In Philippines, joint military drills leave locals torn on US presence
To protect its interests in the South China Sea, the Philippines must delicately balance its relationship with China and the United States.
Source: csmonitor.com
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The tiny Philippine island on the frontline of the US-China battle for supremacy
Years ago, Fuga Island was set to host a Chinese ‘smart city’. Now it may become home to American troops as the US seeks to protect Taiwan and the region
Source: theguardian.com
Dredging at Cagayan River depleting fish? | Jasper Y. Arcalas
CAGAYAN fisherfolk on Wednesday said the ongoing river dredging allegedly for black sand mining in the Cagayan river has caused a sharp decline in their fish catch resulting in a deep cut in their weekly income. In a statement on Wednesday, fishermen in Aparri, Cagayan opposed the Cagayan River Restoration…
Source: businessmirror.com.ph
1,700 fisherfolk march on Earth Day to stop dredging for black sand mining in Aparri
1,700 fisherfolk march on Earth Day to stop dredging for black sand mining in Aparri
Source: sunstar.com.ph
Fisherfolk, residents to hold protest march against black sand mining in Aparri
Some 1000 fisher folk from 12 barangays in Aparri, Cagayan will march from the Catholic Church arch to Aparri municipal arch on Friday, April 22, to protest the black sand operations in the town which they say is happening in the guise of river dredging. Residents here reported the return of mining
Source: mb.com.ph