The new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief asks for more understanding from the public for the perceived shortcomings in their service to the nation, especially in the field of security, saying that the AFP is just now currently undergoing modernization.
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BulSU to aid families of dead students
The Bulacan State University (BulSU) promised to aid the families of the seven tourism students who drowned in a field trip in the Madlum River in San Miguel, Bulacan.
Senate will wait for House of Representatives to pass charter change
The Senate leadership will wait for the House of Representatives to pass the proposed charter change.
More OFWs return to the Philippines
An additional 400 OFWs returned to the country from Libya, bringing the total amount to 3,000. OFWs who followed the mandatory repatriation of the government will receive a Php 10,000 aid.
U.S. aid workers who survived Ebola leave Atlanta hospital
(Reuters) – Appearing thin but smiling, a Texas doctor who weeks ago entered an Atlanta hospital in a full-body biohazard suit to be treated for Ebola said on Thursday he was “thrilled to be alive” as doctors declared him virus-free and safe for release. Dr. Kent Brantly’s release came two days after a second U.S. missionary, Nancy Writebol, was quietly allowed to leave Emory University Hospital, where both had been treated after contracting the […]
Indonesia police fire teargas ahead of court verdict on election
(Reuters) – Indonesian police fired teargas to disperse thousands of protesters outside the country’s top court in Jakarta on Thursday, as judges started delivering their verdict into last month’s disputed presidential election. Losing candidate Prabowo Subianto has asked the Constitutional Court to overturn the election result, saying the vote in the world’s third largest democracy was tainted by mass fraud. Judges started reading through their findings – estimated to be hundreds of pages long – […]
Thai Junta Chief takes title of Prime Minsiter
Thailand’s military leader has been named prime minister of a legislature that he hand-picked, giving his rule a semblance of legitimacy.
Over 400 Filipino repatriates from Libya, to arrive tonight
Over 400 OFWs from Libya is due to arrive in the Philippines tonight. The repatriates where able to leave the troubled country thru a land route in Tunisia with the help of the Philippine embassy in Tripoli and a government rapid response team.
De Lima: Revision of the Revised Penal Code is now complete
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima confirmed that after three years, the revision of the 80-year old Revised Penal Code has finally been completed.
US confirms video is authentic, vows relentless pursuit vs. Islamic state after beheading
US President Barack Obama vows relentless fight against ISIS after the US intelligence confirmed the authenticity of the video showing the beheading of an US journalist.
VP Binay: It’s up to the people to judge whether it’s politically motivated or not
Vice President Jejomar Binay made an announcement that he will let the people decide if the hearing on the alleged over-priced Makati parking building is politically motivated.
Palace confirms receiving the final Bangsamoro Basic Law draft
Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte confirmed that the final draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law has been submitted to President Aquino.