A low pressure area was spotted 240 km east-northeast of Catarman, Samar and may make a landfall before eventually dissipating.
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Obama looks to salvage Asia ‘Pivot’ as allies fret about China
United States President Barack Obama seeks to strengthen ties with Asian allies as he visits Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Philippines-U.S. bilateral exercise balikatan begins with community projects in Albay
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.
Philippines, ready for US President Obama’s visit
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.
Philippines grants visa-free privilege to 7 more countries
MANILA (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that effective Tuesday (April 15), nationals of seven additional countries will now enjoy visa-free privilege to enter the Philippines for a period of 30 days. These countries are Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The privilege aims to promote tourism and investments from these countries, all of which have been emerging as key players in the international economic community and which have growing […]
FAA upgrades Philippines’ aviation safety rating to category 1
The Philippines has finally met the criteria for Category One rating, following a successful international aviation safety assessment this year.
Tropical Storm ‘Domeng’ maintains strength but reduces speed
MANILA, April 7 (PNA) — Tropical storm “Domeng” has maintained its strength but reduced its speed and continues to move west northwest, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Jun Galang said that as of 4 a.m., “Domeng” was spotted 880 km east of Davao City (6.9°N 134.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near center and gustiness of up to 80 […]
Temperature rises in the Philippines
The country will experience rising temperatures due to the easterlies.
Philippines, one of the top ten new emerging countries
The Philippines was included in the top new emerging countries with positive future developments in its economy.
California senator charged with corruption and gun smuggling
A senator in California was arrested for gun smuggling for his activities the United States and the Philippines. The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Democratic State Senator Leland Yee. He was also charged with corruption and conspiring to import and traffic firearms. Prosecutors criminally charged Yee, a child psychologist, in federal court in San Francisco on Wednesday (March 26) with two felony counts of conspiring to import and traffic in firearms and six corruption counts. […]
Philippines to continue helping search for MH370
President Aquino promised that the Philippines will continue to help in the search for MH370 and extends full support to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak
Tension between China and the Philippines to rise according to international observers
According to international observers, the tension between China and Philippines will rise regarding the territorial dispute in West Philippine Sea , with the Philippines filing a case against China in the arbitration tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands.
