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VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 131 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024
PH initiates talks with China—DFA
PH’s ‘Pet Friendliest Mall’
Bilateral consultation in early July eyed By Rachelle Tonelada and Macon Ramos-Araneta
"The DFA, in consultation with the National Maritime Council, we still believe in the primacy of dialogue, and diplomacy should prevail even in the face of these serious incidents, though I admit it's also a challenge," Manalo said during a Senate inquiry into the June 17 HE Philippines is eyeing talks clash. with China Chinese coast guard personnel to deescalate wielding knives, sticks and an axe foiled a June 17 Philippine Navy tensions following a attempt to resupply the Marines staviolent clash last week tioned on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre that sits atop Ayungin NEWS/ A2 between their sailors Shoal. in the West Philippine It was the latest and most serious incident in a series of escalating confrontations Sea, Foreign Secretary between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months
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Prelate calls for prayers vs. Chinese aggression
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In 2004, Eastwood City was recognized by no less than the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) as the very first pet-friendly mall in the country. A year after, the township pioneered the annual “Eastwood City Pet Blessing,” which gathers hundreds of pets of different kinds and sizes together with their owners to celebrate the genuine companionship that pets offer people. Last year, the township introduced the first-ever ‘Paw of Fame Award’ inspired by the Eastwood City Walk of Fame, where it feted the adorable celebrity Corgi ‘Dalbong’ with the one-of-a-kind recognition.
Congress leaders vow to pass LEDAC bills
China ‘monster ship’ spotted off Ayungin
By Charles Dantes, Maricel Cruz, and Macon Araneta
By Rex Espiritu THE biggest vessel of China Coast Guard (CCG), dubbed "The Monster," was sighted near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said. In a statement, the AFP said the sighting of the 12,000-ton Chinese ship -- also the largest coast guard ship in the world -- was part of the claimant’s “broader pattern of intrusive patrol” aimed at asserting unlawful claims over the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “The Armed Forces of the Philippines closely monitors all activities in the West Philippine Sea as part of our commitment to maritime domain awareness and the protection of our territorial integrity, sovereignty, and sovereign rights." The CCG vessel was sighted on Monday near the Philippine naval post in Ayungin Shoal. “As of 9:00am, the 12,000-ton CCG vessel passed close to the Philippines’ naval post and was heading north,” maritime security expert Ray Powell said. The sighting of The Monster came after the June 17 ramming incident in the area between the Philippine Navy
HOUSE Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Senate President Francis Escudero are confident in fulfilling the administration's legislative agenda during the 5th Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting which took place in Malacañang on Tuesday. The meeting presided over by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Romualdez, and Escudero highlighted the House and Senate’s stance in addressing the nation's needs through timely legislation. "Good experience, the conversation between Congress, House, and Senate was good as well as the executive... I have full hope and belief that we can do this," Escudero said. Romualdez noted the positive impact of the Senate's new leadership. “With the new leadership in the Senate, I am confident that we will be able to finish our legislative agenda,” he said. Next page
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OMBUDSMAN JUNKS GUO PETITION NEWS / A2
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PARTNERS IN LEGISLATION. President Marcos Jr.
joins Senate President Chiz Escudero and Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez for a photo following the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) full meeting at Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang Palace yesterday.
Sara says Rody, Paolo, and Baste to gun for Senate
ELECTORAL TRIO. Vice President Sara Duterte takes a groupie with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, brothers Congressman Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte in Davao City. Facebook page of Sara Duterte
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte will seek all run for Senate seats next year. Vice President Sara Duterte made the confirmation in an interview in Cagayan de Oro City. “All of them are raring to run— PRRD, my brother Paolo, and Sebastian. Three Dutertes will be running next year. That’s confirmed,” the Vice President, in an interview reporters, Next page said.
Kuwait lifts visa ban on PH workers after row KUWAIT said Monday it would lift a visa ban on domestic workers from the Philippines after a year-long suspension sparked by a row over the rights of employers and employees. An interior ministry statement carried by the official KUNA news agency said the oil-rich Gulf state and
Manila had reached an "agreement to resume the recruitment of domestic workers" after a "breakthrough" in talks. "The countries agreed to form a joint committee pertinent to domestic labour affairs," the statement said. Next page
Senators, envoys hail De Lima acquittal By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Rachelle Tonelada SENATORS welcomed the dismissal of the final drug case against former Senator Leila de Lima and raised the possibility of her returning to the Upper
Chamber, Senate President Francis Escudero said in a statement on Tuesday. Escudero voiced strong support for De Lima and hoped the former Justice Secretary would consider running for the Senate in the 2025 midterm elections. Next page