Philippines takes China to court over rights to South China Sea
Case at The Hague is being closely watched, given rising tensions in Southeast Asia as Chinese naval power grows Source: Philippines takes China to court over rights to South China Sea
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WBO strips Mayweather of title he won vs Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not exempted from following the rules. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) made this clear when, on Monday (US time), it stripped Mayweather of the welterweight world title he won after beating…
‘Egay’ triggers floods in northern Luzon
Rain dumped by Tropical Storm “Egay” (international name: Linfa) triggered floods and landslides that slowed down vehicular traffic in major roads in Isabela, La Union and the upland Cordillera provinces on Sunday. Strong winds…
WHO cites need for HIV screening
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday underscored the importance of intensified HIV screening programs to stem the AIDS epidemic in Asia-Pacific. In a statement, Dr. Shin Young-soo, WHO regional director for the Western…
Palace dares Binay: Back up attacks with hard facts, not clichés
Malacañang on Thursday came out swinging against Vice President Jejomar Binay, challenging President Benigno Aquino III’s former ally to back up with hard data his attacks on the administration. Criticisms should not be solely…
VP Binay lambasts Aquino administration at UNA launch
Vice President Jejomar Binay delivered an emotionally charged speech lambasting the Aquino administration as he formally launched his United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) party before thousands of supporters in Makati, the city of his political origins….
Political Dynasties
There have been attempts to prohibit dynastic political families, but these failed and instead they became even more powerful than ever. Read more…
After centuries-long colonial rule, PH, Spain ‘partners for life’
More than friends, partners for life. This was how Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara described the relationship between the Philippines and Spain during the celebration of the 13th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day in Baler, Aurora, on…