Luzon
PulseAugur coverage of Luzon — every cluster mentioning Luzon across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Philippine flood control scandal resurfaces amid monsoon deluge
Recent monsoon deluges in the Philippines have reignited public anger and scrutiny over alleged corruption in flood-control projects. Despite billions of dollars spent on infrastructure since 2011, areas like Metro Mani…
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Philippines floods and landslides kill 12, with 8 missing
At least 12 people have died and eight are missing following severe floods and landslides in the Philippines. The monsoon rains, intensified by two tropical cyclones, have affected over 500,000 people across 33 province…
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Typhoon Kujira weakens, flights to Japan cancelled due to Dolphin
Tropical cyclone Kujira is expected to weaken over the weekend, reducing the likelihood of a typhoon signal in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Severe Typhoon Dolphin's westward movement has led to the cancellation of at least 18 …
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Commercial sea drones pose new surveillance challenge to China's navy
Commercial sea drones are emerging as a potential intelligence-gathering tool in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, capable of observing military activities. One such drone, reportedly commissioned by an entity with…
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Philippine Defence Chief Warns Chinese Teaching Exchanges Pose Grey-Zone Threat
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has expressed concern over Chinese academic exchange programs, warning they could be exploited for grey-zone influence and disinformation. His comments follow a report a…
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US Coast Guard deploys cutters to South China Sea to counter China
The US Coast Guard is deploying six fast-response cutters to the western Pacific for maritime security operations, marking a significant increase in its presence in the region. These vessels will operate out of Singapor…
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Philippines rice output risks 30% collapse amid 'super' El Niño
The Philippines faces a potential 30% collapse in its rice production due to the strengthening of a 'super' El Niño event. This could lead to a shortage of 700,000 tonnes of rice, with farmers in central Luzon expressin…
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US Typhon missile test in Philippines sparks Chinese anger
The United States has conducted a live-fire test of its Typhon missile system in the Philippines, a move China has labeled its "worst provocation." This exercise, involving the ground-based vertical launch system capabl…