Islamic State influence spreads to African jihadists
WASHINGTON: Its main battlegrounds are far away and its true influence hard to judge, but the Islamic State’s black banner is attracting the attention of jihadists in Africa, particularly in Nigeria....
View ArticleSouth Korea grants PHL USD 500-million concessional loan
The South Korean government is extending USD 500-million framework agreement loan for the country’s development projects, President Benigno S. Aquino III announced upon his arrival from South Korea...
View ArticlePAGASA forecasts rains in seven regions till mid-December
The government weather agency expects wet condition throughout seven regions of the country until next week, forecasting rains during the period. In its Dec. 11-20 agri-weather forecast, the Philippine...
View ArticleMayweather says he wants Pacman on May 2
LOS ANGELES: US boxer Floyd Mayweather says he is willing to fight Manny Pacquiao next May in a blockbuster world title fight but only if he receives a much bigger share of the purse. Speaking to...
View ArticleObama’s high-tech deal with China in trouble as WTO talks break down
GENEVA: A China-United States agreement to scrap tariffs on high-tech items that was hailed as a major achievement of President Barack Obama’s November visit to Beijing fell apart on Friday (Saturday...
View ArticleClimate change policies can boost economic growth
BERNICE CAMILLE V. BAUZON CLIMATE change policies do not block economic growth since the two can go hand in hand, according to an official of the British Embassy in Manila. Stephen Lysaght, the...
View ArticleTMTC SIGNS MOU WITH KOREAN UNIVERSITY
The Manila Times College recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a leading university in South Korea, Jeon-Ju Vision University. The agreement allows Jeon-Ju Vision University Journalism and...
View ArticleThe political economics of climate change
BEN D. KRITZ Outdated economic rankings an obstacle to an effective global climate pact WHEN the Lima Conference on Climate Change went into overtime last week, most observers’ expectations that it...
View ArticleMoney won’t be an issue – Pacquiao
JOSEF T. RAMOS Ring legend Manny Pacquiao said it is not money that is motivating him to challenge Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the dream match that the boxing world has been waiting for. “I’m fighting for...
View ArticleErap faces ouster as Manila mayor
JOMAR CANLAS SUPREME Court (SC) Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, the magistrate who was designated to write the decision on the disqualification case filed against Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada,...
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Business Front Page December 15, 2014
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Today’s Front Page December 15, 2014
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WARMING UP
Participants of a marathon held recently to raise funds for scholars of La Union’s Bacnotan town perform the “ZumBacnotan.” The event also jump started the town’s improved health programs in line with...
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CHRISTMAS GONE WAY TOO COMMERCIAL
An evacuation center? No, a shopping mecca for the Christmas holidays that is open until early morning at Divisoria in Manila’s Binondo district. This picture was taken on Sunday afternoon, meaning...
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REMEMBERING ‘THE KING’
Sen. Grace Poe (kneeling), Susan Roces (second, left) and Vice President Jejomar Binay (third from right) light candles and offer prayers to mark the 10th death anniversary of Fernando Poe Jr. PHOTO BY...
View ArticlePH culture shuts door on jihadists
WILLIAM B. DEPASUPILTHE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is convinced that the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) would have a hard time recruiting Muslim Filipinos to join its fight...
View ArticleEnergy department falls short of target from ILP
JEFFERSON ANTIPORDATHE Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted that it only managed to get 600 megawatts from the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) out of the expected 1,000 MW needed to be able to help...
View ArticleFree shuttle rides for plane passengers bound for NAIA
BENJIE L. VERGARAThe Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday launched free shuttle services to airline passengers bound for Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals as part of...
View Article‘Safe’ 2014 Christmas PNP’s top concern
ANTHONY VARGASTHE Philippine National Police buckled down to work after resolving a leadership issue in the police organization that resulted from the six-month suspension of Director General Alan...
View ArticleGovt suspends military, police operations vs Reds
WILLIAM B. DEPASUPIL AND ANTHONY VARGASPRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd has approved a recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) for a 32-day...
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