Trade ministers resumed talks aimed at creating a 12-nation trade pact in the Asian-Pacific region, as the U.S. and Japan pushed to reinvigorate a process stalled by bilateral disagreements. Gladys Bustamante reports from Singapore
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China’s Xi issues veiled warning to Asia over military alliances
(Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to warn some Asian nations on Wednesday about strengthening military alliances to counter China, saying this would not benefit regional security. But he also pledged to peacefully resolve China’s disputes over territory, which have intensified in recent years, especially in the South and East China Seas. “To beef up military alliances targeted at a third party is not conducive to maintaining common security in the region,” Xi said in a speech, […]
Chinese President urges Asian unity
(Reuters) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on Asian countries to promote unity, cooperation and development of the continent. Xi made the call during his speech at a banquet he and his wife Peng Liyuan gave to the guests attending the fourth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Shanghai. There are several major emerging economies in today’s Asia, a continent with a variety of systems and cultures, Xi said, and the rise […]
Napoles, poised to renew her appeal to remain in hospital
Napoles camp as the Makati Regional Trial Court to reconsider its decision due to internal bleeding.
Vietnam PM Dung arrives in the country
The Vietnamese prime minister is now in the Philippines for a three-day working visit at the invitation of President Aquino. He will also attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Indonesian President Yudhoyono, also arriving in Manila
The Indonesian president will arrive in the Philippines for a two-day state visit and he will also attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Comelec disqualifies Laguna governor E.R. Ejercito
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, May 21 (PNA) — Voting 7-0, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed the disqualification of Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon “E.R.” Ejercito for overspending during the May 2013 elections. In a 21-page resolution released on Wednesday, the Commission en banc upheld the decision of the poll body’s First Division last September 26, that found Ejercito spending beyond his Php 4.5 million campaign spending limit or Php 3 for each of […]
Teachers will not have salary hike this year
According to the Department of Education, the requested hike on teachers’ salary will not be granted this year because the budget was already set, but it could be possibly granted on 2015.
Napoles experiences internal bleeding
According to her attorney, Janet Lim Napoles unexpectedly experienced internal bleeding, thus obliging them to once again file a motion to the Makati Regional Trial Court to stay at the Ospital ng Makati, inspite of the court’s prior decision denying Napoles’ early request to stay at the said hospital.
DOLE mulls deployment ban to Thailand
According to the Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldos, said department is studying the necessity of implementing a deployment ban on Thailand after the declaration of martial law in the said country.
President Aquino presides over the 23rd World Economic Forum East Asia
Today marks the start of the 23rd World Economic Forum in East Asia with President Aquino presiding over the said event which will be attended by 600 delegates from the business, finance and civil society sectors from 30 countries.
Suspected hold uppers, arrested
Arrested in Lawton, Manila are three suspected hold-uppers after victimizing the passengers of a public utility jeep.