Hamas militants have resumed rocket fire after Egypt has failed to extend the truce between the militants and Israel.
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Binay, expresses confidence Pnoy won’t extend term
Department of Interior and Local Government secretary Mar Roxas was said to have lauded the idea of term extension for President Aquino.
Air strikes vs. Islamist militants in Iraq, authorized
United States president Barack Obama approved the use of targeted missile strikes against Islamist militants if they threaten Americans stationed in Iraq.
China, to continue construction activities in West Phl Sea
China is bent in pursuing its aggressive designs in South China sea with plans to build lighthouses in islands also claimed by Vietnam.
Sandiganbayan junks Enrile’s bail petition
The Sandiganbayan denied Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile’s motion for reconsideration, seeking temporary freedom. The Anti-Graft Court also dismissed with finality and refused to junk the plunder case against him.
Westwood in three-way tie for lead, Tiger toils
(Reuters) – Lee Westwood stormed into a share of the PGA Championship lead with five birdies in his last six holes on Thursday as four-times winner Tiger Woods ended the opening round a distant nine shots off the pace. Englishman Westwood, long regarded as one of the best players in the game who has yet to clinch a major title, fired a six-under-par 65 on a calm, muggy day at Valhalla Golf Club to finish […]
Asian shares skid as Obama confirms air strikes on Iraq
(Reuters) – Asian shares tumbled on Friday as investors sought out safe-haven assets on growing fears that conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East could sap global growth, extending losses after U.S. President Obama said he had authorized air strikes in Iraq. Obama said in an address that he authorized targeted strikes to protect the besieged Yazidi minority and U.S. personnel in Iraq, after the Iraqi government requested help. “We can act carefully and responsibly […]
Coalition of Filipino Consumers challenge Purisima to release his SALN
The Coalition of Filipino Consumers challenged PNP Chief Purisima to release his statement of assets, liabilities and network.
Slim chance of extension in Gaza ceasefire
In a negotiation in Cairo, Hamas militants are ready to continue their attacks against Israel, making it impossible to extend the ceasefire in Gaza which will end tonight. Hamas militants refuse long-term ceasefire as long as Israel maintains economic blockade in Gaza.
Rain continues in Luzon
The “habagat” weather system continues in Luzon, bringing rains even after the departure of Typhoon “Jose”.
NDRRMC confirms death due to typhoon
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed that at least one died during the onslaught of Typhoon “Jose”, when the Pangasinan native jumped from a hanging bridge and was carried away by strong waters. More than 6,000 were affected by the said typhoon.
MCOF Young Artists’ Series continues with fast rising soprano Stephanie Aguilar
SOPRANO Stephanie Anne G. Aguilar, a prize winner at the 2012 Jovita Fuentes Vocal Competition will be presented in a solo recital by the MCO Foundation on August 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Ayala Museum, Makati City. Currently a student at the UST Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of tenor Lemuel de la Cruz, Stephanie made her debut as Micaela in Lyropera’s production of Bizet’s “Carmen” with the UST Symphony Orchestra under Maestro […]
