Military recovers three improvised bombs in Maguindanao
January 9, 2019
The military said it foiled a bomb attack as it recovered improvised bombs in Maguindanao on Wednesday morning. Major General Cirilito Sobejana, head of the 6th Infantry Division, said the troops of 40th Infantry Battalion recovered three improvised explosive devices
Palace says up to Congress to abolish regional wage boards
January 9, 2019
Malacanang said on Wednesday it would be up to Congress to amend the law creating the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines urged President Rodrigo
Filipino worker stabbed by compatriot in Saudi Arabia: DFA
January 9, 2019
A Filipino worker allegedly stabbed a countryman to death in Saudi Arabia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday. ”The DFA is closely coordinating with authorities in Saudi Arabia who are investigating the death of a Filipino worker
World Bank Cuts Global Growth Estimates amid Trade Tensions
January 9, 2019
Washington–The World Bank, in a report released on Tuesday, cut its global economic growth estimate for 2019 to 2.9 pct from the June projection of 3.0 pct, warning that “downside risks have become more acute.” The World Bank also revised
Black Nazarene procession ”generally peaceful”: Albayalde
January 9, 2019
The celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene has been peaceful so far, according to Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday. “As of this time, generally peaceful. So far we have not recorded any casualty. We hope
Ghosn’s Defense Team Calls for Ending Detention
January 9, 2019
Tokyo–Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s defense team on Tuesday requested Tokyo District Court to end his detention. In a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan in Tokyo, Ghosn’s chief lawyer Motonari Otsuru asserted the innocence
Duterte signs HIV/AIDS Policy Act
January 9, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that strengthens policies to prevent the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV-AIDS) and provide proper care for those who have been inflicted. Duterte inked the Philippine
Japan to Give 3.1 B. Yen for Rwanda Water Services
January 9, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday agreed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to provide up to 3,191 million yen in aid to help the African country build water supply facilities. During their meeting at the prime minister’s office in
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