Expect rains and thunderstorms all over the country, brought by the combination of an active inter-tropical convergence zone and a low-pressure area. According to the modelling done by PAGASA, said weather system will not develop into a storm.
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Heavy traffic caused by an accident involving a truck
A truck heavily-laden with sand hit the center barrier in Pasay, causing heavy traffic.
Motorcycle rider dead in an accident in EDSA
A motorcycle rider was found dead in Barangay Highway Hills, EDSA Mandaluyong. The death was caused by an accident, the details of which is still being investigated.
Fear, cash shortages hinder fight against Ebola outbreak
BY KWASI KPODO (Reuters) – West African states lack the resources to battle the world’s worst outbreak of Ebola and deep cultural suspicions about the disease remain a big obstacle to halting its spread, ministers said on Wednesday. The outbreak has killed 467 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since February, making it the largest and deadliest ever, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). West African health ministers meeting in Ghana to […]
Australia increases support for poverty reduction
Australia is increasing its support to the Philippines to ensure that poor Filipinos can access essential social services. Deputy Secretary Ewen McDonald of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)’s and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s Secretary Corazon ‘Dinky’ Soliman today launched Australia’s support for improving access of poor municipalities to early learning and education through community-led approach by providing Php 487 million (A$12.2 million) to the Philippines National Community […]
PHL and Vietnamese foreign ministers discuss need to peacefully resolve rising South China Sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday (July 3) the successful and fruitful visit of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Hanoi, Vietnam on July 2 where he and his Vietnamese counterpart discussed the urgent need to address peacefully the escalating challenges and tension in the South China Sea. Del Rosario expressed his appreciation to the Government of Vietnam for its warm hospitality. In his meetings with Deputy Prime Minister […]
DepEd, JICE announce youth exchange opportunities for public school students
In partnership with Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that they will be accepting nominations for an all-expense paid exchange program of to Japan for the school year 2014-2015. The Japan East-Asia Network for Students and Youths (JENESYS 2.0) is a program of the Japanese government that aims to spread an understanding of Japanese culture and values through exchange programs youth exchange programs. This year, the program will be […]
Roxas Lauds Patrol 117 for rescue of alleged hazing victims
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas lauded Patrol 117 for being instrumental in the rescue of three De La Salle-College of St. Benilde students who were allegedly victims of a fraternity hazing incident in Manila.Roxas said that with Patrol 117’s swift and decisive actions and coordination, a Manila Red Cross ambulance was immediately sent to the condominium building where the four alleged hazing victims, including one who died, were rescued and […]
Palace joins prayers for Senator Santiago’s recovery
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace said it joins the people in praying for Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s recovery from lung cancer.“We are one with the people in praying for the health and recovery of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a text message to members of the Malacañang Press Corps. Senator Santiago earlier announced in a press briefing that she has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.She said she […]
Iraq PM hopes for deal on new government in next parliament session
(Reuters) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday that he hoped to overcome the challenges blocking the formation of a new government, a day after the new parliament’s first session ended without agreement on top government posts. “A state of weakness occurred but God willing in the next session (planned for next Tuesday) we will overcome it with cooperation and agreement and openness …in choosing the individuals and the mechanisms that will result […]
Thai military government looks to neighbours for support
(Reuters) – Thailand’s military government is shoring up diplomatic ties with Asian neighbours to provide a counterweight to criticism from the West about its seizure of power in May and its reluctance to set an early date for a return to civilian rule. In the latest move, acting Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reassured Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday that Cambodian workers who had fled home after the coup, fearing a crackdown on immigrants, […]
Administration allies stop impeachment calls against President Aquino
Various allies of the administration raises doubt against the success of the calls of impeachment against President Aquino.