Authorities arrested undocumented Chinese nat’ls in Cebu

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00:00Undocumented Chinese nationals have been apprehended during a raid in Cebu.

00:05Meanwhile, an impact assessment for a reclamation project is set for November,

00:10raising hopes for communities seeking clarity and protection for their future.

00:16These and more stories in tonight's national news roundup by our Floyd Brens.

00:23Authorities arrested 38 Chinese nationals in an isolated resort

00:277 kilometers from the National Highway in Barangay Saavedra

00:30during a raid by the police regional Office 7.

00:33The operation uncovered numerous electronic devices, including laptops and over 200 cell phones.

00:39Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald A. Espalade stated,

00:41the raid is part of a broader crackdown on illegal activities,

00:44particularly targeting POGOs and similar operations.

00:50A cumulative impact assessment for the Manila Bay reclamation project,

00:54previously suspended by the Office of the President,

00:56is expected in November, according to DE&R Secretary Maria Antonio Yulo Loizaga.

01:01This assessment will evaluate the project's engineering suitability

01:05and its potential impacts with collaboration from a regional planner.

01:09Loizaga mentioned that a 3D visualization of the impacts

01:12will be produced for decision-makers and affected communities.

01:17The country produces 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually,

01:21ranking third globally.

01:22Single-use plastics pose environmental and health risks,

01:25with studies showing the presence of microplastics in human brains.

01:29The Department of Science and Technology, or DOS,

01:31is collaborating with SM Investment Corporation

01:34to develop sustainable materials and waste management strategies.

01:40The Commission on Higher Education, or CHED,

01:42reported an increase in globally ranked Philippine higher education institutions,

01:46or HEIs, in the 2025 Times Higher Education, or THE,

01:50World University ranking with six HEIs, listed up from five.

01:54Ateneo de Manila University ranked 1,001 to 1,200,

01:58and the University of the Philippines placed 1,201 to 1,500.

02:03Meanwhile, De La Salle University, Mapua University, Mindanao State University,

02:08Iligan Institute of Technology, and the University of Santo Tomas

02:11all ranked at 1,501 plus.

02:14The CHED noted a 67.3% rise in ranked HEIs from 52 to 87.

02:20Floyd Brands, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.

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