INQToday: Chinese Navy watches PH-US joint drills in WPS
Chinese Navy watches PH-US joint drills in WPS
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).
Trump vows new US ‘golden age’ as second terms begins
Donald Trump vowed a new “golden age” as he took the oath for a historic second US presidential term on Monday, January 20. He painted a picture of America in decline and only his hardline policies could restore it to glory.
In an often divisive address in the US Capitol, the 47th president promised a blitz of orders including the declaration of a national emergency on the Mexican border and a policy of only recognizing two genders.
Jeepney fare hike petition under review, says LTFRB
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.
