Tag: philippines

Malacanang says Phl gov’t ready to help runaway Asian migrants

MAY 19 (Eagle News) — Malacanang has assured that the Philippine government will assist Asian migrants who will reach the country’s ports in solidarity with the United Nations convention relating to refugees. Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. issued the statement Monday saying that the Philippine government will help address the plight of runaway Asian migrants, known as ‘boat people’, in accordance with its commitment to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. Coloma […]

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Kerry tells China to reduce tension in disputed South China Sea

MAY 16 (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has urged China to take action to reduce tension in the South China Sea and expressed concern about the pace and scope of Beijing’s land reclamation in the disputed area. Kerry, speaking at a joint news conference with China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, said China and the United States were committed to finalizing a deal that would block paths for Iran to obtain fissile material. […]

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DNA testing to be used to identify 72 bodies recovered from Valenzuela fire

MAY 15 (Eagle News) — Philippine authorities said they would have to resort to doing DNA identification on the remains of those who died in a factory fire, as the death toll from Wednesday’s fire in a Valenzuela slipper factory rose to 72. Those who died from the fire were not recognizable anymore as they were reduced to mere skull and bones, according to authorities “Nakita na nila yung mga bangkay doon sa factory site, […]

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PH Embassy in Malaysia concludes successful Ambassador’s Tour for the 2nd year in a row

CEBU, Philippines – The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur successfully concluded its 2nd Ambassador’s Tour to the Philippines, leading 121 tour participants around the islands of Bohol and Cebu. After a successful tour of Manila, Tagaytay, and Villa Escudero in 2014, the much-awaited tour came back even better with more activities and more chances to enjoy the beautiful, blue waters of the archipelago. “This year, we have an even better itinerary for the Ambassador’s Tour as […]

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Phl fans disappointed after Pacquiao loses to Mayweather

MAY 3 (Reuters) — Boxing fans in the Philippine capital were stunned after seeing Manny Pacquiao defeated by Floyd Mayweather during the much-hyped fight in Las Vegas on Sunday (May 3). Shocked silence replaced the usual cheers for about three thousand fans who packed the free live viewing at Freedom Park in the eastern suburb of Marikina. Fans stayed to watch the fight on the large LED screen despite a brief heavy downpour that occurred during […]

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Report says Philippines among top 100 happiest nations; Malacanang elated

MALACANANG is elated by a report ranking the Philippines among the top 100 happiest nations in the world, which could boost the country’s tourism campaign. The Philippines placed 90th among 158 nations ranked by the 2015 World Happiness Report. The report was unveiled in New York last Thursday. “Ikinararangal po natin na kaligayahan ang magiging karanasan ng mga dadalaw sa atin,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said in a radio interview on […]

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U.S. rebalance to Asia begins with “Balikatan” military drill in Philippines

PHILIPPINE and U.S. soldiers began their biggest combined military exercise in 15 years on Monday (April 20), in a demonstration of Washington’s commitment to its long-time ally as it rebalances to Asia in the face of China’s expansion in the South China Sea. The annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games are part of a new U.S. military initiative known as Pacific Pathways, involving a series of drills across the Asia-Pacific as America deploys more troops, ships […]

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Phl Armed Forces concerned over China’s reclamation work in South China Sea

THE Philippines on Monday (April 20) called on China to stop its reclamation activities in the South China Sea as it poses risks on security. Recent satellite images suggest China has made rapid progress in building an airstrip suitable for military use in contested territory in the Spratly islands in the South China Sea and may be planning another, moves that have been greeted with concern by G7 states and Asia. Philippine Armed Forces Chief Gregorio […]

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Balikatan exercise coincides with China’s “bullying”

MANILA, Philippines, April 20 (Eagle News) — The Malacañang said that the Balikatan exercise between the Philippines and the United States merely coincided with the rising tension between the Philippines and China. Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that the military exercises were held yearly after the Philippines and United States signed the mutual defense treaty. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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China warns against fear mongering

BEIJING, China, April 17 (Eagle News) — China reacted to the latest comments of President Benigno S. Aquino III warning the international community against the activities of said country in the contested territories in the West Philippine Sea. The state news agency in Beijing, China said that the Philippines should stop fear-mongering which will not help in the peaceful settlement of issues in the said area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith […]

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Philippines Makes Doing Business Easier

MANILA, April 15 (PIA) — The Philippines on Tuesday (April 14) unveiled reforms simplifying the process of starting a business to 6 steps and 8 days, down from the existing set-up requiring 16 steps and 34 days. The government also announced e-government initiatives for accessible and convenient online transactions for payroll-related payments to PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, reducing the number of payments from 36 to 13 per year. In a press conference today, the Department of […]

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Cafe in the Philippines serves coffee topped with frothy art

A cafe in the Philippines is serving customized coffee to patrons who would like to take a sip of art. Customers of Bunny Baker Cafe in Manila can ask to have their coffee etched with any caricature they want at no extra cost — provided that the owner is there to do it. Graphic artist Zach Yonzon, who runs the cafe with his wife, uses steamed milk and froth as the canvas and creates the […]

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