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U.S. says Chinese activity in South China Sea causes regional ‘anxiety’

China on Thursday (April 9) sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defense as well as to provide civilian services that would benefit other countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing that the reclamation and building work in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea was needed partly because of the risk of typhoons in […]

DepEd releases SHS permits to over 1,100 private schools

PASIG CITY, PIA –  The Department of Education (DepEd) issued provisional permits to 1,122 private schools that will offer Senior High School (SHS) as it gears up for the full implementation of the K-to-12 program. “DepEd is doing everything it can to make sure that all the anxieties and fears will be addressed in the next 11 or 12 months,” Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said in an interview. After years of planning and […]

Telcos to help fight crime

The Philippine National Police is asking telecommunication companies to help fight crime by sending free text messages regarding the modus operandi of various criminal groups.

Deles challenges solons to file charges

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles challenged members of the House of Representatives to file complaints against the Government Peace Panel if they believe that the said panel is defending the Moro Islamic Liberation Front regarding the Mamasapano incident.