Syrian govt says stopping terrorism is priority in talks
GENEVA: Syria’s government declared that its main priority was stopping terrorism while the opposition hinted it was far from ready to negotiate directly with the government it wants to overthrow,...
View ArticleCold mornings continue in Metro Manila, Baguio City
The northeast monsoon continues to bring cold mornings in Metro Manila and Baguio City, the country’s summer capital, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
View ArticleNo security threats for King Carl XVI visit in Tacloban City
The Samar-based 8th Infantry Division on Friday announced that no security threats has been detected for the Tacloban City visit of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on Sunday. This was disclosed by Capt....
View ArticleDAR reiterates denial on Malampaya funds use
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) belied the allegations of the Kilusang Mangbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) in the plunder charges it filed earlier this week that it used the Malampaya funds in 2011....
View ArticlePhilippines embassy ready to assist affected Filipinos in light of crackdown
The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday is ready to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the ongoing crackdown against undocumented migrants by the Malaysian government. It will also...
View ArticleRussia to start fingerprinting foreign visitors in July
MOSCOW: Russia is planning to introduce mandatory fingerprinting for all foreigners applying for visas to the country. Under the terms of a draft presidential decree posted online Thursday, the Foreign...
View ArticleDepEd’s sanitation facilities not functional
SCHOOLS are possible breeding grounds for flu and cold viruses, yet the P22-million hand washing and sanitation program of the Department of Education (DepEd) is in drought. The Commission on Audit...
View ArticleUnity key to Asean strength – leaders
DAVOS, Switzerland: The strength of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is at its greatest when members work together, Southeast Asian countries said on Friday at a panel discussing the...
View ArticleBrr, Metro Manila gets colder
METRO Manila had its coldest morning this year on Saturday when the temperature plunged to 16.9 degrees Celsius. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
View ArticleBishop, priest question Aquino survey rating
AN official of the Archdiocese of Capiz questioned the result of a recent survey made by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), which claimed that President Benigno Aquino 3rd got a high satisfaction...
View ArticleGovt, MILF sign final peace annex
ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed on Saturday the last of the four annexes to the Bangsamoro framework that seeks to end the conflict in Mindanao....
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