Pirates kidnap six off Benin: authorities
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Pirates kidnapped five South Koreans and a Ghanaian after boarding their fishing vessel off Benin,…
5 years ago
Japan confirms scrapping US missile defense system
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan has scrapped the deployment of a multibillion-dollar US anti-missile system, the government confirmed Thursday, days…
5 years ago
Stronger ASEAN currency swap system takes effect, enabling PHL to borrow up to $22-B from facility
(Eagle News) -- A stronger currency swap among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) took effect…
5 years ago
3.7-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)-- A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental today, June 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said…
5 years ago
1 cop killed, three others hurt in clash with NPA rebels in Albay
(Eagle News) -- One policeman was killed while three others were hurt in a clash with New People's Army rebels…
5 years ago
DOTr doubles equity subsidy for operators, drivers participating in PUV modernization program
(Eagle News) -- The Department of Transportation has doubled the equity subsidy granted to operators and drivers joining the Public…
5 years ago
In photos: Mayon volcano continues to emit steam-laden plumes
(Eagle News) - The majestic Mayon Volcano is seen here emitting steam-laden plumes on Thursday morning, June 25. Mayon…
5 years ago
Valenzuela courts physically closed starting today as judges, court personnel go on quarantine
(Eagle News)--Valenzuela courts will be physically closed starting today, June 25, as judges and court personnel go on quarantine. A…
6 years ago
Top French historian slams Macron’s statue stance as another is attacked
by Fiachra GIBBONS Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — A top French historian slammed President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday for…
6 years ago
Zimbabwe increases fuel price by 150 percent
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Zimbabwe on Wednesday announced a 150 percent rise in the price of fuel following the launch…
6 years ago