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China denies militarization of West Philippine Sea

In response to the criticism of the United States of America regarding the meddling of China in the navigation of international shipping lanes in South China Sea, China denied allegations that they are conducting militarization in the disputed territories in the said area. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

President Aquino appoints Caguioa as Secretary of Justice

MANILA, Oct. 15 (PIA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed on Monday Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel since 2013, as ad interim Secretary of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Caguioa will be occupying the position previously held by Leila de Lima, who resigned to seek a senate seat. Secretary Caguioa earned a degree in Economics (Honors Program) from the College of Arts and Sciences of Ateneo de Manila University in 1981, and graduated with honors from […]

Palestinian shot dead after trying to stab Israeli paramilitary

A Palestinian was shot dead on Wednesday (October 14) after he had attempted to stab paramilitary police at an entrance to Jerusalem’s walled Old City, police said. In video filmed by Al Arabyia, the assailant clad in military-style camouflage clothing appears to be shot when lying on the ground before an officer calls on his comrades to cease firing. Other television footage showed the assailant running with a knife in his hand before shots are […]

Pop star Katy Perry visits children’s theater company during Cuba visit

U.S. pop star Katy Perry visits a children’s theater company during a visit to Havana. For one afternoon, she was just another Cuban gurl. U.S. pop star Katy Perry, 30, visited Havana’s acclaimed children’s theatre company La Colmenita on Wednesday (October 14) during a visit to the Cuban capital where she met the young performers and caught a special theatre performance from the group. Perry, who started out as a youth gospel singer, visited Havana […]

Cough syrup smuggled from India causes addictions in Bangladesh

In predominantly Muslim Bangladesh, many people drink cough syrup as an alternative to alcohol and addiction to the medication is a problem. The cough syrups that are favoured are the ones that contain codeine, which is banned in the country. However, addicts can still access bottles that are smuggled across the border from India, where it is not illegal. Drugstores in Bangladesh only carry cough medication that contain substances used to replace codeine, which can […]

Sanders backs Clinton over email scandal

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won unexpected support from chief rival Bernie Sanders on Tuesday for her use of a private email server as U.S. secretary of state, helping to defuse an issue that has overshadowed her campaign. Echoing comments she has made before, Clinton said her decision to not use a government email address was a mistake, but she emphasized that she wanted to focus her energy on policy issues that were more important […]

U.S., Australia warn China over sea claims

Pacific allies the United States and Australia has issued a warning to china, saying they remain committed to freedom of navigation that includes in the disputed South China Sea where china has built islands. “Together our nations favor peaceful resolutions to disputes and oppose coercion and infringement on well-established international norms, especially in the face of rising tensions in the east and South China Sea.   Now, make no mistake, the United States will fly, sail […]

Local governments to conduct early preparations for disasters

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 15 — With the increasing frequency and severity of disasters which the country has experienced in the past years, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging all local chief executives (LCEs) to conduct early preparedness actions to reduce disaster risks in their communities. In a directive issued to all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, including punong barangays, DILG Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento said preparedness actions include: creating necessary systems and structures, institutionalizing […]

China says not planning to send military ships to Syria

China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday (October 14), that the country had no plans to send its military ships to Syria to fight with Russian forces already there, after reports in overseas media that it was planning to do so. Chinese media has picked up Russian and Middle Eastern news reports that China would fight alongside Russia in Syria, and that China’s sole aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, could participate too. Chinese media has also described […]

China says has not militarized South China Sea

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday (October 14) that China has not militarized the South China Sea, and warned certain countries to stop hyping up the issue. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comments at a daily news briefing after U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the United States military would sail and fly wherever international law allowed, including the disputed South China Sea. Carter had been asked about reports that the United […]

Premiere screening in Hong Kong the movie “Felix Manalo”

The most awaited biopic “Felix Manalo” is all set to be shown here in Hong Kong. The premiere screening will be on October 17, Saturday at 4:00 pm at Shouson Theatre in Wanchai district Hong Kong Island. Tickets for the premiere were sold out in the first day of ticket selling last Sunday, October 11 in all PNB branches. The movie “Felix Manalo”, that gained two (2) Guinness World Records, is the story of the […]

London mayor signs agreement to strengthen cooperation with Tokyo

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson meets Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe and signs an agreement to strengthen ties between the cities. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, met Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe on Wednesday (October 14) to boost relations between the two cities. Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe began the meeting by expressing regret that Japan could not compete against England in this year’s rugby world cup. “I was hoping to see Japan and England compete […]