao lawmaker stressed Friday the importance of being able to produce and store vaccines for COVID-19 within the Philippines. “Vaccines need specialized, temperature-controlled containers for proper transport. Our country must have enough of these cold storage containers and facilities so that the COVID-19 vaccines can be properly and safely shipped,” Misamis Oriental Rep. Juliette Uy said in a statement.
Manila Bulletin
Solon wants Nora declared Nat’l Artist
A neophyte lawmaker has sought the recognition of multi-awarded veteran actress Nora Aunor as National Artist, pointing out that the award honors the achievements of the nominee and is not meant to look “for saints.”
Manila Bulletin
House declares climate emergency; PH may now pursue int’l justice
he House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency, thus, giving government the justification to pursue climate justice from the United States, China, and the world’s industrialized countries that are being blamed for the massive pollution of the environment which has triggered destructive climate change effects.
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
PH troops simulate assault on hostile forces in West Philippine Sea oil, gas platforms
The military’s Western Command (Wescom) conducted exercises simulating response to attacks on Philippine oil platforms near the West Philippine Sea, weeks after President Rodrigo Duterte lifted the ban on oil exploration in the area which China is claiming to be part of its mythical nine-dash line territory.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
MOTOURISMO’ launched to promote PH’s untapped tourism destinations on motorcycle
Domestic travelers and motorcycle sports enthusiasts may now revisit and revitalize their travel experience around Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines officially launched Friday “MOTOURISMO,” a Motorcycle Tourism Caravan geared toward rediscovering the country’s sights on two wheels.
Manila Bulletin
‘Have a safe trip, Pinas’ is DOT’s pitch to promote tourism revival
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched Friday its newest video campaign “Have a Safe Trip, Pinas,” to promote safe travels and support tourism workers in time for the reopening of several tourist destinations in the country.
Manila Bulletin
WATER and ENERGY
PAGASA: Review and update dam protocols
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has welcomed the creation of a “dam oversight committee,” adding that protocols on dam operations in the country need to be reviewed and updated.
Manila Bulletin
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