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Tolentino warns vs revisionist claims on Batanes by Chinese academics

MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, a staunch defender of the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), on Friday warned against “revisionist interpretations” as he rejected Chinese academics’ claim over Batanes. Tolentino’s statement came after Chinese academics claimed that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan. A report published by Jinan University

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NSC raises alarm over China’s claims on Batanes

MANILA, Philippines — The National Security Council raised alarm on the claim of Chinese scholars in Batanes, firmly saying that such statements should not be ignored. In a statement issued on Friday, July 10, National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. said that the statement of Chinese scholars, insisting that the northernmost province of the country

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College behind bars: Mandaue launches education program for PDLs

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Mandaue City will soon have the opportunity to earn a college degree through the “College and Skills Behind Bars” program. The program, spearheaded by the Mandaue City Government through Mandaue City College (MCC) and in partnership with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP),

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4 nabbed, ₱408K shabu seized in Cebu City, Dalaguete buy-busts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four individuals are set to face drug-related charges after being arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Cebu City and Dalaguete, Cebu, on Thursday, July 9. The operations also led to the dismantling of a suspected drug den and the seizure of around 60 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated ₱408,000.

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New house rules not meant to muzzle Tomas, councilors say

The Cebu City Council majority on Friday assured that Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña can still voice his views during council deliberations despite newly adopted House Rules that formally limit his legislative powers, saying the changes merely align the council's procedures with the law, rather than attempt to silence him.

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