US Democrats accept compromise to end government shutdown
by Michael Mathes Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States - The US Senate on Monday reached a deal to reopen the federal government,…
8 years ago
Facebook acknowledges social media’s risks to democracy
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Facebook acknowledged Monday that widespread use of social media can be harmful to democracy, while pledging to work to…
8 years ago
8,000 more families to evacuate as Phivolcs says “hazardous eruption imminent” for Mayon; Legazpi airport shut down
(Eagle News) -- More families near Mayon Volcano are being facilitated for evacuation after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology…
8 years ago
Philippines to deport Hamas ‘rocket scientist’
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines said Monday it would deport an elderly Iraqi man described as a scientist…
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US government workers home without pay as shutdown drags on
by Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees were…
8 years ago
SWS: Average hunger rate in 2017 the lowest since 2004
(Eagle News) -- The average hunger rate for all quarters of 2017 was the lowest recorded since 2004, the Social…
8 years ago
Alvarez: Only vote of 3/4 of members of Congress needed to amend Charter; Senate participation not needed
(Eagle News) -- House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Monday said the Senate's participation was no longer needed to amend the…
8 years ago
Second petition vs TRAIN law filed before Supreme Court
(Eagle News) -- A second petition seeking to nullify the implementation of the first package of the Tax Reform for…
8 years ago
China: Chinese telecom company will not pose a security threat to PHL
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) -- China has allayed fears the third telecommunications player that might enter the Philippines would…
8 years ago
UPDATED: Bill seeking to ban hazing approved on final reading in House
(Eagle News)-- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third reading a bill that prohibits hazing and regulates other…
8 years ago