Philippines halts oil and gas exploration in disputed South China Sea
Manila has suspended oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman said Wednesday,…
4 years ago
Taiwan charges nine in rare migrant fishing abuse prosecution
Filipino and indonesian crew among those who suffered while working in Taiwan fishing fleet TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwanese prosecutors…
4 years ago
Norway gives Ukraine anti-air missiles
OSLO, Norway (AFP) -- Norway has given Ukraine around 100 French-made Mistral anti-air missiles, the government said on Wednesday. The…
4 years ago
Ukraine says evacuation corridor agreed for Mariupol
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine said it had agreed with Russian forces to open a safe route Wednesday for…
4 years ago
YouTube removes channel promoting future Hong Kong leader
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- US video hosting service YouTube Wednesday suspended a channel promoting Hong Kong official John Lee's…
4 years ago
4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Wednesday
(Eagle News) -- A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Wednesday, April 20. According to the Philippine Institute of…
4 years ago
Last disqualification case against Marcos junked by Comelec for “lack of merit”
Bongbong Marcos says he's happy ruling came before May 9 polls (Eagle News) – The last disqualification case filed…
4 years ago
Oil stabilises after big drop on IMF growth cut
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets were flat on Wednesday as oil began clawing its way back up…
4 years ago
PAGASA: Easterlies affecting PHL
(Eagle News) -- The easterlies are affecting the country. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as…
4 years ago
NDRRMC: 178 reported dead due to “Agaton”
(Eagle News) -- The death toll due to the onslaught of Tropical Depression Agaton has risen to 178, according…
4 years ago