Chinese Navy watches PH-US joint drills in WPS hola play

Chinese Navy warships, including a high-tech surveillance vessel, kept watch at a distance while Philippine and US forces held their two-day joint drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Monday.

Manila and Washington carried out joint maritime exercises for the first time this year on Friday and Saturday off Palawan province. This saw the participation of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).

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A traditional jeepney fare hike petition seeking a minimum charge of P15 from the current P13 is being reviewed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

According to the government regulator, there is a need to strike a balance between addressing the concerns of jeepney drivers and operators and protecting the welfare of commuters who will also be affected by the proposed fare increase.

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The National Union of Healthcare Workers, which represents the employees, is negotiating a new contract with the Oakland-based health giant. It said the strikers demand Kaiser hire more people to ease the burden put on the current staff.

Preliminary data from the BSP showed that net income rose to P95.2 billion as of end-Julyhola play, up by 414 percent from the P18.5 billion in the same period last year.

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