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PHILIPPINE National police chief Ronald dela Rosa said Islamic militants in the southern Philippines who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group were probably behind the failed bomb attempt near the United States embassy in Manila. “This is an attempted act of terrorism,” Dela Rosa told a news briefing in Manila. “Because of an ongoing police/military operation there, (the militants) have many casualties. We can theorize that this is a diversion to […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets headed into the weekend on a positive note Friday, with Tokyo again propelled by the weaker yen but the dollar edged back slightly in the afternoon following its recent surge against global currencies. With traders confident the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates before year-end, the dollar is cruising along, hitting record highs against India’s rupee and the Turkish lira and touching multi-month highs elsewhere. The advance […]
Fans of Korean American K-Pop sensation Jessica Jung will be glad to hear that she will be holding her first fan meeting in Manila on 25 November 2016 at Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Having established herself as a fashion designer with her own fashion line, Blanc & Eclare, Jessica is back to her musical roots with the release of her first mini solo album ‘With Love J’, which topped charts in Korea and 9 other countries […]
MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) — The Philippines on Friday (September 2) warned Filipino passengers to take precautionary measures when travelling to Zika-infected countries and announced additional surveillance measures for passengers arriving into the country. “We are implementing stricter screening for our arriving passengers, especially from five countries in Asia. I would like to mention these countries: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. These countries have either reported cases or a transport hub that could help […]
(REUTERS) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte railed against the United Nations on Sunday after it called for an end to the wave of killings unleashed by his war on drugs, saying he might leave the organization and invite China and others to form a new one. Two U.N. human rights experts last week urged Manila to stop the extra-judicial executions and killings that have escalated since Duterte won the presidency on a promise to wipe […]
MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) — Seven persons were dead and seven others are still missing as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon continue to pummel most parts of Luzon. In its 8:00 p.m. update Monday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said: THE LIST INCLUDES ONE DEAD AND FIVE MISSING IN SATURDAY’S FLASHFLOOD AT THE SUMAG RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT OF THE METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM IN GEN. NAKAR, QUEZON […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Protests took place Sunday in Manila over Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to honour the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos with a state burial. About 2,000 people gathered in heavy rain to denounce Duterte’s plans to move Marcos’ remains from his northern hometown to the National Heroes’ Cemetery in the capital, Manila, next month. “We would be the laughing stock of the entire planet,” Senator Risa Hontiveros, one of four members of […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Five people have been killed in the Philippines and tens of thousands have fled from floods caused by days of unrelenting rain, rescuers said Sunday. Civil defence officials warned residents of Manila and nearby provinces to expect more heavy seasonal rain over the coming days as more than 24,000 people sought refuge in schools and government buildings. “We are expecting more low-lying areas to experience flooding,” National Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Canada joined France and New Zealand in the semi-finals of an Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Manila on Wednesday as hosts the Philippines were knocked out. Cory Joseph, the Toronto Raptors guard, sank three of four pressure-laden free throws in the dying seconds as Canada beat Senegal 58-55, a day after defeating Turkey. Joseph’s skill killed off a Senegalese rally that saw the Africans get to within a basket, 55-53, with […]
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Up! magazine was finally launched in Manila at the Corinthian Gardens hosted by Chavit Singson. He was also in the cover of June 2016 issue in conjunction of father’s day celebration. The Manila Up was organized by Filipino-American Press Club of California led by Andy Edralin, Edwin Leviste and Sonia Bermejo the editor-in- chief and publisher. (Eagle News, Mj Racadio)
The much – awaited direct service between Saipan and Manila beginning June 15 has yielded high passenger bookings. PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista said, “Over the past decades, our kababayans have to take other routes to Manila via Guam. With this new offering, they now have a direct link to our home country. The high passenger count is proof that this new flight is keenly awaited. We look forward […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A bustling shopping mall forms an unlikely monument to the “Thrilla in Manila”, but Muhammad Ali’s most brutal fight made its biggest impression on the minds of those who witnessed it and still speak of it with awe. The late Ali’s third and final meeting with Joe Frazier, in 1975, only went to Manila because Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos was hoping to gain popularity and prestige, three years after declaring martial […]
