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(Reuters) — King Felipe of Spain on Tuesday (October 25) held a new round of talks with political leaders in an attempt to appoint a candidate to form a government after 10 months of political deadlock following the inconclusive results of two general elections in a year. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy who stayed in office as a caretaker without full powers is now finally set to form a full-fledged minority conservative government by next […]
by Ruth Holmes LONDON, United Kingdom | AFP | — The British government approved a new third runway at London’s Heathrow airport on Tuesday in a long-awaited decision that comes amid deep divisions and follows decades of debate over the issue. “The government today announced its support for a new runway at Heathrow — the first full length runway in the southeast since the Second World War,” an official statement said after a cabinet […]
(Reuters) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Japan on Tuesday (October 25) evening – a trip that comes after his recent jolting remarks about Philippine’s pivot away from Washington and toward China. During his three-day official visit in Japan, Duterte is expected to discuss about security issues regarding with maritime disputes over the South China Sea and economic partnership with Japan. Aiming to push for the rule of law in the South China […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The proposed toll hike of the North Luzon Expressway may reach 21% if their new petition is approved by the toll regulatory board. According to Rodrigo Franco, President and CEO of the Manila North Tollways Corporation, the petition combined earlier petitions from 2013 and 2015, thus the proposed increase may reach 21%. https://youtu.be/K16yTwsSkJo
QUEZON City, Philippines – China will donate a total of P90 million for victims of supertyphoon “Lawin” (international name Haima). China initially committed Php 35 million (or RMB 5 million) for the Philippines’ anti-disaster efforts, according to the Chinese embassy. An additional Php 50 million was also sent to the Philippine government to aid farmers and fishermen in the affected areas. On the other hand, the Chinese Red Cross Society promised to donate $100, 000-worth […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said that President Rodrigo Duterte is open to criticisms regarding the policies of his administration, especially with regard to the independent foreign policy that he is promoting. Abella said that Malacañang gives weight to remarks made by former President Fidel V. Ramos, which the Palace considers as an elder statesman. Furthermore, Abella added that the Philippines is a democratic country and everyone is free to air out […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang denied that many business leaders and other countries are worried about the “separation” comments of President Rodrigo Duterte. In an interview with Agila Balita, Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto said that he elaborated to Assistant State Department Secretary for East Asian Affairs Daniel Russel the Duterte administration’s pursuance of an independent foreign policy. Yasay added that after said explanation, the relationship between the Philippines and the US became even stronger. https://youtu.be/ybxaR8Yy220
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that Bulusan volcano in Sorsogon remains under alert level 1 status, an abnormal condition, after its seismic monitoring network continued to record volcanic quakes and the continuous emission of white steam plumes. Bulusan has been on alert level one since May 7 last year, when it first emitted ash that rose 250 meters high above the volcano. In its latest earthquake bulletin […]
Tiwala ang mga opisyal ng Department of Energy (DOE) na mabisang alternatibo para sa mga may-ari ng pampublikong jeep at tricycle ang electric vehicle. Sa harap na rin ito ng pabago-bagong presyuhan ng mga produktong petrolyo na nakakaapekto sa mga ordinaryong tsuper at operator. https://youtu.be/CTsMgHz4DKI
Target ng PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group na mailabas sa a-kuwatro ng Nobyembre ang resulta ng kanilang imbestigasyon sa marahas na dispersal ng mga rallyista sa harapan ng U.S. Embassy. Ayon kay PNP Deputy Director for Operations, Police Director Benjamin Magalong, may dalawang linggo pa ang CIDG para tapusin ang pagsisiyasat sa nasabing insidente. https://youtu.be/P79wNmkZzhc
(Eagle News) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte flies off to Japan on Tuesday, (October 25) to renew and strengthen ties with the country which he says he has so much respect for. In a news conference after delivering a speech before his flight to Japan, Duterte said his trip to Japan was a “defining moment” in the bilateral relations of the two countries. During his three-day working visit, he will meet with Japan’s Prime […]
THE United States is confident it can “work through” bumps in its relationship with the Philippines after US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to his Philippine counterpart over the weekend, emphasizing strong and stable ties between the allies. This was according to the spokesman of the US State department John Kirby. Kirby said Kerry spoke with Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr.,over the weekend after the comments of President Rodrigo Duterte that he […]
