Foreign tourists in Bangkok have mixed feelings regarding the coup, with some choosing to leave the capital.
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Makati RTC hears petition for Napoles’ extended stay in OSMAK
Alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles could extend her stay in the Ospital ng Makati as the Makati Regional Trial Court has yet to rule the urgent motion that her lawyers filed.
Bridge falls in Bulacan, 2 hurt
Four people were injured when a part of a bridge undergoing construction collapsed in Calumpit, Bulacan.
Thai Army summons Government officials and ousted PM
In Thailand, senior government officials and the caretaker prime minister together with the ousted prime minister were summoned for a meeting in a military camp.
Laguna Gov. Ejercito appeals disqualification
Laguna Governor ER Ejercito is asking the Supreme Court to strike down a Commission on Elections ruling disqualifying him for overspending in the May 2013 election.
Thai Military declares a coup; imposes National curfew
The Thai military takes control of the government in a coup two days after declaring martial law.
Thai coup draws swift international condemnation; U.S. reviews military aid to Thailand
(Reuters) – The military takeover in Thailand drew swift international condemnation on Thursday, with the United States saying it was reviewing its military aid and other dealings with its closest ally in Southeast Asia. Thailand’s army chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, seized control of the government two days after he declared martial law, saying the military had to restore order and push through reforms after six months of turmoil. The military declared a curfew from 10 p.m. until […]
PHL and Indonesia sign deal setting maritime boundaries
MANILA, Philippines — After 20 years of negotiations, the Philippines and Indonesia formally signed on Friday, May 23, an agreement setting their maritime boundaries in the Mindanao and Celebes seas. The agreement , which draws a boundary between the two countries’ overlapping exclusive economic zones (EEZs), is considered as the Philippines’ first maritime boundary treaty. “This is a milestone agreement that… serves as solid proof to our steadfast commitment to uphold the rule of law […]
Filipinos reminded of curfew in Thailand
The Philippine embassy in Thailand reminded Filipinos to observe the curfew enforced by the military due to martial law.
DPWH starts road reblocking in Quezon City
The Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct road-reblocking in Quezon City, starting 10 Friday evening until 5 Monday morning.
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Negros Occidental
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Negros Occidental, at 4 in the morning today.
Pro Russian loyalists attack in Ukraine
In an attack by Pro-Russian loyalists, 17 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 3 were injured as the Ukrainian prime minister accused Russia of making the crisis worse.
