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Cliffhanger Philippine presidential election race begins

by Karl Malakunas MANILA, Philippines (AFP) --A cliffhanger race to lead the Philippines began Tuesday with emotion-charged rallies by a…

Four feared dead in Myanmar military plane crash: officials

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least four Myanmar military personnel were feared dead after a small air force propeller plane…

Pres. Aquino signs protocols for more ASEAN flights

The Department Of Transportation and Communications said, President Benigno Aquino has signed deals that allow Philippine carriers to fly unlimited…

PHL top diplomat resigns

FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario has resigned effective March 7, and President Benigno S. Aquino III has accepted it.…

Thai army accused of torture in war-hit south: report

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Scores of detainees have been tortured by Thai security forces in the country's conflict-strewn south, rights groups…

26 Indonesians die after drinking bootleg alcohol

JAKARTA, Indonesia ( AFP) -- More than two dozen Indonesians have died after drinking bootleg alcohol in central Java, police said…

Indonesia urges pharmaceutical industry to capitalize on ASEAN market

THE Indonesian ministry of Industry has urged the domestic pharmaceutical industry to capitalize on opportunities to boost sales to the…

Palace shrugs off Sereno’s comment on Poe’s disqualification

Malacañang shrugged off the apparent favorable statement of Supreme Court chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on foundlings like presidential bet,…

COMELEC first division junks all disqualification cases VS Duterte

THE Commission on Elections first division unanimously denied the four disqualification cases filed against presidential candidates Davao City Mayor Rodrigo…

Ambassador Goldberg: US to continue flights and sea-bys in South China Sea

Goldberg said the United States and the Philippines both have deep interest in ensuring freedom of navigation and he is…

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