Philippines-Thailand 2 day visit Aquino strengthens investment and security ties for PH
Region: Philippines
BANGKOK, Thailand—President Benigno Simeon Aquino III offers a toast to Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva at the State Banquet tendered by the host leader to the visiting Head of State at the Outer Santi Maitri Building in Thailand Thursday evening (May 26). (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by: Jay Morales / Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau). President Benigno S. A... more
Views: 1831CHEDENG (Songda) Typhoon Forecast to be a near miss on the Philippines
Region: PhilippinesIn the Philippines, in magic shows - performers say the word before performing some trick or part of the act. It's kind of like 'Abracadabra... here magic performers - say Chedeng; So like magi,c the storm expected to ravage Luzon Island for now it seems to be safe from its 210 KHP gusts.. But even the near miss, Government. in reports say it has caused millions of pesos in damage and affected travel and trade... more
Views: 2484Philippines: EX US coast guard cutter Hamilton now part of Philippine Navy
Region: PhilippinesCoast Guard Island, Alameda, California: In ceremonies at the US Coast Guard Station in Alameda, California Friday. The Philippine Government took over what is believed to be the first of three former US Coast Guard patrol vessels. It is hoped that as part of the Philippine Fleet will allow the Navy to be more capable in defense and safety of Philippine seas. Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose L... more
Views: 4054PHILIPPINES After Aquino will a Marcos be running for President in 2016?
Region: PhilippinesA Facebook group has come online that is calling for the return of a familiar name in Philippine politics to The Malacañan Palace, that of Ferdinand Marcos. This time the man the small group which has around 208 members wants is his son, calling for BongBong in 2016. The son of the late President, is currently serving his first term in the Philippine Senate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ... more
Views: 1627Philippines’ High Court denied with finality Ombudsman’s appeal vs impeachment
Region: Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Supreme Court on Tuesday denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez last Febuary 28 this year, which seeks to block the impeachment proceedings against her at the House of Representatives. According to Supreme Court’s spokesperson Atty. Midas Marquez, seven out of fifteen magistrates voted to dismiss the appeal of Gutierr... more
Views: 1755UN fund mess in the Philippines probed
Region: Philippines
The United Nations must be fuming mad these days upon learning that most of the funds it channeled for the purpose of helping train Filipino soldiers prior to their departure to peacekeeping duties in foreign shores had been misused. Perhaps, it would serve as a wake up call for the U.N. to review the millions of funds it channeled to other countries as well. Based on the series of public hearings made by the Lower Ho... more
Views: 1124Time is running out for Palawan Biospehre Reserve
Region: Philippines
Despite continued opposition by indigenous communities and the efforts of NGOs, indigenous federations like NATRIPAL (Nagkakaisang mga Tribu ng Palawan) and foreign academic institutions, government officials in the Philippines are deadest on letting mining companies have their way with the island of Palawan. According to ALDAW (Ancestral Land/Domain Watch), one of several groups working to protect the UNESCSO Man... more
Views: 1642Diversion of funds in the military
Region: Philippines
After so many decades, a retired Philippine military general had finally come out in the open to divulge in a Senate public hearing the shenanigans in the military hierarchy--an illegal practice that had enriched the pockets of those who sit at the top during their tenure. The whistleblower--Lt. Col. George Rabusta--came at a time when most of the junior and ordinary soldiers are crying foul due to the military ... more
Views: 1730The Roaring Dragon
Region: PhilippinesThe world have heard it plenty of times and only recently the fiery dragon once again roared in a deafening sound, sending a message to all nations that the once tamed dragon is dead serious to confront of what it says agitators of its political independence and self determination. China a.k.a. the dragon was incensed after the Norwegian Nobel Committee collectively had chosen Liu Xiaobo, one of the peace activists cri... more
Views: 2258The Roaring Dragon
Region: PhilippinesThe world have heard it plenty of times and only recently the fiery dragon once again roared in a deafening sound, sending a message to all nations that the once tamed dragon is dead serious to confront of what it says agitators of its political independence and self determination. China a.k.a. the dragon was incensed after the Norwegian Nobel Committee collectively had chosen Liu Xiaobo, one of the peace activists cri... more
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