Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




Philippines to enhance habitability of its islands in South China Sea

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to enhance the habitability of islands it considers part of its territory in the South China Sea, according to Romeo Brawner, Manila's military chief. These plans are unfolding amid escalating tensions between the Philippines and China, as both nations claim South China Sea territory and have accused each other of provocative actions in the region. Apart fr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China slams Germany for meddling in South China Sea row

Insisting anew on its claim of owning almost the entire South China Sea China has lashed back at other non-Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries allegedly meddling in the maritime disputes of the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings

BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

What to Watch for at China s High-Profile Meetings

BEIJING - One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China's legislature gets underway this week: the economy.The National People's Congress annual meeting, which opens Tuesday, is being closely watched for any signals on what the ruling Communist Party might do to reenergize an economy that is sagging under the weight of expanded government controls and the bursting of a real-estate bubble.That i.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Experts weigh in on tight race between Modi s party and opposition (VIDEO)

Interim vote counting on Tuesday showed India's ruling BJP could not secure a majority on its own   The alliance led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set for a clear majority in India's 543-member lower house of parliament (Lok Sabha), after vote counting got underway in the country early on Tue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Experts weigh on tight race between Modi s party and opposition (VIDEO)

Interim vote counting on Tuesday showed India's ruling BJP could not secure a majority on its own   The alliance led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set for a clear majority in India's 543-member lower house of parliament (Lok Sabha), after vote counting got underway in the country early on Tue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

‘Bring CA ruling on power rate hikes to SC’

An official of the House of Representatives called on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to elevate to the Supreme Court (SC) a December 2023 Court of Appeals (CA) ruling that could pave the way for higher power rates to the detriment of consumers. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Jemboy’s parents hit court ruling

The mother of slain Navotas teenager Jemboy Baltazar decried the Navotas Regional Trial Court ruling on the five former police officers involved in her son’s death......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Rappler unpacks SC ruling on Estrada plunder, bribery case

CHEERS TO Rappler for an explainer that dissected the case of Senator Jinggoy Estrada and thoroughly discussed the ruling of Sandiganbayan.On January 19, the Sandiganbayan released a 396-page decision acquitting Estrada of plunder but convi.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Jinggoy sees no political color in Sandiganbayan ruling

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada does not see any political color in the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s ruling that found him guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling

Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Ruling-Party s bet wins Taiwan s Presidential Race

Ruling-Party s bet wins Taiwan s Presidential Race.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Government to limit debt as new taxes hang

With outstanding debt at a record high, the government may have to go slow with its borrowing spree, at least for now, amid its no new taxes stance and the still elevated interest rate environment......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

China, Not Russia, Still Tops List of Threats to US

WASHINGTON - Russia's war in Ukraine - portrayed by top U.S. officials as posing a danger to the United States itself - still trails China when it comes to long-term threats to America's security, according to a top Pentagon official.The warning from Ely Ratner, the Defense Department's assistant secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, comes in testimony prepared for a hearing Wednesday by the House Armed S.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

K-pop fandoms join hands to raise funds for Girls Can campaign

Globe, through its KmmunityPH online K-culture community, recently partnered up with several K-pop girl group fandoms to raise funds for World Vision’s "Girls Can" campaign......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Beyond the Raise: Mastering Financial Prosperity Post-Income Boost

Are you still feeling broke even if you already had a salary increase or a new stream of income? You are not alone. Feeling broke can sometimes not be just not a feeling — it can be your real situation. Feeling broke despite an increase in income can be caused by different factors, which include […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

World Insights: Refusing to take sides, ASEAN insists on impartiality

A fishing boat sails in the Qiongzhou Strait as the summer fishing moratorium ended in the South China Sea, Aug. 16, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu).....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DOF limits tax-exempt status for pickup trucks

The Department of Finance is pushing for only one kind of pickup truck to remain tax-exempt as it insists on the removal of special excise treatment on all other types......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Philippine Grid Code strictly followed, NGCP insists

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines maintained that it “simply followed” the protocols set by the Energy Regulatory Commission in responding to the multiple plant shutdowns in Panay on Jan. 2 that led to a widespread blackout in Western Visayas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024