INQToday: Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone

Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone

A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday, warning of “potential national security implications”.

Three fishermen found the drone on Monday around nine kilometers (six miles) off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province, a police report said.

DOH: 534 firecracker–related injuries logged, so far

The number of firecracker-related injuries monitored nationwide from December 22, 2024 to January 2, 2025 this year has climbed to 534, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

In a report released on Thursday, the DOH said this figure is 9.8 percent lower compared to the 592 cases monitored during the same period last year.

VP Sara Duterte might face 4th impeachment rap – House

There is a possibility that a fourth impeachment complaint will be filed against Vice President Sara Duterte once office work in the House of Representatives resumes, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Thursday.

INQUIRER.net asked Velasco if his office has received feelers about a fourth impeachment complaint being filed against Duterte before the House. Velasco confirmed this, adding that some lawmakers also want to endorse one of the three complaints filed last December 2024.

Kanlaon Volcano spews ash, logs 28 volcanic quakes

Kanlaon Volcano in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental had seven ash emissions and 28 volcanic earthquakes on New Year’s Day, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

In its latest bulletin, Phivolcs said the ash emissions lasted from 23 to 264 minutes, while the volcanic earthquakes lasted 10 to 282 minutes.