(Eagle News Service) — Malacañang on Friday welcomed the higher public satisfaction with President Benigno S. Aquino III’s performance, as shown by the results of a new survey.Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey result showed that the President’s ratings “remain historically high.” “President Aquino’s ratings remain historically high compared to the same period of other administrations,” she said in a statement. “Surveys are snapshots of a political landscape at […]
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Chinese fisherman killed in South Korean coastguard raid
(Reuters) – A Chinese fisherman was killed on Friday in a South Korean coastguard operation to apprehend his vessel which was operating illegally off South Korea’s west coast, the South Korean coastguard said. Coastguard officers fired eight bullets when they raided the boat in the Yellow Sea. While the coastguard said no bullet wound or bleeding was immediately found on the crew member, a hospital official said the crew member appeared to have been killed […]
Top US Health Chief says Ebola must not become the ‘Next AIDS’
A top US health chief likened the current Ebola epidemic to the AIDS crisis of decades ago and warned that the world should act quickly to prevent it from becoming a similarly devastating public health crisis.
Special Ombudsman panel to conduct probe on Purisima, 11 others on Werfast deal
The Office of the Ombudsman created a special panel to conduct preliminary investigation and administrative adjudication of the two complaints filed against top officials of the Philippine National Police.
Aquino: “Indonesia has indeed been a true friend to my people”
President Benigno S. Aquino III and fellow leaders in the Asia-Pacific region were welcomed by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the opening session of the 7th Bali Democracy Forum Friday morning, where he paid tribute to the Indonesian leader as a “big brother.” President Aquino was greeted by President Yudhoyono upon his arrival at the Bali International Convention Center for the opening of this year’s forum. President Yudhoyono officially opened the 7th Bali […]
Hong Kong students undaunted by authorities’ rejection of talks
(Reuters) – Hong Kong student protesters said on Friday they were determined to maintain their campaign for full democracy, undaunted by the city government’s rejection of talks aimed at defusing a standoff that has shaken communist China’s capitalist hub. The government’s decision to call off the talks with the students scheduled for Friday came as democratic lawmakers demanded anti-graft officers investigate a $6.4 million business payout to the city’s pro-Beijing leader while in office. The […]
AFP, no definite information regarding new Bangsamoro group
The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said that they have no definite information regarding the new Bangsamoro Justice Front group.
Senate hearing on Makati building continues
The Senate will continue its hearing on the allegedly overpriced Makati building as well as the Hacienda Binay on October 23.
DTI and DA discovers overpricing in QC
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA) officials discovered that the price of chicken and pork being sold in Quezon City markets were too high.
United Nations Day
Every 24th of October, the whole world celebrate the foundation of the United Nations. Here are some fun facts so that you’ll know more about this very important organization.
“Ompong ” weakens
“Ompong” is now located near Batanes and is going north and by Saturday will leave the Philippine area of responsibility.
Businessman asked to appear in Senate hearing
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV issued a subpoena to the alleged dummy businessman connected with VP Binay.
