(Reuters) – A few brief encounters between Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin during an Asia-Pacific summit in China on Tuesday spoke volumes about the chilly state of relations between the United States and Russia. With the two men crossing paths twice this week, first in Beijing and later at a G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, there was little chance they could avoid interacting on the international stage – and with the eyes of the world press and fellow leaders upon them. Obama and […]
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KBP: A little disappointed by cancellation of Binay-Trillanes debate
The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas respects the withdrawal of Vice President Jejomar Binay from his scheduled debate with Senator Trillanes.
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United States President Barack Obama urged China to be a partner in underwriting international development and not in undermining it.
PHIVOLCS records volcanic quake in Mayon
Mayon Volcano once again exhibited activity when PHIVOLCS recorded a volcanic quake in the said volcano.
VP Binay retracts debate with Senator Trillanes
In his birthday celebration, Vice President Jejomar Binay retracted his challenge to debate Senator Antonio Trillanes.
Philippines formally accepts hosting of APEC 2015
The Philippines formally accepted the chairmanship of the APEC 2015, wherein the country will host the summit next year.
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago files resolution regarding investigation of alleged “Hacienda Binay”
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago filed a resolution asking for an independent investigation regarding the conversion of the agricultural land to commercial land of the alleged “Hacienda Binay”.
China welcomes international leaders for APEC Summit
China gave a grand welcome to the leaders of the 21 member nations of APEC.
$ 1.6 B worth of foreign donations for Yolanda victims, according to international group
According to the Foreign Aid Transparency Hub, the total foreign donations for the survivors of “Yolanda” reached $1.6 billion.
VP Binay celebrates 72nd birthday
Vice President Jejomar Binay celebrated his 72nd birthday at the Philippine Navy and Marines, where he participated in a workout followed by a boodle fight.
Obama urges China to be partner in ensuring world order
(Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday a successful China was in the interests of the United States and the world but Beijing had to be a partner in underwriting international order, and not undermine it. Speaking to growing concerns among U.S. and other companies about the Chinese business environment after arriving in Beijing, Obama also urged China to reject the use of cyber theft for commercial gain and create a more level playing field where policy is not […]
Landmark Hong Kong-China stock trading scheme to start Nov. 17
(Reuters) – A long-awaited trading link between Hong Kong and Shanghai will launch on Nov. 17, a crucial step towards opening China’s capital markets that will give foreign and Chinese individual investors unprecedented access to each others’ stock exchanges. The announcement by Hong Kong and Chinese regulators on Monday comes as China is making a big push to widen the use of the yuan, with Canada and Malaysia becoming the latest addition to a growing […]





