Iraqi Kurdistan protests turn deadly
by Shwan Mohamad Agence France-Presse (SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq) - Five people were killed and dozens wounded in Iraqi Kurdistan on Tuesday as security forces…
8 years ago
San Miguel buys Masinloc power plant for $1.9 billion
(Agence France Presse) -- Top Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp said Tuesday it has bought the Masinloc power plant for…
8 years ago
Most Asian markets climb after Wall St hits new records
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets extended gains Tuesday, taking a lead from fresh records on Wall…
8 years ago
UPDATED: PHL temporarily withdraws application from US aid agency to focus on rebuilding Marawi
(Eagle News) -- The Philippines has opted to temporarily withdraw its application from a United States aid agency, Malacañang said…
8 years ago
Philippine storm Urduja’s death toll rises to 43 as hopes fade for dozens missing
The death toll from a tropical storm that pummelled the central Philippines rose to 43 with hopes fading for…
8 years ago
President Duterte signs into law P3.77 trillion nat’l budget for 2018, and tax reform bill
(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law on Tuesday the P3.77-trillion national budget for 2018 and the…
8 years ago
AFP sacks Navy chief
(Eagle News) -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has relieved the Navy chief from his post. Navy Flag Officer…
8 years ago
Roque: President Duterte wants third telecommunications player from China “up and about” by first quarter of 2018
(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte wants the third telecommunications player "up and about" by the first quarter of 2018.…
8 years ago
PAO to provide free legal assistance to alleged victims of Dengvaxia, their kin
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service Victims of the Dengvaxia snafu will now receive free legal assistance from the Public…
8 years ago
5 more SC justices ready to take witness stand in impeachment case against Sereno
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) -- Five more Supreme Court Justices will take the witness stand against Chief Justice Ma.…
8 years ago