China proposes a new way to measure academic influence in a departure from impact factor

Chinese researchers have introduced a new methodology for evaluating medical and life science journals worldwide that does not rely on the “impact factor” traditionally used in the academic world. Experts view this as part of China’s broader efforts to strengthen its “academic discourse power”. Two new Dongbi Index journal lists, covering 4,027 medical and 3,064 life-science journals selected from more than 40,000 worldwide, were unveiled in Shanghai on March 21. They were developed by the...

By Dannie Peng

Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security - The Straits Times

Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security  The Straits Times

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says

These jets-turned-drones would fly into targets in the opening phase of an ‌assault on ‌Taiwan, according to a former U.S. naval intelligence officer.

Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security

The talks come after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency earlier this week, citing oil supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict and announced efforts to diversify fuel imports, including sourcing from China.

PH, China make ‘initial exchanges’ on South China Sea energy cooperation 

Representatives from the two countries meet in Quanzhou for back-to-back meetings on bilateral issues, including maritime concerns, as a prelude to a foreign ministers’ meeting ‘within the year’

By Bea Cupin

Manhunt on for killers of 5 cops in Maguindanao del Sur ambush

MANILA, Philippines — A manhunt was ordered on Sunday following an ambush in Maguindanao del Sur that left five police officers dead and three others seriously injured. The victims from the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company were returning from patrol operations on March 28 when unidentified assailants attacked them in Shariff Aguak town. Police and

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DOLE readies P1.2 billion fund amid oil crisis

The Department of Labor and Employment has readied an initial standby fund of P1.2 billion to assist vulnerable workers, following Executive Order 110 or the declaration of a state of national energy emergency.

By Rhodina Villanueva

Deputy minister eyes direct Miri-China charter flights in tourism push

MIRI, March 29 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry recently held an engagement session with Chinese tour oper...

Philippines reaffirms adherence to one-China policy, does not recognize Taiwan as 'sovereign state' at China-Philippines diplomatic consultation: Chinese FM - Global Times

Philippines reaffirms adherence to one-China policy, does not recognize Taiwan as 'sovereign state' at China-Philippines diplomatic consultation: Chinese FM  Global Times