Dangerous levels of pollution caused by human excrement has been detected in the waters off 60 per cent of popular Philippine beach destinations. The Environmental Management Bureau has reported that the amount of faecal bacteria — or coliforms — found in most of the country's “recreational waters” exceeded safe levels. According to the EMB's 2017 study, samples were … [Full Story...] about Majority of Philippine beaches dangerously polluted by human excrement
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After one month of closure, optimism over speedy Boracay rehab
One month on from the closure of Boracay Island, the environment secretary has said it could reopen in less than the planned six months. In previous statements, … [Full Story...] about After one month of closure, optimism over speedy Boracay rehab
Philippines beefs up contested islands amid Chinese militarisation
The Philippines has started to counter Beijing’s militarisation of the South China Sea by updating its own facilities in the disputed waters. The Asia Maritime … [Full Story...] about Philippines beefs up contested islands amid Chinese militarisation
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Justice Secretary gives Sister Patricia more time to appeal deportation
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has said Sister Patricia Fox has until June 18 to leave the Philippines, not today as the Bureau of Immigration previously … [Full Story...] about Justice Secretary gives Sister Patricia more time to appeal deportation
Prosecutors reveal sickening details of pilot’s child abuse to block bail bid
Federal prosecutors seeking to block an alleged child abuser’s bail application have revealed shocking new details of the case. As we reported earlier this month, … [Full Story...] about Prosecutors reveal sickening details of pilot’s child abuse to block bail bid
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Top Communist: ‘Duterte’s threats to kill me just a sign of affection’
Communist leader Jose Maria Sison has shrugged off President Duterte’s threat to kill him, saying it would be best for them to continue “preparing for the resumption of formal talks and make substantial progress as soon as possible”. In a statement on the … [Full Story...] about Top Communist: ‘Duterte’s threats to kill me just a sign of affection’
Capital outflow fears as peso hits lowest level in almost 12 years
The Philippine peso hit its lowest level in almost 12 years as traders braced themselves for the possibility of more capital outflows next month. The currency declined to as low as 52.60 pesos to the dollar during the morning session yesterday (Thursday, … [Full Story...] about Capital outflow fears as peso hits lowest level in almost 12 years
North Korean peace talks cancelled: What happens next?
Tom Fowdy, a postgraduate student of Chinese studies at Oxford University, examines the road ahead for bringing peace to the Korean peninsula… Just over a week ago, Donald Trump made a public announcement that the long-awaited summit between himself and North … [Full Story...] about North Korean peace talks cancelled: What happens next?
Duterte threatens to kill Communist leader Sison if peace talks fail
President Duterte has threatened to kill Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison if the government’s proposed peace talks fail. In a speech in Davao City today (Thursday, May 24), the president said he would honour his word that he would … [Full Story...] about Duterte threatens to kill Communist leader Sison if peace talks fail
Duterte not sure whether China or USA would help in jihadi terror fight
President Duterte has said he does not know if he would turn to China or the USA for help if there were an outbreak of Islamic State-linked violence in Mindanao. Speaking at the inauguration of a bridge widening project in Davao, the president wondered … [Full Story...] about Duterte not sure whether China or USA would help in jihadi terror fight
