Two competing American cable companies, HBO and Showtime are discussing the possibility of the joint pay-per-view broadcast of the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight.
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SC asks DOJ et al to explain transfer of convicted drug lords
The Supreme Court asked the Department of Justice and its subordinate agencies, the National Bureau of Investigation and the New Bilibid Prison to explain their transfer of nineteen high-profile inmates last December.
PNP, all systems go
The Philippine National Police is ready for the 5-day papal visit, with PNP Regional Director Carlo Balmoria saying that the PNP is already “all systems go”.
Applications for 2015 JET Programme – Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) Position Now Open
The Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications from the Philippines for one Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) position in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan under the 2015 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Responsibilities On top of general job duties as Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) stated in the JET Programme Guidelines, the selected candidate for this position is expected to provide support and serve as point of contact for key representatives of the prefecture’s […]
Motorcycle accident in La Union
A motorcycle collided with a truck in Bacnotan, La Union resulting in the back rider of the motorcycle being critically injured.
AFP faces security challenge during papal visit
The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines called the papal visit a “security nightmare”, with AFP Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang saying that it is no joke to guarantee the safety of the leader of the Catholic Church.
Al Qaeda admits involvement in Paris atttack
The Al-Qaeda in Yemen admitted that they are behind the attacks on the French satirical publication “Charlie Hebdo”, saying that it is in retaliation for the alleged insult against Prophet Muhammad.
MIAA cancels flights in preparation for arrival of Pope Francis
The Manila International Airport Authority cancelled domestic and international flights in preparation for the arrival of Pope Francis.
“Amang” enters PAR
The first storm for 2015 has finally entered the Philippine area of responsibility according to the PAGASA.
Obama unveils new cyber security proposal
United States President Barak Obama unveiled a new cyber-security legislative proposal to promote better information sharing between the government and the private sector.
Beer poisoning kills 71 in Mozambique
An official said that 71 people were killed after consuming a homemade brew in a funeral in Mozambique.
Immigration installs new passport readers
The Bureau of Immigration installed new passport readers in the NAIA just in time for the papal visit as well as the Philippine hosting of the APEC summit this year.
