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World War II · Philippines

US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks

46% Center coverage: 13 sources

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank Monday hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled, U.S. and Philippine military officials said. The BRP Miguel Malvar, which was decommissioned by the Philippine navy in 2021, took on water while being towed in rough waters facing the disputed South China Se…See the Story

US Foreign Policy · United States

US State Dept OKs possible sale of F-16 training, sustainment for Ukraine

40% Center coverage: 20 sources

Asia · Philippines

2 Army combatants missing after boat mishap found dead

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Two soldiers who went missing after their scout boat capsized on Friday, May 2, in a deep section of the Butalo River in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur, were found dead around 20 hours later.See the Story

Metro Manila · Metro Manila

'Wanted' poster? Sotto jokes as he spots improvised campaign material

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Poster of a “wanted” individual? This was what Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto quipped when he spotted an improvised tarpaulin made by his supporter which featured him in a conference room. The city chief reposted a picture of a “non-official” tarpaulin covered in plastic and attached in front of a supporter’s gate. “Rare sighting of […] The post ‘Wanted’ poster? Sotto jokes as he spots improvised campaign material appeared first on Interaksyon.See the Story

Aircraft · Manila

Philippine coast guard says China ship conducting illegal survey within exclusive economic zone

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

MANILA: The Philippines has deployed a coast guard vessel and an aircraft to challenge and escort a Chinese research ship it said was conducting illegal marine scientific research activities within the country's exclusive economic zone. The Chinese Research Vessel (CRV) Tan Suo 3 was detected entering theSee the Story

Philippines · Philippines

The danger of misinformed faith in ‘The Two Popes’

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

If you enjoyed the 2019 film “The Two Popes” and urged others to watch it, you unwittingly supported a dangerous fictional misrepresentation of Church matters. When film often shapes public perception more powerfully than any textbook or catechism, it becomes necessary to reflect critically on how cinematic portrayals of religious institutions can dangerously mislead even […] The post Opinion: The danger of misinformed faith in ‘The Two Popes’ a…See the Story

Davao City · Davao City

Sara Duterte claims Marcos admin behind criminal case vs brother Paolo

Coverage: 2 sources

Vice President Sara Duterte has branded the criminal charges against her brother, Rep. Paolo Duterte (Davao City, 1st District), as merely another political attack against her family — although she admitted she has not spoken to him about the actual allegations.See the Story

Google · Philippines

Timeline: Google's journey from dorm to internet dominance

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A U.S. judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized digital advertising markets, paving the way for a break up of the internet empire that was started out of a Stanford University dormitory nearly 27 years ago. Google’s platform for advertisers, closely tied to the online search unit, is a core driver of its $300 billion-a-year […] The post Timeline: Google’s journey from dorm to internet dominance appeared first on Interaksyon.See the Story