President Aquino officially appoints Janet Garin as Secretary of Health after several months serving in an acting capacity. Garin will replace resigned Health Secretary Enrique Ona.
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Egyptian national to give an award for return of his passport
An Egyptian national who was victimized by the “bukas-kotse” gang is asking the media for help in his case and is offering a reward for the return of his passport.
DOH implements walking exercise
The Department of Health (DOH) implemented a traffic plan that will make use of pedestrian lanes for walking exercise in Intramuros.
Chinese skyscraper built in 19 days
A 52-storey builiding in China was built in 19 days!
Pacquiao confident to prevail against Mayweather, Jr
In boxing, Manny Pacquiao said that he is confident that he can overcome Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s defense in the ring.
Israel steps us trade activities in the Philippines
To further strengthen business ties with the Philippines, the Economic and Trade Office of the Israel Embassy is participating in local exhibitions this month. In the ongoing Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition or Worldbex, the Embassy showcases Israel’s energy-efficient houses, green buildings and safe city technologies. “Israel is regarded as an expert in technology, healthcare and agriculture. But when it comes to building products and services, Israeli companies create infrastructure, efficient energy solutions, civil […]
HRH the Princess Royal visits the Philippines
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal is visiting the Philippines next week. This is part of a series of high level visits from the UK to the Philippines to strengthen relations between the two countries. This will be her second visit to the country; her last visit was in March 1999. Her Royal Highness’s programme of engagements is essentially in support of her many charities, and she also travels abroad extensively undertaking Foreign and Commonwealth […]
NASA confirms ocean on Jupiter moon, raising prospects for life
Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have confirmed that the Jupiter-orbiting moon Ganymede has an ocean beneath its icy surface, raising the prospects for life, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said on Thursday (March 12). Scientists estimate the ocean is 60 miles (100 km) thick, 10 times deeper than Earth’s oceans, and is buried under a 95-mile (150-km) crust of mostly ice. The finding resolves a mystery about the largest moon in the solar system […]
“Star Wars” films get release dates
Disney has announced that it will release the eighth installment in the “Star Wars” film series on May 26, 2017. Chief Executive Bob Iger made the announcement on Thursday (March 12) at Disney’s annual shareholders meeting. The J.J. Abrams-directed seventh installment in the series, “Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens,” opens this year on December 18. It was also revealed on Thursday that a spin-off from the franchise, already announced to star Felicity Jones, […]
“Cinderella” live-action film remains true to classic fairy tale with modern subtleties
British director Kenneth Branagh has taken “Cinderella,” the fairy tale that Disney’s 1950 animated film made famous, and turned it into a live-action spectacle set to sweep the box office during it’s opening weekend. Lily James, best known for her role as Lady Rose in the period drama “Downton Abbey,” stars as Cinderella, Scottish actor Richard Madden as her Prince Charming and Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as the glamorous, wicked stepmother. The film closely follows […]
U.S. calls on China to release detained women’s rights activists
The United States called on China on Thursday to immediately release five women’s rights activists, who were detained for apparently planning to demonstrate against sexual harassment on public transport. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, described the detention of the women in a tweet as a “sad reflection on ‘women’s rights are human rights.’” The women were planning demonstrations in Beijing and the southern city of Guangzhou on the weekend of International Women’s […]
Islamic State leader accepts allegiance of Nigeria’s Boko Haram
The leader of the Islamic State militant group that controls tracts of Syria and Iraq has accepted a pledge of allegiance from Nigerian Islamists Boko Haram, his spokesman Abu Mohammad al-Adnani said, calling on supporters to fight in Africa. Boko Haram, which has killed thousands and kidnapped hundreds during a six-year campaign to carve out an Islamist state in northern Nigeria, pledged its allegiance last week, highlighting increased coordination between jihadi movements across north Africa and […]
