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(Reuters) — The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 cannot go on forever, Australia’s deputy prime minister said, and discussions are already underway between Australia, China and Malaysia as to whether to call off the hunt within weeks. No trace has been found of the Boeing 777 aircraft, which disappeared one year ago this week, carrying 239 passengers and crew shortly after taking off from the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, bound for Beijing. More […]
“Kaligtasan sa Sunog: Alamin, Gawin, at Isabuhay Natin” March has been labelled as the month of Fire Prevention because statistics show that a lot of fire accidents always happen in the month of March. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home, so it’s better to be ready and prevent this life- threatening case to ensure the safety of everyone including you. Here are some friendly advice to prevent fire and tips on what […]
Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition politician and former deputy prime minister who was an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead meters from the Kremlin in central Moscow late on Friday. Nemtsov, 55, was shot four times in the back, the Interior Ministry said. A police spokeswoman on the scene said he had been walking on a bridge over the Moskva River with a Ukrainian woman. Putin condemned the killing and took the […]
Leonard Nimoy has died. The actor was famed for his portrayal of Mr. Spock on the “Star Trek” science fiction TV series and movies. He died Friday (February 27) morning after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Last year, Nimoy disclosed on Twitter that he had been diagnosed with the progressive lung disease. He was 83. Nimoy had other roles during a long career in TV, film and theater, and directed successful movies, wrote books, composed […]
In today’s generation, tea has turned into a favorite liquid drink all over the world. Drinking tea is not only good for one’s well-being, it tastes heavenly and is animating as well! Today, we can see many stalls offering milk tea. Why is it popular to youngsters? Many young people today have an exceptional craving for sweet drinks. Milk tea is a refreshment that most high schoolers and yuppies appreciate. Since milk tea is a […]
It’s fun being young… to have the passion… and the drive… to change your community… may it be big or small… You can do it! February is Youth Leadership Month!
The French government will extend at least 50 million euros to the Philippines to contribute to the country’s prevention and reconstruction efforts in response to natural disasters resulting from the effects of climate change. The two countries announced the grant of support from France in a Joint Declaration on the Enhanced Partnership between the Republic of the Philippines and the French Republic. According to the declaration, the loan will be given to the Philippine government […]
(Reuters) — As residents in the Philippine town of Guiuan, which faces the Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Samar Province, prepare for the French President’s visit, they are hopeful it will highlight the impact of extreme weather upon local communities. Francois Hollande, who is in the Philippines for a two-day state visit, will be heading to the coastal community in Guiuan to meet villagers and renew his call to action on climate change. The massive Typhoon […]
President Aquino called on the international community of nations to conclude a universal climate change agreement when they meet in Paris late this year to save the planet from destruction. In a statement during the launch of the Manila Call to Action on Climate Change in Malacañang Palace, the President said he welcomed the initiative and emphasized the need for all countries to work together to address the dangers posed by climate change. “The choice […]
Malacanang has rejected calls to replace the members of the government peace panel who have drawn flak from certain senators and legislators for allegedly exhibiting bias for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) regarding the Mamasapano bloody encounter. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., the members of the government negotiating panel still have the full confidence of President Aquino. Coloma said presidential peace adviser Secretary Teresita Deles and chief government negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer were […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday (February 25) thatRussia would halt gas supplies to Ukraine if it did not receive advance payment, raising the possibility of onward deliveries to Europe being disrupted for the fourth time in a decade. Europe received around 147 billion cubic metres of Russian gas last year – or around a third of its total needs – with roughly 40 percent shipped via Ukraine. Kiev and Moscow have argued over gas supplies and pricing for the past year, deepening a rift […]
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to Indonesia‘s President Joko Widido on Wednesday (February 25) night and asked to show mercy for the two Australians on death row at Bali’s Kerobokan Prison. “Well it was a positive sign that the conversation took place. The fact that the president of Indonesia and the prime minister of Australia can talk candidly about these issues is a sign of the strength of the relationship and it’s a sign of the depth of the friendship between Australia andIndonesia. I don’t think […]
