The Makati Regional Trial Court has denied the motion of Janet Lim Napoles to stay in the Ospital ng Makati and is asking her to return to Fort Sto. Domingo on or before May 23.
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Thai military orders 10 satellite TV channels to stop broadcast
(Reuters) — Thai military ordered 10 satellite television channels, including stations run by pro- and anti-government groups, to stop broadcasting to “preserve peace and order” on Tuesday (May 20). Thailand’s army declared martial law in the early hours of Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. “In order to broadcast correct information, without any distortion which will […]
Thailand’s army declares martial law, says it is not a coup
BY APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT (Reuters) – Thailand’s army declared martial law on Tuesday to restore order after six months of anti-government protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. The caretaker government led by supporters of self-exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was still in office, military officials and the country’s justice minister said, following the surprise announcement on television at 3 a.m. (4 p.m. […]
Thai army tells TV stations run by rival political groups to shut down
Thai military ordered 10 satellite television channels, including stations run by pro- and anti-government groups, to stop broadcasting to “preserve peace and order” on Tuesday (May 20). Thailand‘s army declared martial law in the early hours of Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. “In order to broadcast correct information, without any distortion […]
Thai army stops both pro- and anti-government protesters from marching
Thailand‘s army announced on Tuesday (May 20) that both pro- and anti-government protesters were to remain where they are and not march anywhere, in order to prevent clashes. “All political groups must stop moving from place to place, ” said a statement being read on Thai televisions. The army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but […]
Credit Suisse escapes worst as it pleads guilty to U.S. charges
(Reuters) – Credit Suisse on Monday became the largest bank in 20 years to plead guilty to a U.S. criminal charge, and will pay a $2.5 billion fine to authorities for helping Americans evade taxes, Attorney General Eric Holder said. But the Swiss bank escaped the worst for its business – its top management stayed in place, and the New York state bank regulator said it had decided not to revoke the bank’s license […]
China summons U.S. ambassador over cyber-spying accusations: Xinhua
(Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador to China on Tuesday and urged him to cancel charges against five Chinese military officers accused of hacking into American companies to steal trade secrets, state news agency Xinhua said. In a separate statement, China’s defense ministry said the government and the military have never engaged in cyberspying on businesses. It called on the United States to immediately stop spying on China, saying that the charges […]
‘This is not a coup’ says Thai army, as martial law declared
(Reuters) – Thailand’s army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that it was staging a military coup. While troops patrolled the streets of Bangkok, the caretaker government led by supporters of self-exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was still in office, military and government officials said. Ministers were not informed of the army’s plans before […]
2014 J-pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest Deadline of Submission of Entries Extended
Interested applicants to the 2014 J-pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest may still submit their entries until June 27, 2014. The contest is open to all amateur singers and dancers of all ages. Applicants may choose from the following categories: SINGING CATEGORY 1.) Participants may perform solo or form a singing group not exceeding 4 members. 2.) Participants may choose any J-pop or anime songs in Japanese by a Japanese artist for their performance. 3.) […]
Filipinos & Vietnamese communities denounce China’s bullying in sea dispute
Filipinos & Vietnamese communities in California denouce China’s bullying in sea dispute. Don Orozco reports
Metro Manila and nearby provinces will experience hot weather
The Philippines will experience hot weather with rain showers in the afternoon. Metro Manila will experience a temperature range of 25 to 36 degrees Celsius.
2 dead as wall collapses in Quezon City
Two were declared dead when a wall collapsed in Quezon City, crushing six passenger jeeps.
