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DOJ Secretary De Lima confirmed on Monday that one of the suspects in mauling of TV host/actor Vhong Navarro has decided to turn as a state witness against the other accused. “One of the accused has turned state witness and is now talking to our WPP and is now being handled by the WPP,” De Lima said. “So this accused will be narrating the entire incident beginning with the planning made by the group of […]
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, April 21 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify efforts in locating and contacting the passengers of the Etihad Airlines Flight EY 0424 who need to be screened for possible Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. Last April 15, a returning overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who worked as a nurse in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was tested positive for MERS-CoV […]
Let’s celebrate the environment and do our part to make everyday a happy Earth Day! In line with this celebration, we encourage you to try these helpful tips from us to have an amazing Earth Day tomorrow!
(Reuters) – A tropical cyclone was threatening to hamper the search for a missing Malaysian jetliner in a remote stretch of the Indian Ocean on Monday, as a submarine drone neared the end of its mission scouring the sea bed with still no sign of wreckage. The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished on March 8 with 239 people on board, has narrowed to a 10 sq km (6.2 sq mile) patch of sea floor […]
The Philippines-United States Balikatan exercise begins today. The military forces started the first phase by conducting preliminary work on community infrastructure projects in Legaspi City, Albay. The exercise aims to train military personnel of both countries to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that endanger public health and safety.
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago urges the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to continue its probe on the alleged pork barrel scam to hear the testimony of Atty. Gigi Reyes, former chief-of-staff of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile.
Retired British football player, David Beckham, announced a charity fund for youth football in China based on a donation he and his wife made last year.
By Edwin O.Fernandez COTABATO CITY, April 21 (PNA) — The Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) composed of representatives from the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has signed the final draft of the proposed law that will establish the Bangsamoro government in Mindanao, officials said Monday. Ghadzali Jaafar, MILF vice chair for political affairs, said the signing was held at the BTC office in Cotabato City on Sunday, April 20. “Except for two BTC commissioners, […]
BY JU-MIN PARK JINDO, South Korea Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:10am EDT (Reuters) – South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Monday the actions of the captain and crew of a ferry that sank last week with hundreds feared dead were tantamount to murder, as authorities arrested four more officers of the vessel. Sixty-four people are known to have died and 238 are missing, presumed dead, in the sinking of the Sewol ferry last Wednesday. Most […]
Manny Pacquiao will visit President Benigno Aquino III for a courtesy call at the music room of the Malacañang, after his victory against Timothy Bradley.
Everything is all set for the first visit of United States President Barack Obama, conducting bilateral programs with President Benigno Aquino III as well as a joint press conference.
After the ultimate road re-blocking during the long vacation, the Department of Public Works and Highways is going to conduct two more projects. According to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Francis Tolentino, the repair of the Magallanes Interchange may last eight to nine months. Another project is the laying of asphalt on EDSA from Balintawak, Quezon City to Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.
