Windows26: China Coast Guard seizes PH supplies for Ayungin

June 3, 2024

Hi, reader! This Monday, we cover the China Coast Guard seizing PH supplies for Ayungin, potential rotational outages in Metro Manila, and coral bleaching at Tubbataha due to extreme heat.

China Coast Guard seizes PH supplies for Ayungin

The China Coast Guard (CCG) has been accused of seizing and dumping overboard food and other supplies meant for Filipino troops stationed at a remote outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, and allegedly obstructing a medical evacuation of ailing soldiers.

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Meralco: 'Rotational' outages still possible

Metro Manila and nearby provinces may still be hit by power interruptions this week as available power supply in the Luzon grid is expected to be just enough to meet projected peak customer demand and the requirements of the power grid.

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Alice Guo's DNA test no longer feasible

The DNA test that could have established the nationality of Alice Guo is no longer feasible, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, because Lin Wen Yi, the Chinese national believed to be the mother of the controversial Bamban, Tarlac mayor, has already left the country.

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DoTr: More than enough PUVs in service

There is no transport crisis as there are "more than enough" public utility vehicles (PUVs) plying the country's roads, a month after the franchise consolidation deadline lapsed.

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Coral bleaching hits Tubbataha due to extreme heat

The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) is suffering from coral bleaching due to prolonged heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon, a report from the Tubbataha Management Office said.

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EDITORIAL: Babies are not for sale

At least 500 Facebook accounts closely linked to the black market sale of babies had finally been taken down. The DOJ is not celebrating this feat, however, as it knows only too well that there are many more out there that are actively facilitating the outright sale of babies for some P50,000 each.

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