PIANIST and will stage a concert on August 31, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Little Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Ang Li began playing the piano by ear at age one. Ang Li made her first public appearance at Beijing Concert Hall at age six. At age thirteen, she made her orchestral debut with the Little Orchestra Society of New York at Avery Fisher Hall. In 2007, Ms. Li was invited by […]
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U.S. to bolster air, navy activity in northern Australia: source
SYDNEY Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:29pm EDT (Reuters) – The United States will bolster its air and navy presence in northern Australia, a source said on Tuesday, under a plan to strengthen defense ties with its regional ally and project more power into the Asia-Pacific, where China’s influence is growing. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State John Kerry are in Sydney to finalize an agreement reached between U.S. President Barack Obama and […]
Foreign Artists in Rigoletto at CCP
The full length opera ‘Rigoletto’ by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi will be staged on August 22 at 7 pm and August 24 at 3 pm at the CCP Main Theater. The title role will be played by internationally acclaimed and multi-awarded Korean baritone Daesan No, with soprano Yun Kyoung Yi and tenor Jae Wook Lee in the other major roles. Other performers include Filipino noted vocalists Ronan Ferrer, Nenen Espina, Thea Perez, Jun Francis Jaranilla, […]
Retired general confirms proper arrest
Retired Major General Jovito Palparan confirmed that the personnel of NBI and PNP that conducted his arrest followed proper procedures. He was arrested for illegal detention of two student activist leaders.
Typhoon halong slams Japan; kills 10
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when Typhoon Halong hit Japan this weekend.
Court defers pre-trial hearing vs. Tiamzons
For the third time, the trial of Communist Tiamson couple was deferred.
Bistek wants to restore death penalty
Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista is pushing for the restoration of the death penalty for drug-related crimes and rape.
Rollback in fuel prices
Starting 12:01 AM today, several fuel companies implemented rollback on petroleum products.
Low satisfaction ratings for Aquino administration
According to the Social Weather Station, this quarter records the lowest satisfaction ratings for the Aquino administration.
Truck holiday in Manila
Several groups of truckers and importers conducted protest actions against the daytime truck ban in Manila.
Ebola awareness campaign in NAIA
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport will conduct an awareness campaign against the Ebola virus in coordination with the Department of Health and Bureau of Human Quarantine.
Solons ask Congress to investigate fast food chains’ meat supply
Two members of the House of Representatives are asking the lower chamber to conduct investigations in the meat and poultry supply of the big fast food chains in the country to ensure consumer safety.