More than twenty were killed in a suspected terrorist attack in China.
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30 injured in high-speed Ferry collision with Chinese cargo ship
More than 30 people were injured when a ferry heading bound for Macau collided with a Chinese cargo ship in Hong Kong waters.
Vietnam, Philippines jointly denounce China’s maritime moves
(Reuters) – Vietnam and the Philippines are determined to oppose Chinese infringement of their territorial waters, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said on Wednesday, calling on the world to condemn China’s actions in a rare public show of unity bound to infuriate Beijing. China is embroiled in disputes with Vietnam, the Philippines and others over boundaries in the potentially energy-rich South China Sea and has said it seeks to resolve differences in one-on-one talks with […]
Ousted Egyptian leader Mubarak gets three years in jail for embezzling millions
(Reuters) – Deposed former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was sentenced on Wednesday to three years in prison for embezzling millions in public funds for lavish renovations to family properties. The verdict may please some Egyptians who lived through three decades of autocracy under Mubarak before a 2011 uprising toppled him. But business executives still loyal to him remain influential and rights groups say the abusive security practices of his era remain alive and well today […]
World Economic Forum starts
Political stability is seen as one of the key elements for economic growth as the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia starts.
Universities in Visayas still without funds
As the opening of the new school year nears, 33 universities and colleges in eastern Visayas that have been damaged during super typhoon Yolanda still have not received funds for rehabilitation.
PAGASA modernization bill passes 2nd reading
Congress approves the bill for the modernization of PAGASA for second reading.
Water levels in major dams going down
Despite the rain, water levels in Angat Dam and other major dams continue to go down.
Intertropical Convergence Zone leaves country
Hot weather will be experienced all over the country due to the ridge of high pressure area.
Free wi-fi in Metro Manila
Senator Ralph Recto has proposed a bill that will place free wi-fi in public places and national highways of Metro Manila.
Laguna governor camp threatens people power
The camp of Laguna Governor ER Ejercito threatens “people power” if he is forcibly removed from his position. Ejercito’s legal counsel said that they are only asking for courtesy as they will file a motion for temporary restraining order at the Supreme Court. The Commissions on Elections has decided that Ejercito should step down from his positiion due to violations of the Fair Elections Act last 2013 due to overspending.
Philippines, Vietnam agree on enhanced defense, security cooperation
MANILA, May 21 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung discussed defense and security cooperation during their meeting in Malacanang on Wednesday. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in the Philippines for a working visit as well as to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia. In his message during the joint press conference at the Palace, President Aquino said they discussed how the Philippines […]
