Following the terms of the bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the Philippines, Japan allowed trainee Filipino nurses and caregivers to extend their stay in the said country by one year, so that they can further develop their skills.
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“The Philippines faces leadership crisis” – Alunan
In an exclusive interview, the former Local Government and Interior Secretary Raffy Alunan said that the country is facing a crisis of leadership, citing several examples like the Manila Grandstand Hostage crisis, super-typhoon Yolanda and the latest, being the Mamasapano incident wherein President Aquino failed to show proper leadership.
Phl again MERS-Cov free; Filipina nurse now clear of virus
The Filipina nurse who was found to be positive for the dreaded Middle East Respiratory Syndrome –Coronavirus (Mers-COV) has now been cleared of the virus, according to the Department of Health. According to acting health secretary Janet Garin, the pregnant Filipina nurse was discharged on Friday morning from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). Garin said the nurse had undergone three succeeding tests every other day. All showed negative results. She was advised to […]
Cloudy skies all over the Philippines
Majority of the Philippines will experience cloudy skies as the eastern part of the country is affected by the tail end of the cold front.
Hong Kong woman found guilty of abusing Indonesian maid
Indonesian Erwiana Sulistyaningsih called for equal rights for all migrant workers in Hong Kong at a news conference on Tuesday (February) after her former employer was found guilty of abusing her. Erwiana stood with migrant worker representatives at the news conference holding up signs that said “End Slavery”. The landmark case triggered outrage over mistreatment of maids and shed light on abuse that many women face in overseas jobs. Former beautician Law Wan-tung, 44, sobbed […]
113,000 residents evacuated because of typhoon “Amang”; typhoon now a mere LPA
More than 113,000 residents of Bicol and Eastern Visayas were evacuated from their homes because of typhoon Amang, international name Mekkhala. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 20,695 families or 113,160 persons were evacuated in the provinces of Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Leyte, Biliran, Eastern Samar, and Samar. More than 5,000 families or 21,000 residents were placed in 61 evacuation centers. At least two […]
Philippines will host 1st APEC senior official meeting
The Philippines will host the first senior official meeting of the APEC in the Clark and Subic free economic zones.
Offical statement of the Embassy of France to the Philippines on the shooting in Paris
A heinous attack occurred in Paris, which left 12 people dead, including 4 cartoonists from the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and 2 police officers, and eight others wounded, many of them in critical condition. This barbaric act sought to silence by fear. Instead, we are all reminded that the foundation of a world of peace and tolerance is one where anybody can express their thoughts and creativity freely. It is this freedom that France, […]
PH starts year blazing a trail in international capital markets
MANILA, Jan. 8 –Finance officials hailed the successfully concluded liability management transaction, as the Republic of the Philippines marked its return to the international capital markets with a showing consistent with its now emergent sterling reputation. “It took courage and conviction to pursue strategic transaction in the midst of global market volatility. Strong economic fundamentals and track record of well placed deals allowed [the Philippines] to be the first issuer in the global dollar market […]
2015 Philippine Countdown: Biggest New Year countdown and musical extravaganza set in Ciudad de Victoria
(Eagle News Service) – Preparations are now underway for the biggest New Year countdown and musical extravaganza in the country at Ciudad de Victoria’s Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Organizers have already laid out the house rules for the Dec. 30-31 concert event which includes a drinking, smoking and gambling ban within the Ciudad de Victoria’s premises which is considered a no-smoking zone. Safety preparations are also set for the 2015 Philippine Countdown with a […]
Aquino to Osmena: “Take the blame should power shortage happen in summer of 2015”
BUSAN, South Korea (Eagle News Service) — President Aquino challenged Senator Sergio Osmena III to take the blame and be the first to explain to the public in case the country experiences power outages next year. The President made the call after the lawmaker opposed the granting of emergency powers to him that would have allowed the government to contract additional generating capacity mechanisms. “Senator Serge, with all due respect, is saying all these things […]
20 other APEC economies express support for priorities set for 2015 APEC meet
Twenty other APEC member economies have expressed full support for the Philippines’ four major priorities for its hosting of the APEC summit next year with the theme on the importance of “inclusive growth. This was expressed during the two-day symposium for the Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM) in Makati City. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario, the chair of the APEC 2015 ISOM, said they presented the Philippines’ priorities to the members of APEC, which […]
