BRUSSELS – “Launching negotiations with the Philippines will represent an important milestone in the EU-Philippine relations and a further evidence of the EU’s commitment to Southeast Asia.” EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Gregory Domingo today agreed to start negotiations for an EU-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA). Both sides share the ambition to conclude an agreement that covers a broad range of issues, including elimination of customs duties and other barriers to trade, […]
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PH now has 415 classified caves
The country now has a total of 415 classified caves, which the government is required to preserve and ensure their sustainable use. This developed as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has classified an additional 51 caves to guide communities on their responsible management. Prior to this, 364 caves had already been classified by the agency according to their characteristics. “As with other natural resources, caves are natural treasures that we need to […]
Philippines vows stronger military to back South China Sea claim
Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed on Monday (December 21) to leave behind a stronger and a more capable armed forces to face maritime challenges in the South China Sea when he leaves office next year. Aquino, ineligible to run for re-election under the constitution, promised to spend about 83.90 billion pesos ($1.77 billion) in a five-year period until 2017 to strengthen the military as China asserts its claims to most of the disputed waters. The […]
Donaire returns victorious
After his victory by unanimous decision, WBO Super Bantam Weight Champion Nonito Donaire returned to the Philippines after his match against Cesar Juarez of Mexico. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Airports operation in the Philippines, back to normal
After the rampage of “Nona”, 81 airports around the Philippines under the administration of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. CAAP added that said airports only sustained minor damages. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/zgDkgAC5CuQ
PH economic gains due to good governance
The steady streak of improvements and recognition in the Philippines’ global competitiveness can be attributed to good governance implemented by the Aquino administration, a senior official said Friday. During the Kapihan sa Media ng Bayan held at the Philippine Information Agency, Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said that it was good governance and macroeconomic reforms, which led to the good performance of the government, and then eventually, the Philippines being recognized as the most improved […]
Philippines can become Southeast Asia’s production hub
A report says that the Philippines has what it takes to become Southeast Asia’s production hub once the regional integration kicks in by the end of the year. The report titled “Moving across Borders: The Philippines and the ASEAN Economic Community” released yesterday, December 8 by Auditing firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co., discussed the country’s prospects on the looming integration of the 10-member ASEAN. On the positive side, the country’s young demographics could work […]
Philippines, fourth in list of calamities due to climate change
According to the study made by the group German Watch, the Philippines is fourth in the list of countries most affected by calamities brought by climate change. The top three countries are: Serbia, Afghanistan and Bosnia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
PH confident of Hague South China Sea ruling
The Philippines has expressed optimism the permanent court of arbitration in The Hague will hand down a “truly just solution” to its case against China over disputed waters. In his speech before the tribunal Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario said and we quote: “We recognize that the tribunal’s mission is judicial. The tribunal must decide the claims on the basis of the facts and the law, in this case UNCLOS. We submit that on […]
South Korea travel ban against several areas in the Philippines to be implemented today
The travel ban issued by the South Korean government against several areas in the Philippines will be implemented on Tuesday, December 1. The South Korean government refrained its citizens from travelling in four regions of the southern island of Mindanao – Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi and Zamboanga.
Czech sci-fi icon launches anthology of short stories in the Philippines
Ondřej Neff, notable Czech writer, journalist and photographer, author of more than two dozen science fiction books, visited the Philippines to launch his short story collection in English translation. At Uno Morato café and bookshop, the premier speculative fiction hub in Quezon City, he met with local writers and readers. Published by Anvil Press in cooperation with the Czech Embassy, the book entitled “The Fourth Day to Eternity and Other Stories” featured four of Neff’s […]
South Korea implements travel ban against several areas in the Philippines
The South Korean government issued a travel ban against several areas in the Philippines. Said country adivised its citizens to stay away from the southern part of the Philippines, in particular Zamboanga, Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-tawi. Said ban was issued after a South Korean national was found dead last month after being kidnapped by Muslim militants in Zamboanga last January. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by […]
