The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) inscription of Mount Hamiguitan range wildlife sanctuary as a World Heritage Site is a boon to Davao Oriental, Governor Corazon Malanyaon has said.Mount Hamiguitan was recently inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site during a UNESCO Conference in Doha, Qatar, Governor Malanyaon said during a press briefing after she paid a courtesy call on President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday morning.“It was declared as a […]
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U.S. military failed in rescue attempt for journalist Foley
(Reuters) – The U.S. military earlier this summer carried out an attempt to rescue journalist James Foley and other American hostages held in Syria, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, in an operation that the Pentagon said ultimately failed to find the captives. Foley, 40, was beheaded by an Islamic State militant in a video that surfaced on the Internet on Tuesday. President Barack Obama expressed revulsion on Wednesday at the execution and vowed the United States […]
Singson, free to leave the country
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson can now freely leave the country after the plunder case against him was dismissed.
Ecowaste warns about artificial nail polish
The Ecowaste Coalition warned against the use of artificial fingernails because they may have dangerous toxins, especially products not approved by the BFAD.
Immigration bureau monitoring 10, 000 high-profile criminals
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) admitted it is experiencing difficulty in monitoring the more than 10, 000 most wanted persons, saying that some may have already escaped the country despite the presence of hold-departure orders against them.
Landslide in Japan kills 27
At least 27 people have been killed and 10 more are missing when a landslide hit a residential area in the city of Hiroshima in Japan
Aquino should extend the country’s patrol reach, not his term-Alunan
A former senior government official challenged the President Aquino should extend the AFP’s patrol in the West Philippine Sea instead of focusing on term extension.
We did not pressure JBC – Palace
Malacañang denied allegations that it exerted pressure on the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to include Solicitor General Jardeleza in the short list of nominees for new Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Islamic state claims beheading of a US journalist is ‘a message to America’
A senior US official says that US intelligence agents are verifying the authenticity of a video showing the beheading of a US journalist by the ISIS.
Senate begins probe on alleged overpriced Makati Carpark Bldg.
A Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee began its probe on the alleged overpriced Makati City car park building, questioning Makati Mayor Junjun Binay and the city’s resident auditor.
Bayan: Jardeleza’s appointment is just part of Aquino’s war with SC
The militant group Bayan says the appointment of Solicitor General Francis Jardeleza as the newest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court as part of President Aquino’s war with the Supreme Court over the controversial DAP which the Supreme Court unanimously declared unconstitutional.
