Japanese swimmer Ikee posts message on Leukemia treatment
May 8, 2019
Tokyo–Prominent Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, 18, who was diagnosed with leukemia in February, posted a message Wednesday about her medical treatment, on her official website launched on the same day. In a handwritten message to her supporters, Ikee said her
Japan, Austria sign customs cooperation agreement
May 8, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese and Austrian customs authorities have signed a memorandum of cooperation, the Japanese Finance Ministry said Wednesday. The agreement took effect on Tuesday. Japan now has such agreements in place with 35 countries and regions. Ahead of major international events
PSE index gains but peso declines vs US dollar
May 8, 2019
The main stock index gained but the peso declined against the US dollar on Wednesday. The peso finished at P52.11 from Tuesday’s P51.865. Volume at the foreign exchange of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $1.011 billion from $966.28
LTFRB suspends implementing Grab’s P50 cancellation fee on customers
May 8, 2019
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended implementing ride-hailing firm Grab’s P50 cancellation fee on its customers. LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III said Wednesday they came up with thedecision following a meeting with representatives from Grab and
Authorities arrest alleged vote buyer in Quezon province
May 8, 2019
Authorities on Tuesday arrested an alleged vote buyer in Quezon province. A report from the Calabarzon police said a supporter of a certain candidate identified as Fredilino Cunanan was arrested after a sample ballot with attached P500 fell from his
U.S. League
May 8, 2019
NEW YORK, NEW YORK-MAY 07: Masahiro Tanaka # 19 of the New York Yankees pitches in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on May 07, 2019 in New York City. Jiji Press
DOF chief says US-China trade war a ”serious problem”
May 8, 2019
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said on Wednesday the renewed threat by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Chinese goods would create “serious problem” if it happens. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Dominguez said Philippine exports
Palace lauds drop in Filipino adult joblessness as shown by survey
May 8, 2019
Malacanang welcomed on Wednesday the latest survey result showing a decline on the Filipino adult joblessness. The Social Weather Stations ( SWS) survey, released Tuesday night, showed that adult joblessness in March went down to 19.7 percent, equivalent to about
Latest Videos
- THE UNTOLD STORY EXPERT INSIGHTS INTO THE UKRAINE
- NEGOTIATING A NEW ORDER US RUSSIA TALKS ON UKRAIN
- Ukraine: A Pawn in the Geopolitical Game? Will Trump Intervene?
- US VP VANCE CRITICIZES EUROPEAN DEMOCRACIES AT MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE
- UNCOVERING THE WEB OF DECEIT: CIA INFILTRATION OF THE MEDIA
- SHIFTING SANDS: TULSI GABBARD’S CONFIRMATION AND THE EVOLVING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE
- FAUCI SCANDAL: A THREAT TO GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEMOCRACY
