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Retired Justice retains his post as president of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), after a Manila court issued a writ of preliminary injunction against the PLM Board of Regents, preventing them to execute a resolution ousting said retired Justice from his position as university president.
Another weather disturbance is being monitored by the PAGASA, which expects it to enter the Philippine area of responsibility by Monday or Tuesday next week.
An explosion caused by a gas leak resulted in 22 deaths and more than 200 injured in Taiwan.
Another storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility is being monitored by the PAGASA, which will be designated “Jose” when it enters the country. The “habagat” continues to bring rains to much of the country.
A new strain of malaria, one that is drug-resistant, has been spotted in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines already preparing for said disease. The Department of Health is currently disseminating information about this new malaria strain, further adding the 50% of the provinces are already malaria free.
Due to the Ebola virus threat, the Bureau of Quarantine is closely monitoring the various entry points to the Philippines, asking passengers to submit themselves for voluntary check-ups whenever they feel symptoms which is similar to that of the flu.
Thousands gathered at the Philippine Arena, not only to watch “Ang Bayan Mo’y Nagpupuri: A Musical Play”, but also to participate in the ongoing centennial celebration of the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
As it moves away from the Philippines, “Inday” gains strength, earning the status of a tropical storm.
President Barack Obama said that the United States has expanded sanctions against Russia for its continued support of Ukrainian rebels, targeting financial, energy and defense sectors of the Russian economy.
Malacañang remains unfazed by rumors of a coup d’etat against President Aquino, saying that the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are satisfied with the government.
(Reuters) – The father of Juventus striker Carlos Tevez was kidnapped in Buenos Aires on Tuesday before being released following the payment of a ransom, according to local media. Reports said the footballer had initially looked to fly from Turin, where he is in pre-season training, to Argentina on hearing the news of the kidnapping but he remained in Italy. Tevez said on Twitter that his father had been released without harm. “I thank everyone […]
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association was navigating uncharted and possibly treacherous waters, first when it banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life for racist remarks and then when it demanded the team be sold by September. A court has thrown the league a big life preserver by clearing the way for the 80-year-old real estate billionaire’ s estranged wife to complete the $2 billion sale of the franchise to former Microsoft Corp […]
