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Duterte is joining at least 40 heads of government, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as leaders of international organizations for the Second Belt and Road Forum in this Chinese capital. Duterte was among 14 leaders that Xi met for bilateral talks yesterday.

China-Philippines ties getting better and better – Xi

For Chinese President Xi Jinping, relations between the Philippines and China are getting stronger and better. Read more

A dry spell is described by PAGASA as three consecutive months of below normal (21 to 60 percent reduction from average) rainfall condition or two consecutive months of way below normal (more than 60 percent reduction from average) rainfall condition.

Drought to hit MM, 16 provinces in May — Pagasa

More provinces as well as Metro Manila are expected to experience drought next month due to a weak but prolonged El Niño, the Philippine... Read more

In Beijing, the Philippinesâ�� ambassador to China said Manila wants to see Beijing act on its fishermenâ��s harvesting of giant clams in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which Beijing has declared illegal since January 2007.

Duterte urged to seek end to Chinese clam harvesting

While in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties, President Duterte can press for an end to the harvesting of giant clams and other activities by... Read more

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Bureau of Fire Protection members examine the wreckage of a private helicopter that crashed into a fishpond in Barangay Anilao, Malolos, Bulacan yesterday. Among those killed was prominent Pampanga businessman Levy Laus (inset).

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Pampanga businessman, 2 others killed in helicopter crash

Chu and local officials who issued the building permits could face criminal charges for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide and physical injuries if there is substantial evidence to prove that the supermarket was constructed using substandard materials.

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PNP eyes raps vs Porac execs, supermarket owner

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20 hours ago - President Duterte arrived yesterday evening in China for his second Belt and Road Forum, which runs from April 25 to 27. Photos released by Malacaña...

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Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts before Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Far Eastern Federal University campus on Russky island in the far-eastern Russian port of Vladivostok on April 25, 2019.

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This picture taken on March 8, 2019 shows plastic waste at an abandoned factory in Jenjarom, a district of Kuala Langat, outside Kuala Lumpur. From grubby packaging engulfing small Southeast Asian communities to waste piling up in plants from the US to Australia, China's ban on accepting the world's used plastic has plunged global recycling into turmoil.

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Duterte, who arrived here last night to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum, is meeting separately with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang this afternoon at the Diaoyutai State Guest House.

Duterte, Xi expected to discuss maritime issues today

President Duterte is expected to discuss bilateral issues, possibly including the South China Sea, with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet this morning at the Great Hall of the People.

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Hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels, which seem to be part of China's maritime militia, have been swarming the vicinity of Pag-asa Island and nearby islands in the West Philippine Sea. The military earlier said the foreign vessels might be monitoring rehabilitation efforts on Pag-asa Island.

Philippines mulls declaring Pag-asa Island, Eastern Kalayaan marine protected areas

Declaring the concerned areas as marine protected would promote marine biodiversity protection.

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CHINA HERMOGENES ESPERON JR. KALAYAAN ISLAND GROUP

This satellite image dated Sept. 27, 2016 from think tank Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative shows wide semi-circular scars left by Chinese fishing boats' clam-digging operations around Scarborough Shoal.

No settlement ending up with China allowing Philippines to protect clams, Locsin says

Over two years since the Hague ruling, Chinese ships continue its harvesting activities on the shoal, destroying its marine environment.

3 days ago

CHINA GIANT CLAMS PHILIPPINES-CHINA TIES

Commentary: Time for a new Philippine strategy toward China

Not even a powerful president like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo. So, what’s the plan?

3 days ago

PHILIPPINES-CHINA TIES RODRIGO DUTERTE SOUTH CHINA SEA

Scientists from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute will be using research vessel Kasarinlan in their two-week research expedition in the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea.

Filipino scientists kick off research expedition to Kalayaan islands

An all-Filipino scientific expedition to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea was launched Monday.

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EZ2 - 6 1

3 digits (Evening draw) - 8 9 0

6 digits - 9 0 1 0 5 4

6/42 Lotto - 24 38 36 27 9 5

P60,476,883.80

6/49 SuperLotto - 6 17 24 21 46 45

P109,717,079.60

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