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SAN Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Organizers of the Balikatan 2015 defended the scheduled combined amphibious exercises near the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea, adding that the San Antonio beach has a large area which makes it a perfect venue for the combined amphibious exercises. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
SAMAR – As part of their continued commitment, the European Union and the Philippines Red Cross will officially hand over 2,000 temporary core shelters to families affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Samar today, 22 April. Another 1,000 families were given shelter repair assistance. In 2013, 22 million people worldwide were displaced by natural disasters – three times as many as war refugees. 4.1 million of them were Filipinos affected by typhoon Yolanda. The number of […]
THE U.S. State Department said on Tuesday (April 21) that if reports that China used water cannons on Philippine fishing boats in disputed waters are accurate, it would be a “provocative” step. “It would represent a step backward in finding a diplomatic resolution to the dispute,” State spokeswoman Marie Harf said. Filipino activists have accused China’s coast guard of turning water cannons on civilian boats in the disputed area on Monday. Chinese ships rammed a […]
FINANCE Secretary Cesar V. Purisima is in Jakarta to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia. He joins other ASEAN leaders anticipating the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community by end-2015. Hosted by Indonesia and themed, “Anchoring Trust in East Asia’s New Regionalism,” the 24th World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia brings together economic leaders in unlocking the barriers to integration, competition, and interconnectivity. Purisima will be in the spotlight as he discusses […]
BOLIVIA — Bolivian authorities on Tuesday (April 21) said they had seized more than 650 kilograms (1,400 pounds) of cocaine and arrested six suspected drug traffickers. Bolivian government minister Hugo Moldiz said the sting was an operation that lasted several months that led to the arrest of the suspects and the seizure of the drugs which he said were destined for Spain. Narcotics police officers displayed the more than 600 bricks of cocaine for journalists […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Based on the decision of the appeals panel of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) regarding the increase on the water rate with Manila Water and Maynilad allowed to charge one peso per cubic meter. Although Manila Water is content with the decision, Maynilad plans to re-open the issue with the international arbitrator in Singapore. MWSS, on its part plans to go to court to finally lay to rest the […]
Asian and African Foreign Ministers meet in Indonesia
Indonesian President speaks highly of China’s role in Asian-African Conference
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that he will hinder the budget of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) next year if said government agency will not implement a 30-day moratorium regarding its “no-plate, no travel” policy. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – More Supreme Court (SC) Justices voluntarily inhibited themselves from participating in the oral arguments regarding the case of Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay. These are Associate Justices Presbitero Velasco, Arturo Brion and Francisco Jardeleza. In addition to Associate Justice Diosdado Peralta, the total number of Supreme Court Justices inhibiting themselves in the Binay case have reached four. No reason was given for said inhibitions. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
SECURITY at the venue of Asian African Conference in Jakarta was tight on Wednesday (April 22) ahead of the arrival of leaders. The high-level meeting follows a ministerial meeting and business summit which took place earlier in the week. Leaders are expected to emphasize cooperation in counter terrorism, economic issues, education and women empowerment. They are also likely to discuss issues linked with the situation of Palestinians, and are expected to endorse a document to […]
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act 10660 which strengthened the Sandiganbayan, increasing its divisions from three to seven as well as modifying the provisions regarding the needed quorum per division from three to two. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) [youtube id = _B-PCKrrB-s
