The militant group Bayan asked help from the Alliance of Health Workers regarding the chemical added to the water used to bombard protesters in SONA.
Other News
SOMO in Agusan del Norte
The 5-day suspension of military operations or SOMO is still ongoing in the province of Agusan Del Norte even after the New People’s Army had already released their four PNP captives.
Hamas disregards 24 hour ceasefire
Hamas disregards 24 hour ceasefire description: Hamas disregarded the Palestinian-proposed 24 hour ceasefire, saying that they’ll only consider a ceasefire if there is an accompanying international mediation.
Judge tentatively clears way for $2 billion sale of Los Angeles Clippers
A Los Angeles judge tentatively clears the way for the two billion dollar sale of the Los Angeles Clippers from the Sterling family to Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer.
DBM asks Gov’t agencies to submit list of projects funded by DAP
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has ordered all government agencies to submit list of all projects funded by the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).
At least 18 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacks in Gaza
Israel pounded targets in Gaza, including a missile attack on a house of a Hamas leader.
Philippine aims to expand air services in Hong Kong
According to the Civil Aeronautics Board, negotiations will start in October to increase seat entitlements for Hong Kong tourists. The Philippines has also entered into agreements with 6 countries to expand tourism revenues.
Janet Lim Napoles to stay in isolation room in Camp Bagong DIwa
Janet Lim Napoles will temporarily stay in an isolation room of the BJMP detention facility in Camp Bagong DIwa in Taguig City. She will stay there for one week before being transferred to the ordinary detention cell.
Businessmen weighs President’s SONA
Philippine businessmen weighs President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), especially his statements regarding the government budget.
Hall of Fame induction: A Braves reunion
(Reuters) – The National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony had the feel of an Atlanta Braves reunion as pitching greats Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine were inducted on Sunday along with former manager Bobby Cox. Maddux and Glavine, mainstays on the Braves team that won the 1995 World Series while Cox was at the helm, went into the Hall in Cooperstown, New York with former slugger Frank Thomas and managers Cox, Tony La Russa […]
Emotional PNOY toots own horn, slams critics in SONA
In an emotional speech that took a little over an hour, President Benigno Aquino III gave his fifth State of the Nation, saying he is still fighting to better the economy and fighting for good governance, as he dismissed critics of his administration. “For as long as we are together and serving as each other’s strength, we will prove that the Filipino is worth dying for, ‘the Filipino is worth living for, and if I may add, […]
UN security council statement urges ceasefire in Gaza
International pressure mounts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The UN security council adopts a statement agreed by all its 15 members. RWANDAN U.N. AMBASSADOR AND SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT EUGENE GASANA: The Security Council expresses strong support for the call by international partners and the Secretary-General of the United Nations for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire, allowing for the delivery of urgently needed assistance, and they urged all parties to accept and fully implement the […]
