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China's Military Rescue 17 Filipino Sailors from South China Sea Shipwreck

Chinese military forces retrieved 17 Filipino crew members from a shipwreck in the South China Sea as of 12:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. Fourteen of those rescued are in stable condition and one is in emergency care, while two had died, the command added.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : News and Events, Politics
Tags: China, coastal, shipwreck

Free Weddings in Metro Manila: Which Cities Offer Them

Weddings may be expensive. From venue rentals and catering to gowns and photographers, costs can easily run into tens or even hundreds of thousands of pesos. But for couples with limited budgets, some local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila offer free civil weddings.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Communities, Culture
Tags: celebration, marriage

Dive into the Spectacular 2025 Ocean Art Photo Competition Winners

This year’s competition featured 14 categories, all of which can be seen on the competition’s website, and even includes two categories that have no restrictions on editing to allow photographers to really embrace the idea of art, which The Underwater Photography Guide says was meant to encourage “limitless creativity.” As a result, the contest saw thousands of entries submitted from more than 90 countries.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Arts, Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: competition, fish, photography, sea, wildlife

The 4 Most Common Types of Coffee Beans and How They Differ

Coffee packs an astounding degree of diversity. The plant grows in over 70 countries, with thousands of varieties categorized into well over a hundred species — new types continue to be discovered to this day. Yet while information like the roast, origin, and flavor notes is what typically ends up on a coffee label, not much attention is drawn to the bean species (except, of course, for arabica beans).

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Published at 2026-01-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Food and Dining, Health
Tags: Coffee, farming

Allowing Coral Reef Fish Stocks Recover Could Feed Millions

Scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama and collaborators from several other institutions have found that allowing coral reef fish populations to recover could dramatically increase the number of fish servings produced sustainably per year, feeding millions of people.

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Published at 2026-01-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: Food, coral, coral reefs, fish, fishing, seafood

Pnp Records 12.40% Crime Rate Decline in 2025

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a 12.40 percent decline in crime incidents from January to December 2025. In a statement on January 3, 2025, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said 35,717 crime incidents were recorded in the entire 2025, fewer than the 40,771 incidents recorded in 2024.

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Published at 2026-01-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Politics, Society
Tags: Police, crime, crime statistics

Ph Struggles to Draw Tourists, Lags Regional Peers

There are many reasons to visit the Philippines. The pristine lagoons of Palawan, the white beaches of Boracay and the dive sites scattered across the archipelago continue to appeal to tourists. International arrivals and tourism receipts have lagged behind those of regional peers, pointing to structural constraints that long predate the pandemic.

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Published at 2026-01-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Environment, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Tourism, airport, infrastructure

World Due for Another ‘big One’, Earthquake Experts Warn

Sensors positioned around the globe detected it within minutes. Alarm bells have been ringing ever since. Is it a sign of things to come? Japan is urgently upgrading its earthquake defences. An unprecedented swarm has rattled the Tokara Archipelago just south of the Home Islands. It’s endured an unprecedented 1700 tremors in just six months. Authorities warn it may indicate an impending “megaquake”.

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Published at 2026-01-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Environment, Technology
Tags: Earthquake

Zambales Fishers Wary of Chinese ‘humanitarian’ Help

Fishermen in this province who continue to operate near Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) remain wary of China Coast Guard (CCG) claims of providing assistance at sea, citing years of harassment.

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Published at 2025-12-30 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Environment, Legal, News and Events
Tags: China, South China Sea, fishermen, fishing

Flood Control Corruption: How Much Money Has Been Recovered

Some former DPWH engineers and a contractor involved in the flood control scandal have returned bundles of cash and luxury vehicles. But how does this amount compare to what was stolen?

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Published at 2025-12-30 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Legal, News and Events, Politics
Tags: Pork, corruption

In Memoriam: Filipino Celebrities Who Died in 2025

They were the icons and legends of Philippine showbiz. Some were trailblazers in their fields, while a few were promising yet gone too soon.

Filipinos mourned the deaths of several local celebrities, who have touched the hearts of their legions of fans and supporters.

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Published at 2025-12-30 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Arts, Culture, People
Tags: Pinoy, filmmaking, music

Why Risk Injury and Death to Ring in the New Year with Dangerous Fireworks

Despite these risks, fireworks remain deeply woven into the country’s new year traditions, driven by a belief that loud noise scares away bad luck and evil spirits. And every December 31, millions of Filipinos pour into the streets or stay in their backyards and set off a vast assortment of fireworks – many of them illegal and most of them dangerous.

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Published at 2025-12-30 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Health, Recreation
Tags: Fireworks, New Year

The Philippines: Digital Transparency and Storytelling to Build Trust

The Philippines is moving forward with a strong commitment to strengthening transparency and citizen engagement by empowering both government communicators and young people with the digital skills necessary to navigate today’s fast-changing information landscape. Recent initiatives reflect a shared vision of ensuring that communication in the country is not only more accessible and efficient but also grounded in truth, accountability and responsibility.

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Published at 2025-09-21 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Business, Society, Technology
Tags: companies, inventors, technology

This Startup is Turning Air into Water

Every day, the atmosphere carries vast amounts of moisture, even in dry-looking environments. Akvo’s Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) are designed to tap into this humidity and turn it into potable water. Founded by Navkaran Singh Bagga, Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems is a Kolkata-based startup creating clean drinking water from air. With over 100 million litres generated across 15 countries, it offers a sustainable alternative to groundwater, pipelines, and plastic bottles.

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Published at 2025-09-21 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Business, Environment, Technology
Tags: Water, freshwater, inventors

When Educators Stay Silent, Corruption Wins

Each time floodwaters rise in our cities, so does public outrage. Every deluge brings renewed scrutiny of the Department of Public Works and Highways and its flood control projects, many of them overpriced, substandard, or unfinished, according to the Commission on Audit.

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Published at 2025-09-21 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Education, Politics
Tags: CHED, School, University, research