Former Commission on Audit chief Reynaldo Villar pled not guilty on plunder cases filed against him in the Sandiganbayan.
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Vietnamese fisherman, arrested for poaching off Subic, Zambales
Philippine authorities arrested seven Vietnamese for poaching off Subic, Zambales.
Ukraine separatists seize second provincial capital
Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine seized a second provincial capital despite western sanctions against Russia.
Exclusive: Sanofi explores $7 billion-plus drug divestiture – sources
(Reuters) – The French pharmaceutical company is working with Evercore Partners Inc and has contacted potential buyers in the past few months, the people said on Tuesday, asking not to be named because the matter is private. The drugs for sale include treatments for high blood pressure and cardio-metabolic diseases and have roughly $3.7 billion in combined annual revenue, one of the people said. The portfolio could fetch up to two times that amount, […]
Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and United States of America: What We Should Know
United States President Barack Obama has already concluded his two-day state visit to the Philippines. One of the highlights of his visit is the signing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). The 10-year agreement allows the US military access to the country’s military bases for the next decade. This agreement was met with protests as militant groups declared it unconstitutional. They claimed that the agreement was fast-tracked so that it will be signed before […]
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds to pre-crisis levels in first quarter: Nielsen
(Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment rose sharply in the first quarter as optimism about the economic outlook improved, according to a global survey which also showed rising confidence in debt-laden euro zone countries. Globally, consumer confidence returned to pre-financial crisis levels in the first three months of this year, at its highest since the first quarter of 2007, the survey by global information and insights company Nielsen showed on Wednesday. Improving job prospects are […]
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher lead cast of new ‘Star Wars’ film
(Reuters) – Harrison Ford will lead returning and rising stars, including Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis and Oscar Isaac, for the anticipated new “Star Wars: Episode VII” film, Walt Disney Co and Lucasfilm said on Tuesday. Ford, Fisher and Hamill, who were rumored to be returning to director J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the franchise, will be joined by the series’ original stars Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Kenny Baker (R2-D2). Ford played […]
Scattered rain showers all over the Philippines
A high-pressure area will affect the weather system of the country resulting in scattered rain showers all over the country.
New flag officer in command of Philippine Navy
The Philippine Navy will have a new flag officer-in-command, Rear Admiral Jessie Milan of Philippine Military Academy Class ’82, who will replace Vice-Admiral Jose Luis Alano, who will be retiring on April 30.
Chinese media criticized Obama visit in Asia
An article in a state-run Chinese daily criticized the recently concluded seven-day visit conducted by United States President Barack Obama, saying that Obama’s call for peace and rule of international law is “hollow”.
Obama concludes Asian tour
United States President Barack Obama departed Manila Tuesday, April 29, ending his two-day Philippine state visit and concluding his four-nation visit in Asia. Prior to the Philippines, Obama visited Japan,South Korea and Malaysia.
NBA bans Los Angeles Clippers owner for life over racist comments
BY SCOTT MALONE AND LARRY FINE NEW YORK Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:46pm EDT (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the game for life on Tuesday and fined him $2.5 million for racist comments that drew outrage from players, fans, commercial sponsors and even President Barack Obama. Sterling, the longest-tenured owner of any of the 30 NBA teams, will be barred from any role in the operations of his team or be […]
