Japan’s Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday (April 7) Japan had added references in its annual foreign policy Diplomatic Blue Book to “remorse” as the country reflected on the 70 years since World War II. According to the Kyodo news agency, a draft of the 2015 report says “Japan has continued its path as a pacifist nation for 70 years since the end of World War Two based on its ‘deep remorse’ over the […]
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Palace urges public to pay proper taxes
MANILA, PIA- Malacañang on Monday (April 6) called on the public to pay proper taxes for the continuous implementation of infrastructure projects. “Taxes are indeed the lifeblood of the nation and so we encourage everyone, every working tax-paying citizen, to please report, especially those who are not compensation employees,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during the daily press briefing. “Compensation employees are withheld at source. For those who are professionals, those who have their own […]
Price rollback on oil prices implemented this week
The price rollback on oil prices to be implemented this week will lowered on P 0.60 to P 0.75 centavos for every liter of gasoline and P 0.10 to P 0.20 centavos for every liter of diesel. In every liter of kerosene, the price reduction was P 0.15 to P 0.25 centavos. The price decrease in oil prices will be effective on Tuesday.
Malacanang welcomes US support on West Phl Sea
Malacanang has welcomed the support from the United States to maintain peace in the West Philippine Sea. This came about after an American navy official said the US military is ready to respond to threats by China in the Asia Pacific region. Admiral Harry Harris of the US Pacific Fleet said his country is prepared to respond to threats against the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region in the face of China’s undisputed land […]
ASEAN has to balance environmental sustainability and economic dev’t — ASEAN Sec Gen
ASEAN member countries face a big challenge in keeping a delicate balance between environmental sustainability and economic development, according to the secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh told parliamentarians in the recent 132nd Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly held in Hanoi, Vietnam that ASEAN member c ountries, as elsewhere in the world, face this challenge despite having an abundant natural and human resources. Luong Minh […]
Proud Pinoy invention travels Manila’s roads
An inventor from University of the Philippines – Manila drives his invention through the streets of Manila. Made of bamboo, the “bangkarwayan” is an eco-friendly automobile that can also function as a boat.
Mayweather and Pacquiao conduct media workout
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will conduct media workout for their mega-fight on May 2. Said media workout will give fans the opportunity to see their respective idols’ improvement after months of preparation.
COMELEC promotes “no bio, no boto” campaign
The Commission on Elections will aggressively promote its “no bio, no boto campaign” to encourage voters to validate their biometrics so that they can vote on the 2016 election.
Starts of classes on June 1
Department of Education said that the coming 2015-2016 school year will start on June 1 and end on April 1, 2016 with 201 school days.
Experimental Ebola vaccines, successful
After conducting early stage trials in Europe, the United States and Africa, the experimental Ebola vaccines was declared safe and effective.
Summer vacation tips
Vacation is proven beneficial and to ensure that you maximize enjoyment and relaxation during your summer vacation, here are some tips from the Eagle News Service.
Malacañang reacts to accusations of bribery
According to the Malacañang, the critics of the administration are getting desperate as they accuse the government of bribery so that lawmakers would pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law.