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South China Morning Post
11-04-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
South China Sea: Philippines' resupply mission successful but is it calm before the storm?
The Philippines has successfully carried out its seventh resupply mission to a military outpost on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea without Chinese interference, but analysts warn this could just be a false dawn for Manila. Advertisement One observer notes the trouble-free mission could be due to the arrangement between both sides that was reached in July 2024, and was reaffirmed during a subsequent bilateral meeting. On Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said in a statement its regular RORE (routine troop rotation and resupply), carried out in close coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), concluded without any untoward incident. 'As the nation marks the 83rd anniversary of the Day of Valor, the [armed forces] honours the courage and dedication of our soldiers aboard BRP Sierra Madre who continue to stand guard yesterday in the West Philippine Sea to uphold our sovereignty, sovereign rights and national interest,' the armed forces said. Chinese coastguard vessels execute a dangerous manoeuvre against the Philippines' civilian supply boat Unaizah May 4 on March 23, 2024 during a regular resupply mission at the Second Thomas Shoal. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem The Chinese coastguard has tried to disrupt previous missions, accusing the Philippines of bringing building materials to reinforce the BRP Sierra Madre, a war wreck beached on the Second Thomas Shoal as an outpost for Manila.
Filipino Times
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
PH Embassy, Consulate, and MWO in UAE announce holiday closures in April
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Philippine Consulate General, and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Dubai have announced their closure in observance of upcoming Philippine holidays this April. In separate statements, the Philippine missions said they will close on April 9, 2025, in observance of the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), and on April 17 and 18, 2025, for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, respectively. During this period, the online voting kiosk for eligible voters will remain operational. For immediate concerns during the said dates, the public can reach out to the Embassy in Abu Dhabi via email at [email protected] or by SMS, call, or WhatsApp at the following numbers: Assistance-to-Nationals: +971 504438003 Consular and other concerns: +971 508137836 In Dubai, individuals may reach out for assistance through the following contacts: For consular matters: +971 4 220 7100 For Assistance-to-Nationals: +971 56 501 5756 For contract verification or assistance to OFWs at MWO-Dubai: +971 50 652 6626 or +971 56 353 5558 For workers impacted by the holiday closures, the MWO-Dubai has set specific schedules for contract verification. Workers with confirmed flights on April 9 and 10, 2025, should visit the MWO-Dubai on April 7 and 8, 2025, between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Those with confirmed flights between April 17 and 21, 2025, are advised to visit from April 14 to 16, 2025, during the same hours. Workers unable to have their documents verified prior to their flights are allowed to have an authorized representative visit the MWO-Dubai five days before their flight back to the UAE or three days before their OEC appointment in the Philippines.
