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Several Filipinos in Vatican City joined the vigil and prayed the holy rosary at the St. Peter's Basilica on Monday night for the recovery of Pope Francis , whose condition remains critical as he battles pneumonia in both lungs.The Filipino community in Vatican City has also been attending Sunday Masses, giving special intention for the healing of Pope Francis , based on an Unang Balita report of GMA Integrated News stringer Pia Gonzales-Abucay.The daily prayer service in St.
As of Monday, the Vatican said Pope Francis was still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement.”The pope was reportedly still receiving oxygen, "although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen percentage". The Vatican also said in its latest health update that the "mild kidney insufficiency," which was first reported on Sunday, was “not a cause for concern.
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Philippine Navy: China's Use of LRAD Signals Escalating Aggression in West Philippine SeaThe Philippine Navy has condemned the use of Long-Range Acoustic Devices (LRAD) by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against a Philippine Coast Guard vessel, calling it a clear escalation of aggression in the West Philippine Sea. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson for the Philippine Navy in the WPS, stated that the LRAD signifies an increase in the Chinese Communist Party's aggression and underscores their illegal presence and coercive actions in the disputed waters. He linked this incident with China's broader strategy of asserting territorial claims over the South China Sea, citing the recent arrest of a Chinese national involved in intelligence surveillance of Philippine infrastructure.
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Philippine Coast Guard Pushes Back Chinese Vessel from Philippine WatersThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully drove a large Chinese vessel, the China Coast Guard 5901, further away from Zambales. Initially spotted 54 nautical miles from the coast, the vessel was pushed back to approximately 120 nautical miles. The PCG remains vigilant, with BRP Teresa Magbanua patrolling the area and challenging the presence of the Chinese vessel. The PCG is committed to preventing the normalization of China's illegal deployment of maritime forces in the region.
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Philippine Senators Push for Multilateral Approach in West Philippine Sea DisputeAlyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates, during a press conference, emphasized the need for a multilateral approach in protecting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. They expressed support for joint military exercises and the enforcement of maritime laws.
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