MANILA, Sept. 26 (PIA/DOF) — The national government has posted a budget surplus of P29.9 billion in August Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima reported. In a statement, Purisima said this is “wider than the year-ago surplus, once again resulting from fast-paced expansion of revenue collections for the month. This brought the year-to-date budget balance to a deficit of P25.9 billion, well-within the program and narrower than comparable figures a year ago.” DOF said the primary […]
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Islamic State gains support among Asian militants, expert says
Al Qaeda-linked militants in the southern Philippines have threatened to kill two Germans hostages they have been holding since April unless Germany stops supporting U.S. action against Islamic State, but officials have disputed the likelihood that the group will act on its threats. The Philippines’ Abu Sayyaf group, formerly linked with al Qaeda, has threatened to behead one of two German captives by Oct. 10, according to messages distributed on Twitter. As well as demanding […]
More than 3,000 Europeans fighting with is – EU’s De Kerchove
The number of foreign fighters joining ISIS have ballooned to 3 thousand according to EU.
Mario death toll climbs to 18; cost of damage hits P2B mark
Based on the latest NDRRMC bulletin, the casualties caused by “Mario” has risen to 18.
9 towns Albay may be affected by ashfall – PAGASA
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Bangsamoro bill is for genuine autonomy, not separate state — GPH, MILF assure Congress
MANILA, Sept. 26 (Courtesy PIA/OPAPP) — As Congress began discussions on the Bangsamoro bill for its swift passage into law, the Government of the Philippines (GPH), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) spoke in unison that the future Bangsamoro will exercise genuine autonomy within the flexibilities of the Philippine Constitution. They assured that the Bangsamoro will not be a separate state, but will remain part of the Philippines and under the […]
Iraqi says Islamic state plans subway attacks in U.S. and Paris
Iraq disclosed that they have credible information that ISIS is going to attack subways in Paris and the United States.
Sandiganbayan grants Enrile’s motion for hospital detention
The Sandiganbayan finally granted Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s plea for hospital detention.
U.S. proposes plugging fire-suppression hole in Boeing 787
By Alwyn Scott SEATTLE Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:32pm EDT (Reuters) – The U.S. aviation safety regulator has proposed requiring operators of some Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners to replace parts near the plane’s lithium battery in an effort to improve the plane’s ability to fight an on-board fire. In a directive issued on Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration said it had received reports that some 787-8 planes did not have foam-like plugs properly installed as […]
Asian shares shudder under Wall Street’s shadow
By Lisa Twaronite TOKYO Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:26pm EDT (Reuters) – Asian shares were poised to end the week on a sour note on Friday after a steep drop on Wall Street, while the dollar steadied close to multi-year highs touched in the previous session. U.S. stocks ended sharply lower, as Apple Inc broke under key technical levels after the tech giant withdrew an update to its new operating system. That pushed the S&P […]
Denzel Washington sharpens tools to exact justice in ‘Equalizer’
By Mary Milliken LOS ANGELES Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:13pm EDT (Reuters) – After watching the “The Equalizer,” moviegoers might never see the friendly guy at the home improvement store who picks out their tools and plywood in the same way. In the action thriller that opens in U.S. theaters Friday, Denzel Washington plays McCall, an efficient, mild-mannered employee at Home Mart, who also happens to have a past as a trained killer and a […]
UNAIDS appoints Victoria Beckham goodwill ambassador
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:52pm EDT (Reuters) – The United Nations program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Thursday named fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham a goodwill ambassador. Beckham, who said she was inspired to help after a “life-changing” visit to HIV clinics in South Africa, will focus on working toward ensuring that all children are born free from HIV and that children and women who are living with […]
