Obama to deliver farewell speech next week in Chicago
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama will deliver a farewell speech next week from his political stronghold…
8 years ago
At least 60 killed in Brazil prison riot: official
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP)--Atleast 60 people were killed in a prison riot in Brazil's Amazon region when fighting broke…
8 years ago
Pay hike for cops and soldiers included in 2017 budget
(Eagle News) – Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno confirmed on Monday that the increase in the base pay and allowances…
8 years ago
New Year’s firecracker-related injuries the lowest in 10 years – DOH
(Eagle News) – The number of firecracker-related injuries experienced a significant drop this year with the estimates ranging at…
8 years ago
Gov’t says typhoon Nina damage to agri and infra reached more than P5.183 billion
(Eagle News) -- The damage to agriculture and infrastructure wrought by Typhoon Nina (international name Nock-Ten), the last typhoon…
8 years ago
Yearender: High growth sustainable in 2017– DOF
MANILA, Jan. 2 - The Department of Finance (DOF) remains bullish on prospects for continued high growth in 2017 and…
8 years ago
Tech show looks beyond ‘smart,’ to new ‘realities
San Francisco, United States (AFP) -- by Sophie ESTIENNE / with Rob Lever in Washington The mega-extravaganza of the tech world in…
8 years ago
NBA: Atlanta’s Hardaway, Portland’s McCollum win with career highs
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) -- Tim Hardaway and C.J. McCollum both enjoyed career nights Sunday as the Atlanta Hawks…
8 years ago
China says Hong Kong must not be used to infiltrate or subvert mainland
Beijing, China (AFP) -- China warned Hong Kong it would not tolerate anyone using the city to damage mainland stability,…
8 years ago
Cambodia to arrest three behind photoshopped image of king
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (AFP ) -- Cambodian police on Monday said they planned to arrest three suspects, including one believed to be…
8 years ago