INQToday: China opposes ‘stoking bloc confrontation’ in West Philippine Sea

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

China opposes ‘stoking bloc confrontation’ in West Philippine Sea

China expressed its opposition to “stoking bloc confrontation” in the West Philippine Sea, reacting to the upcoming trilateral summit of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States.

“Defense cooperation between any countries should be conducive to regional peace and stability,” China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning  said in a press conference Monday where she was asked how China views the April 11 summit at the White House in Washington D.C., as well as the three nations’ plans to deepen ties.

DMW says 2 more OFWs injured in Taiwan quake

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said two more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were injured from last week’s strong earthquake in Taiwan, bringing the total to 11.

DMW Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac said in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday: “[Regarding] Taiwan earthquake, two more OFWs are reported injured in the aftermath of the quake. One with left ankle ligament strain and the other with abrasion of the left hand. Both are being provided medical treatment.”

LTFRB reminds PUVs of April 30 consolidation deadline

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) reminded the public of the April 30 deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUV).

It said that the end-of-the-month deadline is the final extension and failure to comply would lead to the cancellation of the franchises of unconsolidated PUVs.

Total solar eclipse wows North America

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.

Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across the land. Dogs howled, frogs croaked and some people wept, all part of the eclipse mania gripping Mexico, the United States, and Canada.