Today marks the start of the 23rd World Economic Forum in East Asia with President Aquino presiding over the said event which will be attended by 600 delegates from the business, finance and civil society sectors from 30 countries.
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Suspected hold uppers, arrested
Arrested in Lawton, Manila are three suspected hold-uppers after victimizing the passengers of a public utility jeep.
Filipino hackers responsible for attacking Chinese websites will face the law –Palace
MANILA, May 20 (PNA) — Filipino hackers responsible for recently defacing 195 Chinese government and commercial websites may soon be landing in hot water, Malacanang said Tuesday. It can be recalled that a group of Filipino hackers, “Anonymous Philippines” reportedly claimed responsibility for the hacking on Monday. They were expressing rage over Chinese fishermen caught poaching near the Hasa-Hasa Shoal (Half Moon Shoal) off Palawan in the West Philippine Sea, an area that is also […]
Probe begins on fatal collapse of a warehouse wall
Authorities have begun their investigation regarding the collapsed wall in Quezon City.
4 NPA members killed in North Cotabato
Four rebels died in a failed attack in a police headquarters in Roxas, North Cotabato.
Metro Manila temperature may reach 37ºC
PAGASA says that the temperature in Metro Manila may reach 37 degrees Celsius in the following days.
Purisima sees benefits from ASEAN Integration
Finance Secretary Caesar Purisima is optimistic that ASEAN Integration 2015 will bring huge growth to the country.
DFA raises alert level 2 in Thailand, advises Filipinos not to join protests
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs has raised the Alert Level for Thailand from 1 or “Precautionary Phase” to 2 or “restriction phase” in view of recent political developments in that country. Alert Level 2 is issued when there are real threats to the life, security, and property of Filipinos arising from internal disturbance in or external threat to the host country. Under Alert Level 2, Filipinos in Thailand are instructed to restrict non-essential […]
Malacañang on the Declaration of Martial Law in Thailand
President Aquino has directed Secretary Albert del Rosario to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Thailand following the declaration of Martial Law by the Thai Army. We note the DFA statement that the Philippines is closely monitoring the political developments in Thailand. In the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Myanmar, the Philippines supported the Philippines supported the joint statement of the Foreign Ministers calling for a peaceful resolution to the on-going challenge in Thailand through […]
Chevron, Total hike gasoline prices, cut price of diesel by 35 cents
MANILA, May 20 (PNA) — Chevron Philippines and Total Corporation have implemented adjustments in oil prices effective 6 a.m. Tuesday. In separate advisories, the oil firms increased gasoline prices by 60 centavos per liter. Chevron also cut 35 centavos per liter on prices of diesel and kerosene. On the other hand, Total slashed diesel prices by 35 centavos per liter and announced no movement in prices of kerosene. (Philippine News Agency)
Makati RTC denies Napoles’ motion
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.
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.) […]
