A prison in Beijing, China features facilities like fake subway tunnels, grocery stores, and computer cafes to make sure that the inmates can adjust to the modern amenities outside the prison.
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PNP, no response regarding allegations of payment to MILF
The Philippine National Police-PNP did not give a response regarding accusations that the government paid the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for the return of the Special Action Force-SAF weapons.
Indonesia to push through with execution of drug criminals
Despite repeated pleas from Australia, Brazil, and France, Indonesia refused presidential clemency for those who were sentenced to death due to drug-related charges.
PNP Board of Inquiry to go to Mamasapano
The Board of Inquiry (BOI) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is going to Mamasapano to get the statements of the fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Spain hit by magnitude 5 quake but no damage reported
A magnitude 5 earthquake shook central and eastern Spain yesterday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake’s epicenter was close to the town of Ossa de Montiel, 170 km (105 miles) south of Madrid, at a depth of about 15 km, according to Spain’s National Institute of Seismology. It gave a magnitude of 5.2 for the earthquake. Buildings could be felt shaking as far as Madrid, according to Reuters witnesses. There were no immediate reports […]
BBL must address Filipino aspiration for peace & justice – Ferrer
MANILA, PIA – Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel chair Professor Miriam Coronel-Ferrer on Monday asked Congress to enshrine and protect the people’s aspirations for peace and justice as envisioned in the 1987 Philippine Constitution when it considers changes to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The chief negotiator referred to the statement of the framers of the Philippine Constitution which states that “the decision on the BBL will ultimately rest on what the people […]
Earthquake shakes Baguio City
An intensity 4 earthquake shook Baguio City early this morning according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Teachers conduct sit down strike
Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers and Manila Public School Teachers Association led teachers in conducting a sit-down strike to reinforce their request for higher salary.
Suicide bombing in Nigeria kills five
In Nigeria, five were confirmed dead while 46 were injured after a seven-year old suicide bomber attacked.
Senate continues executive session regarding Mamasapano incident
The Senate pushed through with its executive session regarding the Mamasapano incident wherein the Senate looked into the reasons why the reinforcements were delayed.
DOTC eyeing bus rapid transit to ease traffic in MM
QUEZON CITY, PIA- The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) supposedly continues to finds ways to ease traffic in Metro Manila. One of the solutions being eyed by the DOTC is the completion of Metro Manila’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system in three years. In a statement, Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said the P4.9-billion BRT System for Metro Manila will be presented to President Aquino in the next meeting of the National Economic and […]
Hollywood stars became emotional on OSCARS 2015
Rain didn’t stop Hollywood stars from attending the star-studded Oscars Awards yesterday at the Dolby Theater. The 87th Academy Awards was hosted by Tony Award veteran Neil Partick Harris, who later performed a spoof on “Birdman” in his underwear. The highest recognition was awarded to “Birdman”, which won best picture and best original screenplay and best in cinematography. Birdman is a film directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who was also awarded best director. Eddie Redmayne […]
