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MANILA, Feb. 15 — Malacañang said President Benigno S. Aquino III is expected to tackle political and security concerns, particularly the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue, in the United States-Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Sunnylands, California this week. President Aquino is set to leave on Monday to attend the two-day special summit between the leaders of the ASEAN and the US to be hosted by President Barack Obama. ”Expected to be […]
by Andrew Beatty (AFP) — President Barack Obama looks to put domestic issues aside and cap his long courtship with fast-rising South East Asian nations Monday, hosting leaders at a California desert retreat. Obama welcomes representatives from 10 ASEAN countries to Sunnylands, a secluded 200 acre resort beloved by Frank Sinatra and US presidents since Dwight Eisenhower. The visitors may have preferred the cachet of a White House visit and an Oval Office photo-op. But, like […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — A top ruling party official called Monday for South Korea to develop its own nuclear deterrent to combat the growing nuclear and missile threat from North Korea. Support for a nuclear-armed South Korea is a minority voice in the country, but one that grows louder after every nuclear test by the North. US tactical nuclear weapons were withdrawn from South Korea in late 1991, though the country remains under the […]
SODERTALJE, NEAR STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (Reuters) — Five men, which Swedish media reported were the four members and manager of the rock band Viola Beach, were killed when their car crashed in Sweden early on Saturday (February 13) morning. Police confirmed the men found dead in a canal in Sodertalje near Stockholm were aged between 20 and 35 and were from Britain. Swedish broadcaster SVT reported the victims were Viola Beach band members Kris Leonard, River […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 15) – The brain as part of the nervous system is responsible for memory, consciousness and voluntary actions. It also controls the maintenance for respiration, heart rate, digestion and blood pressure. As the master control of our body, it is important that this organ remains healthy. To maintain good health, the body has to exert physical efforts and maintain supplements. The brain needs cognitive effort to maintain good health. As we age, our brain […]
By Mari Pangestu University of Indonesia (Courtesy East Asia Forum) — Despite its economic and strategic importance, the United States has not given priority to ASEAN until recently. There was hope that this would begin to change with the US pivot to Asia in 2009. But up to November 2015, the progress of this ‘pivot’ seemed to be more of a ‘pirouette’. There was little in the way of results except general statements and US […]
FREMONT, California (Eagle News) – Thousands of Iglesia Ni Cristo members showed up here in Fremont, California early Saturday, February 13, to attend the special worship service officiated by INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, as the brethren here reiterated their commitment to remain united with the Church Administration. The Fremont house of worship was filled to capacity while the gigantic overflow tent beside it was standing room only. The members of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 15) – 256 kbps and lower. That’s the promised allotment of data transfer given to each of the users of free Wi-Fi in selected public places that was launched by Department of Science and Technology’s Information and Communications Office (DOST-ICTO) last year. They proudly said, “Hey, it’s available 24/7 and free!”. Our response? It’s not enough. That speed is not worth the taxpayers’ money. To enlighten you all, 256 kbps is the lowest speed […]
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — The 65th NBA All-Star Game was a love-fest for Kobe Bryant, who teamed with the Western Conference’s best in a record-shattering 196-173 victory over the Eastern Conference in the annual mid-season exhibition in Toronto. In a free-wheeling offensive showcase, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Bryant scored a modest 10 points in his 18th and final turn as an All-Star before he retires at the end of the season. Oklahoma City Thunder guard […]
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Chronic infections, smoking and pollution have contributed to skyrocketing cases of cancer in China, with an estimated 4.3 million new diagnoses last year and 2.8 million deaths, researchers said Tuesday. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in China, said the report published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians and led by Wanqing Chen of the National Cancer Center in Beijing. The report described cancer as a major […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 15) – When taking picture everyone says, “Say cheese! Smile!” So, you do and show your teeth. The healthier your teeth are, the happier you look. Cleaning our teeth needs proper knowledge; it’s like learning how to read A-B-C, and learning how to tie your shoes. Many of us do not prioritize teeth and gum problems; some of us would rather have their nails or hair done, than go and see a […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Air pollution kills more than 5.5 million people around the world each year, with over half of those deaths occurring in fast-growing China and India, researchers said Friday. And the number of premature deaths will continue to climb in the years ahead unless more aggressive measures against pollution are adopted, scientists warned the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference in the US capital. “Air pollution is the fourth […]
