In a significant operation, Philippine authorities have detained 160 individuals suspected of involvement in a cybercrime operation. The majority of those arrested are Chinese and Indonesian nationals. This crackdown occurred in Lapu-Lapu City, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts against illegal online activities. The operation is part of a broader campaign to combat illegal online gaming….
A senior U.S. military official warned his Chinese counterpart in a significant diplomatic exchange. The talks, the first of their kind between the commanders, focused on Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea. Admiral Samuel Paparo urged the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to reconsider its dangerous and coercive tactics. These maneuvers, he stressed, are potentially…
Tangerang City, Jakarta—As reported by Indonesian police official Khrisna Murti, on Tuesday night, authorities successfully apprehended fugitive mayor Alice Guo. Guo, linked to a Chinese criminal syndicate, awaits deportation to the Philippines, where she faces multiple criminal charges. Once, the mayor of a Philippine municipality, Alice Guo, was accused of several illegal activities. Her charges…
By Luke Allen The Philippines and Vietnam have taken significant steps to enhance their defense and military cooperation, which is seen as crucial amid rising tensions in the region. Both countries aim to resolve disputes peacefully and have already conducted joint exercises, which include firefighting and search-and-rescue drills. These activities underscore their commitment to regional…
September 2, 2024 – The Stratbase ADR Institute deplores the Chinese Coast Guard vessel’s deliberate ramming and collision of Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal last August 31. China’s actions are dangerous, irresponsible, and reckless. It not only caused significant damage to our vessel, but gravely endangered the lives of those…
By Richard Jones The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced plans to update Metro Manila’s earthquake preparedness strategy. This highlights the urgent need to address changes in the region’s urban landscape and infrastructure since the last plan was released in 2016. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga emphasized revising the current framework to…
By Alan Moore Authorities in the Philippines have raised the alarm over a new type of drug infiltrating the cities of Pasay and Parañaque. This emerging substance, identified as methylamphetamine. As a result, it presents a novel challenge for law enforcement and public health officials. Eleazar Matta, head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Drug…
By Isabel Monroe *Manila, Philippines* — The Philippine Aquatics Trials witnessed a spectacular performance by 18-year-old Phil-Am swimmer Gain Santos, who dazzled spectators and officials alike with outstanding skills and unwavering determination. Santos’s exceptional display of talent at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, earned him the title of…
By Luke Allen In a recent development underscoring the deepening strategic ties between the United States and the Philippines, Admiral Samuel Paparo, the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, has signaled that the U.S. military is willing to engage in discussions regarding escorting Philippine ships within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This overture comes…
By Luke Allen Manila, Philippines – A poignant and stirring ceremony unfolded in the heart of Manila today as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the nation in commemorating National Heroes Day. In a departure from tradition, Marcos chose to shine a spotlight on the often unheralded heroes of society, acknowledging the indispensable roles played by…