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world17 days ago•3 min saved

Philippines Times Strategic Energy Move as Oil Shock Lingers

Philippines President Marcos Jr. declares a one-year national energy emergency to safeguard fuel supply amid the US-Israel war on Iran, enabling government actions to secure fuel, form a distribution committee, and crack down on hoarding while seeking a 1-million-barrel buffer stock and possible imports despite sanctions. The move comes as transport unions plan a two-day strike over higher fuel costs and critics urge broader fixes like tax suspensions and price controls, with the government also rolling out subsidies and free bus rides to ease the impact.

via Al Jazeera|

#energy-emergency #iran-war #marcos-jr

world17 days ago•3 min saved

Philippines mobilizes energy emergency as Middle East conflict tests fuel security

President Marcos declares a one-year national energy emergency to shield the Philippines’ power supply amid the Middle East war, giving the energy department new power to curb hoarding and secure fuel. Manila is seeking oil waivers from the US to tap sanctioned sources (potentially including Iran), planning a temporary boost in coal-fired generation and increased Indonesian coal imports as LNG costs rise. The government also rolls out subsidies for transport workers, offers some free public transport, and prepares for possible evacuations of Filipinos in the Middle East, while pursuing a new natural gas find near Malampaya to extend its power supply.

via The Guardian|

#coal-power #energy-emergency #fuel-supply

world17 days ago•4 min saved

Philippines declares national energy emergency amid Iran-driven oil shock

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency to safeguard fuel supplies after the Iran conflict disrupts global markets, authorizing the government to secure fuel, oversee distribution of essentials, and directly purchase petroleum; with 98% of oil imports from the Gulf, diesel and petrol prices have more than doubled, about 45 days of fuel left, and a shift toward coal power as LNG costs rise.

via BBC|

#energy-emergency #energy-security #iran-conflict

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Low-wage chats behind the OnlyFans boom

BBC profiles a Philippines-based 'chatter' who pretends to be an OnlyFans model in online chats, earning under $2 per hour despite targets to drive sales. The job is emotionally taxing, morally troubling, and largely unregulated, prompting union concerns about worker protections. Some agencies offer up to about $4/hour, but legal risks loom under local anti-pornography laws, while OnlyFans says its relationship is with the creator, not the chat workers.

via BBC|

#chatters #digital-labor #labor-rights

sports1 month ago•16 min saved

Iran women’s team bows out of Asian Cup, heads home

Iran’s women’s national soccer team has been eliminated from the Women’s Asian Cup after their match with the Philippines in Robina, Australia, leaving them to plan a return trip home to Iran.

via AP News|

#asian-cup #australia #iran

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Highway-landing mishap injures five as U.S. Wolfhound crashes in the Philippines

The U.S. Air Force C-146A Wolfhound crashed into a concrete barrier during a joint roadway landing exercise in Pangasinan, Philippines, injuring five crew members; one was discharged and another remained hospitalized in stable condition. No civilians were harmed, and the incident is under investigation.

via Stars and Stripes|

#c-146-wolfhound #highway-landing #injuries

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Five Hurt When U.S. Plane Hits Barrier During Philippines Training

A U.S. Air Force transport plane struck a concrete road barrier during an alternate landing-zone drill in Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard. The aircraft managed to land during the supervised activity but swerved on takeoff; the incident is under investigation. The training, coordinated with Philippine authorities, was intended to prepare for contingencies when runways are unavailable.

via AP News|

#aircraft-incident #contingency-training #laoac

world1 month ago•7 min saved

ICC weighs Duterte trial over drug-war killings

The International Criminal Court is conducting a four‑day hearing in The Hague to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial on crimes against humanity linked to his anti‑drug crackdown, with prosecutors alleging involvement in at least 76 killings; Duterte has rejected ICC jurisdiction and will not be present, and the court will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to a full trial, a ruling that tests the ICC’s reach and Duterte’s controversial legacy.

via BBC|

#crimes-against-humanity #duterte #icc

world1 month ago•3 min saved

US widens missile posture in the Philippines to deter China in disputed seas

The United States plans to broaden its missile posture in the Philippines by deploying more advanced launchers and unmanned systems as part of expanded security cooperation, while Manila and Washington outline specific defense plans including joint exercises and modernization efforts. China opposes the deployments as containment, but Philippine officials say the move is deterrence and a means to preserve freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea.

via AP News|

#deterrence #missile-systems #philippines

world2 months ago•31 min saved

Beijing expands patrols in disputed South China Sea, asserting sovereignty

China’s Southern Theater Command said naval and air patrols in the South China Sea from Monday to Friday were aimed at safeguarding sovereignty and maritime rights, accusing the Philippines of inviting outside partners and conducting a “bilateral air patrol” that undermines regional peace; Manila did not immediately comment.

via Reuters|

#china #defense #diplomacy

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Waymo’s Overseas Helpers Prompt Safety Debate Over Robotaxis

Waymo told lawmakers that some operators who guide its autonomous taxis are based overseas—including the Philippines—and provide input rather than actively driving, a setup that has sparked safety and cybersecurity concerns amid a federal probe and a recent robotaxi incident. The hearing underscored that even so-called self-driving taxis still rely on human input and are not fully autonomous, a point echoed by Tesla discussions about remote support and ongoing safety measures.

via Futurism|

#autonomous-vehicles #philippines #remote-operators

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

overseas remote operators steer Waymo robotaxis amid Senate safety scrutiny

Waymo’s chief safety officer testified that overseas remote operators in the Philippines provide guidance to its robotaxis in challenging situations, but the vehicles retain full control. Lawmakers pressed on cybersecurity, data freshness, and operator qualifications as part of a Senate hearing on federal autonomous-vehicle safety rules, with context from related incidents and industry debates.

via eletric-vehicles.com|

#philippines #remote-operators #robotaxis

world2 months ago•4 min saved

New Impeachment Bids Accuse Philippine VP Duterte of Corruption

Activists filed two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte in the Philippine House, alleging large-scale corruption tied to the use of confidential funds and unexplained wealth; the move follows an earlier attempt blocked by the Supreme Court on a technicality, with Duterte amid ongoing graft probes and broader political tensions connected to President Marcos and the Duterte family's long-running influence.

via AP News|

#corruption #house-of-representatives #impeachment

world-news2 months ago•58 min saved

Philippines grounds ferry operator's fleet after deadly sinking leaves 18 dead

The Philippines has grounded a passenger-ship operator's fleet after a deadly ferry sinking left at least 18 people dead, with authorities launching safety reviews and investigations into the incident.

via AP News|

#asia-pacific #ferry-sinking #maritime-disaster

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Philippines pushes back as South China Sea tensions with China intensify

Manila publicly rebuked Beijing and summoned the Chinese ambassador after a spike in confrontations over the South China Sea, urging diplomacy to avoid derailing talks while defending Philippine sovereignty even as China maintains broad claims and rejects a 2016 arbitration ruling.

via AP News|

#arbitration #china #diplomacy