Everything You Need to Know about the South China Sea Dispute

Since 2012, China and the Philippines have been embroiled in a tussle over the Scarborough Shoal — both lay claim to it but sovereignty has never been established and it remains effectively under Beijing’s control. The fresh controversy has once again brought the South China Sea dispute to the forefront.

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Published on 27/09/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Legal, Politics
Tags: China, South China Sea

China Brings out the Big Guns in the South China Sea

China’s naval pressure campaign against rival nations in the South China Sea has reached unprecedented heights since yearly short-term moratoriums on fishing were lifted, with Chinese ships shadowing Western warships in the region and seeking to interrupt maritime resupply on a submerged, Philippine-claimed island.

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Published on 16/09/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Politics
Tags: China, South China Sea

Stronger International Effort Needed to Save Philippine Eagle – PEF

BUTUAN CITY—The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) has pushed for increased international cooperation in captive breeding of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) to strengthen the conservation effort for the world’s rarest raptor.

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Published on 16/09/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Eagle

How Could It Happen? Fake IDs with Animal Faces Pass SIM Registration

Could a “monkey” register a subscriber identity module (SIM) card? The answer is yes — at least based on the actual test done by a team from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

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Published on 05/09/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Technology
Tags: registration, sim card

4,200 Turtle Eggs from Philippines Seized in Sandakan

KOTA KINABALU (Aug 22): Marine police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,200 turtle eggs into the state in Sandakan waters. Marine Operation Force Regional 4 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Ariffin said the seizure was made by Sandakan marine police around 7pm on Monday.

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Published on 22/08/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora
Tags: Egg, sea, turtle

Why It’s More Fun in the Philippines Startup Scene

Googling “the Philippines startup scene” in 2023 turns up very different results. Some platforms proclaim that the country’s “Golden Era of Startups” has arrived. Tech in Asia is particularly excited about the market, and we have a three-part documentary about its startup scene. The country is also next on the roster of destinations for our monthly Founders’ Meetup.

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Published on 22/08/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Culture, Technology
Tags: inventors, startup, technology

Is P20/kilo Rice Possible Within 2 Years?

With rice prices increasing in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s election promise of lowering the price of rice to P20 per kilo is seeming more like wishful thinking.

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Published on 22/08/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Culture, Environment, Food and Dining
Tags: Rice, economy, production

An Overview of Press Release: Considerations and Goals

Many times the best way to highlight or create a buzz around products, partnerships or any noteworthy development is to send out a press release, a document that consists of all the facts. This in turn is sent to various media outlets and more often than not nudges the journalists to take note and cover a larger story that helps build trust for the brand and audience.

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Published on 04/08/2023 by Inkrepublique
Categories: Education

Different Types of Press Releases

Read about different types of press releases and their purposes such as business specific press releases and some other types of press releases

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Published on 04/08/2023 by Inkrepublique
Categories: Business

Why It is Important to Structure the PR in A Certain Format?

Read about why it is important to structure the press release in a certain format to garner maximum visibility Sharing below

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Published on 04/08/2023 by Inkrepublique
Categories: News and Events

China Inches Closer to US Embassy with Land Grab by Blacklisted CCP-Contractor"

The United States is sounding alarms over land reclamation projects in the Philippines that are backed by a blacklisted Chinese contractor and in close proximity to the country’s U.S. Embassy.

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Published on 03/08/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Politics

Challenges and Opportunities for Precast Concrete in the Philippines

Precast concrete technology has emerged as a promising solution for infrastructure development in the Philippines due to its numerous advantages, such as speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness. However, like any construction method, it also faces challenges in its widespread adoption. This article delves into the key challenges and opportunities precast concrete presents in the Philippines' infrastructure sector.

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Published on 02/08/2023 by Alejandro
Categories: Technology
Tags: precast

Women's World Cup: Euphoria in Philippines After Historic Campaign

The Philippines has bowed out of the Women's World Cup after a euphoric campaign that united a country where football is not the national sport. It was a "magical" debut that saw the country's first World Cup goal and gave birth to new sport idols, the Philippine Football Federation said.

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Published on 29/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Entertainment, Recreation, Sport
Tags: Filipino, country, football

Aspartame: Carcinogenic or Safe?

Aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products, has been classified by the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO) as “possibly carcinogenic”—what does this mean?

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Published on 17/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Food and Dining, Health
Tags: aspartame, cancer

Philippines' Marcos Signs $9 Bn Wealth Fund into Law

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating a $9 billion sovereign wealth fund aimed at boosting economic growth and infrastructure spending, but critics warned it will be prone to misuse.

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Published on 18/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Politics
Tags: Marcos, economy, government