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- Politics
- GMA Network
Chinese vessel runs aground off Pag-asa Island
A Chinese fishing vessel ran aground just kilometers from Pag-asa Island, part of the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea where the Philippines maintains its longstanding sovereignty and jurisdiction, on Saturday afternoon amid stormy weather conditions. The vessel was reported to have run aground during the low tide on Saturday, and was eventually pulled by two other Chinese fishing vessels past 5 p.m. the same day, according to the Kalayaan Island Group local government unit. 'May mga naiwan pa nga doon na parang floating buoy. Hindi rin nila mapuntahan gawa ng malakas daw 'yung alon,' Kalayaan Island Group councilor MP Albayda said in a report by Chino Gaston on GMA's '24 Oras Weekend' on Sunday. 'May humilang dalawa na Chinese fishing militia rin, tapos ang ano nila ay paatras, paatras 'yung hila ng nabahurang barko,' he added. (There were floating buoys that were left. They couldn't go immediately because the waves were strong. There were two Chinese fishing militia vessels that towed the grounded vessel backwards.) Photos of the vessel were uploaded on social media by KIG resident Larry Hugo, who expressed doubts whether the vessel accidentally ran aground or if this was intentional. The incident prompted Filipino authorities to respond, with the Philippine Coast Guard deploying its force to check on the vessel. 'Na-report din po 'yan ng mga local fisherfolk sa authorities, so eventually, may naging actions po ang ating Coast Guard which is pinuntahan po nila, nag-deploy po sila ng force, pwersa nila, para i-check,' Naval Task Force 42 spokesperson Capt. Elaine Rose Collado said in the same report. (Local fisherfolk reported this to authorities so eventually, the Coast Guard took actions — they deployed their forces to check.) Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro over the weekend also flew to Balabac, Palawan to inspect the location of a planned airbase and naval station. 'Recognized international sea lane dito so minsan, dumadaan talaga dito ang mga Chinese vessels at eto, 'pag hindi nadama or hindi nagkaroon ng presence dito, napakadali na abusuhin ng foreign influence and other inappropriate illegal activities dito,' he said. (This is a recognized international sea lane so sometimes, Chinese vessels really pass through here. If there is no presence felt here, it is easy for foreign influence to abuse it or for other inappropriate illegal activities to be done here.) Balabac, Palawan is one of the locations of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites between the Philippines and the United States, which gives the US military access to Philippine bases for joint training, along with humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. To recall, the Philippines in 2013 challenged China over its claims on the West Philippine Sea, where Manila scored a victory and a landmark ruling by an international tribunal which invalidated Beijing's claims. China has refused to acknowledge the Permanent Court of Arbitration's 2016 ruling that invalidated its nine-dash line. Its government in 2022 claimed that it will continue to adhere to what it described as a 'friendly consultation' with the Philippines after several Chinese vessels have been found 'swarming' areas in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippines has already filed over 150 diplomatic protests against China regarding the territorial dispute under the administration of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. —Jon Viktor Cabuenas/RF, GMA Integrated News
Globe and Mail
31-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Fairchild Gold Corp. Announces the Appointment of Jill Kelley as Chair of Its Newly Constituted Strategic Advisory Board
Vancouver, British Columbia and Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2025) - Fairchild Gold Corp (TSXV: FAIR) (" Fairchild" or the " Company") is pleased to announce that Florida-based Jill Kelley has agreed to Chair Fairchild's newly constituted Strategic Advisory Board. Across the global community, Mrs. Kelley is recognized as the "Diplomatic Fixer." She has held significant roles in international leadership and has previously played a crucial part in supporting U.S. operations across more than 60 countries, collectively known as the U.S. Coalition Allies. Currently, Jill is a diplomatic advisor and board executive to multinational companies. She regularly engages with Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Parliamentarians and Royals to foster diplomatic, security, and economic relationships. As the former honorary ambassador to U.S. Central Command Commander Jim Mattis and special advisor to Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus, she has been known to be the 'connective tissue' to the diplomatic world. CTO Magazine recognized her as "One of the most globally instrumental Arab-American women." Her extensive network at the highest levels in addition to her executive experience in the mining industry and expertise in the rare earth ecosystem will prove key to Fairchild's ambitions of fast tracking the development of its unique multi metal Copper Chief Project in Nevada as well as capitalizing on other strategic opportunities in the US where the Company's technical team can help unlock value. Kelley stated, " I look forward to building strategic partnerships and ecosystems to advance both Fairchild's and President Trump's agenda, with the goal of 'Making America Mine Again.'" The White House's March 20 th 2025 Executive Order is one of the most significant policy steps in decades by the US in support of the mining industry which recognizes the importance of domestically sourcing strategic minerals. Mrs. Kelley will be joined by Mr. Bash Kazi and Mr. Shahal Khan. as inaugural members of the Company's Strategic Advisory Board. Bash Kazi Mr. Kazi is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in leadership, management, and entrepreneurship, showcasing expertise across various industries. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the board of Global Empowerment Mission and CEO of KIG, a defense & security contracting firm. As the founder and CEO of KIG, a security and defense sector investment and management firm, Bash has demonstrated remarkable success in delivering billion-dollar programs with US government agencies and foreign military sales programs since 2002. His professional career spans over three decades, with notable tenures at Fortune 500 companies like 3M and Exxon, where he honed his skills in IT, security products, supply chain management, engineering and project management. Bash's academic background is equally impressive, with degrees from prestigious institutions like McGill and Stanford University. In recent years, he has expanded his entrepreneurial pursuits, investing in and developing innovative solutions in healthcare, electric vehicles, Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. His passion for making a difference extends beyond his professional endeavors, as he is an accomplished polo and squash player, highlighting his commitment to excellence in all aspects of his life. Shahal Khan Mr. Khan is a strategic investor in multiple sectors and is considered to a global economic leader in alternative global finance and New Economic theory per Digital Assets. He is an entrepreneur whose investments globally as socially aware investor (invest for good impact) span over 30 years, with investments encompassing Telecoms, Real Estate, Energy, Natural Resources, Technology (specific emphasis on internet-related communications technologies and advanced cyber security solutions) as well as various agricultural food security sectors. He has been directly responsible for syndication of over $25b USD in equity for projects as a principal through Burkhan LLC and its subsequent wholly owned subsidiaries and SPVs. He is the Founder of Burkhan LLC, a holding company with diversified investments focusing on reinvesting gains from portfolio investments into companies that have the potential to accelerate sustainability globally. His focus has been to create a global economic system that focuses on the equity of the individual and not debt. His patent pending design for Tempus Network is a culmination of that thought process. Mr. Khan was born in New York and educated at American University and at Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC. Executive Chair Appointment In addition, the creation of a Strategic Advisory Board, the Directors of Fairchild have also elected to appoint one of its directors Nikolas Perrault, who joined the board last week, as its Executive Chairman. "On behalf of the Board and the entire Fairchild team, we are delighted to welcome Mrs. Kelley, Mr. Kazi and Mr. Khan to the Company. Their extensive network of combined business as well as political relationships will significantly enhance the Company's ability to accelerate its development," stated Mr. Luis Martins, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. About Fairchild Gold Corp Fairchild Gold Corp is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's flagship Copper Chief Project is in the historic Goodsprings mining district in Nevada, USA. For more information, please contact: Luis Martins Director and Chief Executive Officer Fairchild Gold Corp. (866) 497-0284 info@ or visit us @ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "will", "estimates", "believes", "intends", "expects" and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and the actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, assumptions and expectations, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. 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