Frances Mangosing

Capitol, Manila

Reporter at Philippine Daily Inquirer

Reporter, Philippine Daily Inquirer. Interests: defense, national security, foreign affairs. 📧: [email protected]

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VP Duterte cites trust in Imee Marcos in ‘ITIM’ campaign ad

1 week ago | inquirer.net | Dempsey Reyes |Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has cemented her support for Sen. Imee Marcos who is running for reelection in the May 12 elections by appearing in a campaign advertisement endorsing her candidacy. Marcos posted the 31-second somber-looking political campaign ad on her Facebook page on Monday.
‘Resurgence,’ VACC says of kidnappings

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Crime watchdog Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) warned on Monday against the “resurgence” of kidnap-for-ransom activities, which the group’s leader said could deal a “direct blow” to the economy. This was the latest affirmation of the return of criminal activities targeting mostly Chinese-Filipinos—a disturbing trend in peace and order last noted three decades ago in the 1990s.
Sara cites trust in Imee in ‘ITIM’ campaign ad

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Dempsey Reyes |Frances Mangosing

Vice President Sara Duterte has cemented her support for Sen. Imee Marcos who is running for reelection in the May 12 elections by appearing in a campaign advertisement endorsing her candidacy. Marcos posted the 31-second somber-looking political campaign ad on her Facebook page on Monday. Titled “ITIM (Inday Trusts Imee Marcos),” it featured the two dressed in black, which they said was “the current color of the country” because of the many problems it was facing, including crimes and injustice.
Ayungin troops treated with ‘most-missed meal’

1 week ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Navy personnel who completed last week a two-month deployment to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal were not only awarded medals but were also treated to their “most-missed meal”—spicy chicken and burger “from a well-loved fast food chain.” The sailors came home as the Navy completed a rotation and resupply mission on April 9 to the grounded warship that serves as the country’s outpost in Ayungin, a low-tide elevation that lies within the...
Ayungin troops treated with ‘most-missed meal’

1 week ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Philippine Navy personnel who completed last week a two-month deployment to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal were not only awarded medals but were also treated to their “most-missed meal”—spicy chicken and burger “from a well-loved fast food chain.” The sailors came home as the Navy completed a rotation and resupply mission on April 9 to the grounded warship that serves as the country’s outpost in Ayungin, a low-tide elevation that lies within the country’s 370-kilometer...
Remulla: No special treatment for Russian vlogger

2 weeks ago | globalnation.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who drew public outrage over his social media posts in which he harassed Filipinos, will remain in the country to face charges of unjust vexation, alarm and scandal, as well as theft and attempted theft filed against him. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said in a press briefing on Monday that Zdorovetskiy, who was presented to the media, will not be deported until a final verdict is handed down by a local court.
PCG challenges Chinese ship amid ‘Cope Thunder’ drills

2 weeks ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

CLARK FREEPORT, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it deployed an aircraft to challenge a Chinese research vessel which appeared to be conducting a survey near Batanes, the country’s northernmost province nearest to Taiwan. As this developed, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) launched its “Cope Thunder” bilateral exercise with its American counterpart in Clark Air Base, amid maritime tensions in the region caused by Beijing’s incursions beyond its waters.
PCG challenges Chinese ship amid ‘Cope Thunder' drills

2 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

CLARK FREEPORT—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said it deployed an aircraft to challenge a Chinese research vessel which appeared to be conducting a survey near Batanes, the country’s northernmost province nearest to Taiwan. As this developed, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) launched its “Cope Thunder” bilateral exercise with its American counterpart in Clark Air Base, amid maritime tensions in the region caused by Beijing’s incursions beyond its waters.
Remulla: No special treatment for Russian vlogger

2 weeks ago | plus.inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who drew public outrage over his social media posts in which he harassed Filipinos, will remain in the country to face charges of unjust vexation, alarm and scandal, as well as theft and attempted theft filed against him. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said in a press briefing on Monday that Zdorovetskiy, who was presented to the media, will not be deported until a final verdict is handed down by a local court. “We’re not deporting him.
Chinese vessel in near collision with PCG ship

2 weeks ago | inquirer.net | Frances Mangosing

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese coast guard vessel blocked a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Sunday, causing a near collision, in the latest flare-up of tensions over the disputed waters.