Dubai is well known as a city that’s transformed its landscape with the world’s tallest building, the largest airport as well as the biggest shopping mall. Now, it’s achieved another world first with an extraordinary feat of construction, this time for the energy sector. Clem Orjaliza reports.
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UNDOF chief of staff resigns
Chief of Staff of the UN Disengagement Observer Force resigned following the standoff and the escape of the Filipino peacekeepers.
Senate suspends Estrada
Effective today, detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada is ordered suspended by the Senate, following orders from the Sandiganbayan.
Suspects’ lawyer links alleged car bombing attempt to cha-cha
The lawyer of the three suspects in the alleged attempt to bomb NAIA reiterated that his clients were innocent and that the charges against them are baseless.
Japan and India strengthen defense and strategic ties
Japan and India have agreed to strengthen strategic ties and re-affirm the importance of defense relations between the two countries.
House Justice Committee junks impeachment Raps vs. Pnoy
The House panel dismissed the three impeachment complaints against President Aquino, declaring them insufficient in substance.
De Lima: proper charges, readied vs. suspects in explosive smuggling
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima says that charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism are being considered against the suspects of the foiled attempt to smuggle improvised explosives in NAIA Terminal 3.
LPA may become storm
The low pressure area continues to gather strength, according to the PAGASA, gaining higher possibility of developing into a storm, earning the designation “Kanor”.
Free rides in MRT and LRT
Due to the 114th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service, the MRT and LRT will offer free rides to government employees on September 19.
Congress discuss impeachment complaint against President Aquino
The House of Representatives continue its hearing on the three impeachment complaints against President Aquino to find out if any of the three complaints have substance.
Iraq violence killed at least 1,420 in August – U.N
(Reuters) – At least 1,420 people were killed in Iraq in August as sectarian violence raged in the country’s centre and north, the United Nations has said. A further 1,370 Iraqis were wounded and 600,000 people forced to flee as Islamic State militants, who have grabbed large areas of territory since June, pushed into land controlled by Kurdish troops and targeted religious minorities. “Thousands continue to be targeted and killed by ISIL (Islamic State) and […]
NBI to give statement about NAIA car bombers
The National Bureau of Investigation will give an statement to the media about the three suspected car bombers arrested in NAIA.





