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(Eagle News) – The Court of Appeals has upheld its earlier decision dismissing the plea for protection of expelled Iglesia Ni Cristo member Lowell Menorca II and his family against the INC for lack of merit and for being moot and academic. In a three-page resolution, the CA’s Seventh Division dismissed the motion for reconsideration filed by Menorca’s brother, Anthony, and his sister-in-law Jungko Otsuka for lack of merit, thus affirming its decision last […]
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) – by Sibongile KHUMALO South African police fired rubber bullets, stun grenades and teargas at student protesters in Johannesburg on Tuesday as authorities tried to re-open the prestigious Wits University after weeks of demonstrations. The university, along with many campuses across South Africa, has been closed for at least two weeks during protests over tuition fees, with violent clashes regularly erupting between students, police and private security guards. “There has been an […]
HEBRON, Palestinian Territories (AFP) – by Samih Shahin The Palestinian government delayed municipal elections for up to four months Tuesday with Fatah and Hamas so far unable to overcome divisions to organise their first competitive polls in a decade. The postponement came a day after the Palestinian high court ruled that the elections, initially scheduled for October 8, should be held only in the West Bank and not in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. A new […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – by Douglas Gillison The IMF on Tuesday left its global economic forecasts unchanged into 2017 but called on governments to take action against the threats of low growth and protectionism. With Britain voting to secede from the European Union and US presidential candidates disfavoring open borders, the International Monetary Fund said populist politics imperiled free trade and economic growth. Global output is expected to grow this year by 3.1 percent […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Senate’s Committee on Justice and Human Rights inquiry on the alleged extrajudicial killings has resumed on Monday night, October 3.
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Anti-Money Laundering Council assured that part of the $15 million stolen from the Central Bank of Bangladesh can now be returned to the Bangladeshi government. All that is needed is a court order or a writ of executions for this, the AMLC said. https://youtu.be/-Biba7ll8Bs
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Senate joint probe on the extra-judicial killings was postponed after a row between the members of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Before this, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV informed the senators during the hearing Monday night (October 3) that Senate witness and former member of Davao Death Squad Edgar Matobato was no longer in his custody. This surprised and angered Senate committee on justice and human rights chair […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay said there is no need to further review the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Yasay said the Supreme Court has already upheld the legality of EDCA, and should thus be respected. The EDCA is an agreement between the United States and the Philippines intended to bolster the U.S.–Philippine alliance. The agreement allows the United States to rotate troops into the Philippines for extended stays and allows the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Finance is looking at Russia as a possible trading partner for the Philippines’ agricultural products. This is part of the plan of the Duterte administration to open the Philippine market to other foreign investors.
QUEZON City, Philippines – The World Bank expressed confidence on the continued growth of the Philippine economy despite the concern of investors regarding the unconventional speeches and pronouncements of President Rodrigo Duterte. World Bank said that the Philippines may have a higher growth rate if the Duterte administration would push through with its infrastructure projects.
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights described the suspension of the Senate probe on extra-judicial killings as premature. The CHR said that the probe should not be suspended as aside from Edgar Matobato, there are many other witnesses still waiting to give their testimonies. The CHR asked Senator Richard Gordon, chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights to reverse the suspension so that the truth regarding extra-judicial killings can […]
