Pinoys Flag TikTok Account Posting Dubious Info on West PH Sea

Filipinos flagged a TikTok account spreading some dubious information about maritime tensions in the West Philippine Sea involving Chinese and Philippine vessels. A Reddit user on Monday raised alarm over the TikTok account @mediaunlock which posts clips of news presenters talking about aggressions in the West Philippine Sea.

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Published on 12/03/2024 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, News and Events, Politics
Tags: China, South China Sea, TikTok

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

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

'Monster' Chinese Ship Joins Swarm

THE world's largest coast guard ship has joined other Chinese vessels that have been swarming near the Ayungin Shoal, which is inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to United States-based national security expert Ray Powell, the CCG (China Coast Guard) 5901, nicknamed "the monster" because of its size, joined another CCG vessel.

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Published on 15/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Politics
Tags: China, Chinese, South China Sea, country, international, sea

European Countries Back Philippines Up on West Philippine Sea Territory

A joint statement by sixteen European countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden was issued on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, to support the Philippines on the West Philippine Sea territory which China has continued claiming over the Whole South China Sea.

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Published on 13/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Politics
Tags: China, South China Sea

Brits Warned Being Banned from Entering 70 Countries with Red Passport

The passport validity rules of many countries set out that a passport must be valid for another six months after your departure date for international travel. It is a rule which applies to a large number of countries across the world. The rule includes the Philippines.

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Published on 12/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Travel

French Rear Admiral: We’ll Support Law of the Seas in the Asia-Pacific

Amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea, the commander of the French Armed Forces in the Asia-Pacific on Wednesday expressed support for the rule of law in the region. Speaking to CNN Philippines’ The Final Word, Rear Admiral Geoffroy d'Andigné said the peace and stability in the region impacts the prosperity of other countries, including France.

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Published on 28/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Legal, Politics
Tags: China, South China Sea

Uniform Policy for Rebooking, Refunding Airline Tickets During Travel Bans

A new bill filed in the House of Representatives proposes uniform rules for refunding and rebooking flight tickets across all airlines during natural disasters or pandemics. Filed by the Makabayan bloc, House Bill 8556 seeks to require all airlines to give passengers the option to avail of a refund, rebook or deposit to a travel fund in case flights booked in advance are canceled due to a travel ban, health emergency or a prolonged natural calamity.

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Published on 23/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Travel
Tags: COVID-19, air travel, airlines, airport, flights, passengers

4 in 5 Solved: Crime Resolution in PHL Remains Efficient–PNP

Philippine National Police (PNP) data on crime management showed that the police solved 81,185 crimes in the first quarter of the year from the crime volume of 92,774, for a crime solution efficiency of 87.51 percent. This amounts to about solving four incidents for every five crimes committed from January to March this year.

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Published on 23/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Politics
Tags: Police, crime, crime statistics, illegal

How to Apply for an NBI Clearance

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance is an essential document required for various purposes such as employment, travel, and other legal transactions. It serves as proof that an individual has undergone a background check and has no criminal records or pending criminal cases. How do we apply for a NBI clearance?

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Published on 21/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Legal, Travel
Tags: NBI, airport

Guerrilla Malware Threatens 8.9 Million Android Devices Globally

In a recent report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, a significant cybercrime organisation known as the Lemon Group has been accused of infecting a staggering number of Android devices with malware named ‘Guerrilla.’ The report suggests that nearly 8.9 million devices, including smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes, have fallen victim to the malicious activities orchestrated by this group on a global scale.

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Published on 21/05/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Legal, Technology

Sweden Calls for Restart of EU-Philippines Free Trade Talks at the Right Time

Sweden’s foreign trade ministry urged restarting negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union. This is what Sweden’s foreign trade minister, Johan Forssell, told journalists in a briefing on Friday. For context, negotiations began in 2015. The second round of talks were held in November 2017 but were put on-hold in November 2020.

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Published on 20/05/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Legal, Politics
Tags: Free Trade Agreement

Taiwan to Extend PH Visa Plan

The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said on Saturday that it is confident the Philippines will retain its visa-free entry privileges in Taiwan, despite a Taiwanese official recently stating it could be renewed annually. The waiver could continue being extended yearly, citing the importance of "people-to-people connectivity".

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Published on 14/05/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Culture, Legal, Travel
Tags: Taiwan, visa

Investing in the Philippines: Improve the Efficiency of Government Agencies

During investment missions to and from the Philippines, government officials and local businessmen have encouraged investments in the Philippines and offered support for foreign investors interested to invest here. My question today is: Are government agencies in the Philippines really supportive of investments? How do they compare with similar agencies in neighboring countries with regards to ease of investment procedures, clarity of regulations and timeliness?

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Published on 13/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Legal, Politics
Tags: business, capital, government