President Benigno S. Aquino III encouraged various potential investors on Sunday to do business in the country, underscoring that “there is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now,” given its steady economic growth.In his speech at the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Summit, President Aquino relayed how his administration was able to bring about economic reforms in the Philippines over the last few years, thus making it […]
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Senate Blue Ribbon Committtee continues investigation on ICC
Despite the investigation pending in the Office of the Ombudsman, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will conduct its own investigation on the allegedly overpriced Iloilio Convention Center.
Airstrike injures ISIS leader
Islamic State militant leader was injured in a recently-held airstrike in the area where he is said to be conducting a meeting. There is still no confirmation from Pentagon.
Foreign Filipino communities ask for audit of their donations to Yolanda victims
Filipino communities in different nations are asking for an audit of their donations due to the slow recovery of areas affected by Yolanda.
VP Binay attends birthday program at Makati City Hall
Vice President Jejomar Binay attended a birthday program held at the Makati City Hall Building II.
Philippines to maintain good relations with China
The Philippine government will exert efforts to maintain good relations with China despite the ongoing maritime tension between the two countries. President Aquino made this reassurance during his meeting with foreign businessmen in the APEC Summit being held at Beijing, China.
CGMA leaves VMMC to attend grandson’s funeral
Congressman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was allowed to leave the Veteran’s Memorial Medical Center to attend the funeral of her grandson.
Aquino to attend 25th ASEAN Summit in Myanmar
President Aquino will attend the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on November 12 and 13, after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in China.Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Charles Jose said President Aquino will be attending the 25th ASEAN Summit Plenary Session; the 12th ASEAN-India Summit; the 17th ASEAN-Japan Summit; the 6th ASEAN-UN Summit; and the 40th ASEAN-Australia Commemorative Summit.The President will […]
Palestinians clash with Israeli troops again over holy site
(Reuters) – Palestinian protesters fought with Israeli security forces in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Friday, the latest clashes in a fortnight of violence over access to Jerusalem’s holiest site. At the Qalandia checkpoint separating Ramallah from Jerusalem, troops fired rubber bullets as several hundred protesters marched, some throwing rocks and petrol bombs. In East Jerusalem, police fired tear gas to disperse protesters hurling firecrackers and burning tires that sent up huge […]
Exclusive: U.S. eyes China partnership on Africa power – sources
(Reuters) – The United States is considering partnering with China on improving electricity in Africa and the proposal could be part of bilateral discussions when President Barack Obama visits Beijing next week, two sources involved told Reuters. The proposal could include $5-$7 billion of commitments to improve electricity generation and transmission in several African countries, one source involved in the initiative said. “Plans have been discussed and outline ideas drawn up but there are understandably nerves given the delicate […]
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending in tanks, escalating crisis
(Reuters) – Ukraine’s military accused Russia on Friday of sending a column of 32 tanks and truckloads of troops into the country’s east to support pro-Russian separatists fighting government forces. Thursday’s cross-border incursion, if confirmed, is a significant escalation of a conflict that has killed more than 4,000 people since the separatists rose up in mid-April and would call into question Russia’s commitment to a two-month-old ceasefire deal. The truce has looked particularly fragile this week, with […]
Peshmergas blunt, don’t break, Islamic State siege of Syria’s Kobani
(Reuters) – Iraqi Kurdish forces have blunted but not broken the siege of the Syrian border town of Kobani, a week after arriving to great fanfare with heavy weapons and fighters in a bid to save it from Islamic State. Kobani has become a test of the U.S.-led coalition’s ability to halt the advance of the Sunni Muslim insurgents. The town is one of few areas in Syria where it can co-ordinate air strikes with operations by […]





