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At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fire

At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.

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Philippines passenger ferry fire kills five, leaves several missing; watch video

A passenger ferry fire off the Philippines has left dozens missing and five people dead. Forty-two individuals were rescued from the MV June Aster after the blaze erupted. The ferry was traveling from Manila to Palawan when the incident occurred. Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining missing…

The Economic Times

Five killed and 80 missing after fire engulfs Philippines ferry

Search ongoing for at least 80 missing people in waters off Palawan Island

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‘Flames engulfed vessel’: 5 killed, 87 missing in Philippines ferry fire - What we know

Five people were killed and 87 remained missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves dozens missing

At least five people died and dozens were unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 43 passengers and crew rescued so far. Coast guard teams continued search and rescue operations as officials worked to establish what happened.

France 24

Watch: Ferry erupts in flames off Philippines’ Palawan; 5 killed

Tragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno. The ill-fated ferry had embarked on its journey from Manila, carrying numerous…

The Times of India

Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm

A top Philippine security official has condemned China’s latest launching of a rocket into space that caused suspected debris to crash down near a western Philippine province, where authorities said it sparked alarm and exposed people, ships and aircraft to danger

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Philippines Biodiversity Hotspot Pushes Back On Mining

A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame.

International Business Times

As Brits Turn Their Backs on Spain, the Philippines Emerges as a Go-to Holiday Hotspot

British tourists are swapping Majorca for the Philippines as rising costs and overtourism push them toward affordable, unspoiled tropical escapes.

International Business Times UK

Philippines' Palawan Approves 50-year Ban On New Mining Permits

The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favour of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its supporters said cannot be overridden by Manila.

International Business Times

‘As long as we’re here, it’s ours’: the island fishing community on the frontline of South China Sea tensions

Intensifying struggles with China are playing out on the doorstep of the almost 400 Philippine civilians on remote Thitu Island

The Guardian - UK

South China Sea: a visual guide to the key shoals, reefs and islands

Territorial confrontations are rising between China and a host of other nations in waters that are key to global trade. Here is a map and guide to the region, showing why its fate matters

The Guardian - AU

A 13-year Fight For Justice In Philippine Activist's Murder

When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind.

International Business Times

The CFMoto Ibex 450 Seems Like an Excellent Entry-Level ADV In Our First Ride

The CFMoto Ibex 450 has been unveiled to the world in the picturesque beaches of Palawan in the Philippines. Does it live up to the hype? Read on to find out.

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France 24

Philippines: Locals and activists campaign against booming nickel industry

The nickel ore extraction industry is booming in the Philippines, be it on the islands of Sibuyan, Palawan or Luzon. Nickel is mainly known for its use in stainless steel, but is also used for the production of lithium batteries for solar panels and electric vehicles. The metal is therefore…

Bangkok Post

Philippines top court orders re-arrest of suspect in activist killing

The Philippines' top court has ordered the re-arrest of a former politician accused of killing a prominent environmentalist more than a decade ago, court documents published Sunday showed.

Reuters

Philippines' military chief visits remote islands near disputed Spratlys

When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island in Palawan province near the disputed Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, he reminded them their mission was to "ensure there is peace".

Dynamite News

4 missing in Philippine yacht sinking

Four people are missing after a dive yacht with 32 people sank in the waters off Tubattaha in Palawan province on Sunday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Al Jazeera

US gets new Philippine bases with South China Sea, Taiwan in mind

President Marcos Jr says US military base locations include northern Philippine province which faces South China Sea.

Daily Mirror

World's most beautiful beaches revealed including the US, Thailand and Australia

The golden sands of Byron Bay in Australia, Venice Beach in California, and El Nido in Palawan, Philippines are among a list of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Al Jazeera

VP Harris urges defence of sovereignty in South China Sea

Harris calls on countries to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in disputed South China Sea.

Reuters

Harris says U.S. stands with Philippines against coercion in South China Sea

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday that her trip to the Philippine island of Palawan in the contested South China Sea underscored a need to uphold international rules and norms in the area and around the world.Harris also said the United States stood by the Philippines in the face…

Bangkok Post

US VP Harris visits Philippine island in contested S. China Sea

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines: US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visits the Philippine island of Palawan in the South China Sea, part of a three-day trip to an Asian ally that is central to America's bid to counter China's increasingly assertive stance in the region.

Reuters

U.S. stands with Philippines against coercion in South China Sea - Harris

Washington will stand by the Philippines in the face of intimidation and coercion in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday while visiting the Palawan island in the disputed waters.

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Harris is traveling near the South China Sea. Here's why that matters

While visiting the Philippines, Harris is making a stop at Palawan, an island bordering the South China Sea, where there have been ongoing territorial disputes between China and its neighbors.

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