Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett received an honorary degree from a university in Sydney for her unique contributions in film and theater.
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Pentagon releases videos of airstrikes
The Pentagon released additional videos of airstrikes against ISIS in Syria. Said airstrike was lead by the United States, while its allied Arab nations participated.
Senator Grace Poe on excessive homework
Senator Grace Poe emphasized the need to curtail excessive homework, saying that students need to have time to bond with their families.
Mexico introduces new coach
Mexico introduced former Chicago Bulls center and assistant coach Bill Cartwright as the head coach of its national team.
Gilas Pilipinas confident to pass quarter-finals
Despite its loss against Iran, Gilas Pilipinas is confident that it will pass the quarter-final rounds.
UN meeting on Ebola
More than 140 world leaders attended the high-level meeting regarding Ebola in the UN General Assembly.
DOH reaches 63% target in its free vaccination program
The Department of Health attained 63% of its target in its free vaccination program with 7 million children vaccinated against measles and 8 million children vaccinated against polio.
Philippines to set new world record
The Philippines will attempt to set a new Guinness world record of planting 4 million trees in just one hour.
Public transport groups ask LTFRB to lessen fines
Various public transport groups attended the public conference called by the LTFRB regarding the implementation of heavier fines against colorum vehicles.
MMDA is open to the proposed 4-day work week
The MMDA is open to the proposed implementation of the 4-day work week for government offices, saying that it will lighten the traffic situation.
Liberal Party, not nervous about UNA
According to the Liberal Party Acting President and DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said that there’s nothing new about the announcement of Vice President Jejomar Binay that the United Nationalist Alliance or UNA is his official party for the 2016 elections.
North Korean TV acknowledges leader Kim Jong Un’s health problems
BY JAMES PEARSON (Reuters) – Young North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is suffering from “discomfort”, state media has said in the first official acknowledgement of ill health after a prolonged period out of the public eye. Kim, 31, who is frequently the centrepiece of the isolated country’s propaganda, has not been photographed by state media since appearing at a concert alongside his wife on Sept. 3, fuelling speculation he is suffering from bad health. He […]
