BEIJING , China (AFP) — China and Russia on Friday rapped US plans to put a missile defense system on the Korean peninsula, less than 24 hours after Pyongyang twice tested projectiles thought to be capable of reaching American territory. A series of missile tests and nuclear blasts by North Korea have pushed Seoul into talks with Washington about deploying the US’s sophisticated Theater High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD), which fires projectiles to smash […]
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Ombudsman reminds deadline for SALN filing
MANILA, April 29 – Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales reminds government officials and employees that April 30 is the last day for the filing of sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2015. Pursuant to the 1987 Constitution, Section 8(a) of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees specifically mandates government officials and employees to file their SALNs “(a) within thirty (30) days after assumption of […]
Four Guinness adjudicators to validate INC’s new world record attempts
Seen in these photos are the four Guinness World adjudicators who will validate Iglesia Ni Cristo’s attempt for four new world records. These are for the largest collection of clothes for recycle/donation; the most shoes donated to charity in 24 hours; the most medical ultrasound examinations in eight hours; and the most medical risk assessment in eight hours.
PH to pay P586-M of total Panguil Bay Bridge project
MANILA, Apr. 29 — The national budget will fund P586 million of the total P4.9 billion cost for the construction of the pioneering Panguil Bay Bridge project in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said during the ceremonial signing today of the loan agreement between the Philippine Government and the Export-Import Bank of Korea-Economic Development Cooperation Fund (KEXIM-EDCF). P4.2 billion will be funded through loan proceeds, while the remaining P586 million will be […]
DOLE issues advisory safeguarding welfare of movie, TV workers
MANILA, April 29 – Workers in movie and television outfits can now look forward to a more caring and welfare-focused employment condition as Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis Baldoz on Thursday, April 28 issued an advisory that regulates the industry’s working hours and provides strict adherence to other labor and occupational safety and health standards. Heeding the appeal of officers and representatives of film and TV industry labor force, Baldoz issued DOLE Labor Advisory No. 04 […]
More tigers poached so far this year than in 2015: census
NEW DELHI , India (AFP) — More tigers have been killed in India already this year than in the whole of 2015, a census showed Friday, raising doubts about the country’s anti-poaching efforts. The Wildlife Protection Society of India, a conservation charity, said 28 of the endangered beasts had been poached by April 26, three more than last year. Tiger meat and bones are used in traditional Chinese medicine and fetch high prices. “The stats […]
Hong Kong, Singapore registered overseas voters cast votes in Moscow under new COMELEC rule
Seven Filipino overseas voters who were not registered at the Philippine Embassy in Moscow were able to vote at the Embassy on April 26 following a new Comelec rule allowing this. The new Comelec rule provides that all registered overseas voters with active registration status may vote at the Foreign Service Post (FSP) near their current residence or work. A day after the Philippine Embassy in Moscow circulated this new rule, six voters registered in Hong […]
DENR commends designation of Albay as UNESCO biosphere reserve
QUEZON CITY, Apr. 29 — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has congratulated the province of Albay on being named a biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Paje said the designation gives due recognition to the province’s commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. “Albay’s recognition as a UNESCO biosphere reserve is a tribute to the outstanding efforts of […]
Australian aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan
SYDNEY,Australia (AFP) — An Australian woman working for a charity in Afghanistan has been kidnapped, the country’s foreign minister said Friday. Julie Bishop said Canberra was working to secure the release of Katherine Jane Wilson, but insisted Australia does not pay ransoms for hostages. Wilson, who also uses the first name Kerry, was grabbed in the city of Jalalabad, close to the border with Pakistan, on Thursday, a government official in the area told AFP. […]
Only 13 days left for overseas Filipinos to cast their votes
MANILA, April 29 – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has renewed its urgent call on all Filipino registered overseas voters in Saudi Arabia to cast their votes now and not wait until the last days of elections ending on May 09. This is in light of the modest voter turnout during the first 18 days of overseas voting in Riyadh and Al Khobar. The following graphic shows actual voter turnout from April 9 to 25: As […]
Video: Trump outlines foreign policy
Republican front-runner Donald Trump vowed to seek better relations with Russia and China if elected president in November and said he would make U.S. allies bear more of the financial burden for their defense. In a major speech, Trump delivered a withering critique of Barack Obama’s foreign policy, saying the Democratic president has let China take advantage of the United States and has failed to defeat Islamic State militants. Reuters
Voting machines and ballots already under the jurisdiction of the COMELEC – SMARTMATIC
QUEZON City, Philippines – SMARTMATIC cleared through its spokesperson, Atty. Karen Jimeno, that the Commission on Elections now has jurisdiction over the vote-counting machines, ballots and other election paraphernalia after the turn-over of said equipment and materials even before the delivery of the same. SMARTMATIC made the clarification in order to direct all complaints to the COMELEC regarding delayed delivery and others. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]
