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PH rejects '2023 version' of China map: 'No basis'

The Philippines on Thursday refused to recognize China's latest map showing a new 10-dash line that still encompassed parts of the country's 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and it pressed Beijing to abide by an international arbitral ruling on its maritime claims.

By Jacob Lazaro

US approves direct military aid to Taiwan

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration has for the first time approved direct US military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments, as worries grow over China.

By AFP

ANOTHER VIDEO CATCHES ARMED MOTORISTS—COP AND 'SOLDIER'—IN SCUFFLE

TRAPPED Firemen bringing out bodybags with remains of persons who died in a fire at a building in Pleasantville, Brgy. Tandang Sora, Quezon City. —LYN RILLON

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DOJ defers new travel rules after much flak

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking (Iacat), announced on Thursday that it was suspending the implementation of the revised departure guidelines for Filipino travelers amid concerns raised by senators and "to address the importance of transparency and public consultation."

By Melvin Gascon, Tina G. Santos

OPINION

Shortchanged on Pharmally charges

Despite this welcome development and the severity of sanctions imposed, including forfeiture of retirement benefits and hefty fines, why do we somehow feel shortchanged and dissatisfied with the Ombudsman ruling?

By Editorial

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