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#China #Philippines #cartography #GoogleMaps

' A recent update to Google Maps now prominently displays the label “West Philippine Sea” over waters west of the Philippines, fueling discussion about a longstanding territorial dispute with China, which continues to refer to the area as the South China Sea.'

rfa.org/english/southchinasea/

An activist holds a prop with the words “defend West Philippine Sea” during a protest outside the Chinese Consulate in Manila’s financial district on the anniversary of an international arbitral court ruling invalidating Beijing’s historical claims over the waters of the South China Sea, in Makati City, Philippines, July 12, 2021.
Radio Free Asia · Beijing, Manila at odds over Google Maps update on South China SeaBy Taejun Kang for RFA

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"Last year, heat waves forced millions of children in the #Philippines out of #school. It was the first time that soaring temperatures had caused widespread class suspensions, prompting a series of changes.

This school year started two months earlier than usual, so the term ends before peak heat in May. Classes have been rearranged to keep children out of the midday heat, and schools are equipped with fans and water stations."

phys.org/news/2025-04-early-ho
#ClimateAdaptation

Phys.org · Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate changeBy Cecil MORELLA

Health groups urge the World Health Organization (WHO) to revoke the PH's nomination to lead the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), citing serious concerns about the country's recent engagements with the tobacco industry.

The PH health secretary Teodoro Herbosa recently posed for photos while accepting donations from Philip Morris International (PMI).

#Philippines #Asian #Health #WHO #PublicHealth #WHA #Tobacco #WhiteWashing #Cigarettes

gmanetwork.com/news/topstories

GMA News Online · Health groups urge WHO to drop PH’s WHA nom over tobacco industry tiesBy SHERYLIN UNTALAN, GMA Integrated News

#Philippines #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdsOfThePhilippines #PhilippinesBirds #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography
#BirdsOfFediverse #Wildlife #Nature

Taken late August 2019 in The Philippines area.

Photograph published with the kind permission of Pete Morris, professional bird guide for #BirdQuest.

How many photographs of birds are taken and never widely shared freely.

Sulphur-bellied Bulbul (Iole palawanensis)
LC Least Concern

The highest ranked Filipino tennis player Alex Eala (no. 73) opens up about the challenges of holding a weak PH passport (visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to only 69 countries and territories).

Australia, Paris, London, and the United States—where the 4 major Grand Slams are held—require a visa for the 19-year-old tennis sensation. Visa fees for Filipinos can cost $150 or more, and often non-refundable.

#Philippines #Asian #Tennis #Visa #Travel #Filipino

esquiremag.ph/life/sports/alex