Philippines

Second Thomas Shoal

Created: July 6, 2023

Second Thomas Shoal, located in the north-eastern part of the Spratly Islands, has emerged as a contentious area in the South China Sea. The recent incident near Second Thomas Shoal escalated tensions between China and the Philippines. The Philippine Coast ..

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Philippines: Tropical Storm Ma-On

Created: August 27, 2022

Recently, a tropical storm hit the northern Philippines, injuring at least three people and displacing thousands. Authorities then closed schools and government offices in several provinces, including the capital, where flooding and landslides were likely. Tropical Storm ‘Ma-on’ weakened slightly ..

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UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021

Created: October 1, 2021

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its “UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021, recently. Key Findings of report In its report, UNCTAD noted the Philippines as one among six countries that allows free flow of data across borders. ..

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Philippines approves genetically modified ‘Golden Rice’

Created: July 24, 2021

“Golden Rice” which is genetically modified has been given approval for commercial production by Philippines. Health experts believe that this decision will save lives and combat childhood blindness in the developing regions of the world.   Highlights The government issued ..

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Philippines: Taal Volcano could erupt anytime

Created: July 6, 2021

According to government scientists of Philippines, second-most active volcano of Philippines, Taal Volcano, can erupt anytime soon amid “anomalously high” volcanic gas emissions in Philippines. Key Points About 3,000 residents have left their homes from high-risk villages around Taal Volcano ..

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African Swine Fever in the North East

Created: May 14, 2021

The African Swine Fever has stuck Meghalaya. Earlier, it had struck Mizoram. Current Scenario The African Swine Fever has killed 1,700 pigs in Mizoram in a month. It has now spread to Meghalaya and has killed three hundred pigs here ..

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