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Backgroungder: The Republic of Nauru
HONG KONG, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Republic of Nauru announced Monday that it will recognize the one-China principle and sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. Nauru is an island country in the Central Pacific with a land area of 21.1 square kilometers and a marine exclusive economic zone of 320,000 square kilometers. Nauru's population is about 13,000. Most of them are of Micronesian origin, and the r.....»»
Backgroungder: The Republic of Nauru
HONG KONG, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Republic of Nauru announced Monday that it will recognize the one-China principle and sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. Nauru is an island country in the Central Pacific with a land area of 21.1 square kilometers and a marine exclusive economic zone of 320,000 square kilometers. Nauru's population is about 13,000. Most of them are of Micronesian origin, and the r.....»»
Volley switch not cast in stone
Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Tats Suzara said nothing is cast in stone at the moment on the reported switch moving men’s team coach Sergio Veloso to the women’s squad to replace Jorge de Brito. But Suzara confirmed Italian Olympic coach Angolino Frigoni, who arrived here Saturday, will call the shots for the Alas men all the way up to the FIVB World Championships in Manila next year......»»
Saso in striking distance
Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso fired a one-under 69 on moving day to stay in the hunt for the 2024 US Women’s Open crown in Lancaster, Pennsylvania......»»
Bacyadan wins despite point deduction
Hergie Bacyadan of the Philippines fought the fight of her life in the third and deciding round to overcome an opening-round point-deduction and edge Veronika Nakota of Hungary yesterday, moving a step closer to barging into the Paris Olympics this July......»»
Gel Aquino sings about loss and moving on in Kinakaya
After composing and writing the emotional ballad Ang Nais Ko, GMA Music artist Gel Aquino has once again trodden the same creative path in her latest single, Kinakaya. This time around, she shares her story of personal loss and her journey from grief to healing......»»
Philippines budget transparency ranking improves in 2023
The Philippines’ ranking in budget transparency improved by seven notches last year, moving up to first place in Asia and 15th place globally out of the 125 countries surveyed......»»
Elisse Joson opens up about marrying McCoy de Leon, parenting style
Elisse Joson believes that timing is key when it comes to moving on to the next level with fellow actor McCoy de Leon. .....»»
PAGASA warns of rain from southwesterly windflow; Aghon still moving away
The southwesterly windflow is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to several provinces on the western side of the Philippines until Thursday, May 30.....»»
Much hope in Mindanao
Has the promise of a prosperous and peaceful Mindanao arrived? In the fast-moving and hyper-connected world, the Philippines still struggles in joining the economically prosperous nations.....»»
DOF moves to plug excise tax leakages
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to address the gap in excise tax collection, particularly of sin products, amid the still rampant illicit trade......»»
China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it risky for environment
Washington, DC [US], May 17 (ANI): The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to hold up its claim to the disputed maritime territory, a development, which analysts have stressed would pose risks to the environment, reported Voice of America (VOA). According to analysts, the plan to build ships with mobile nuclear power sources would raise tensions.....»»
Filipina aces stay in hunt in Arizona Golf Classic
Clariss Guce sizzled with a two-eagle feat, propelling her to a remarkable six-under 65 and moving within three strokes off American Dana Fall midway through the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona......»»
Teachers group press DepEd for more funding to hold indoor year-end rites
ACT Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said that additional funds on top of schools' maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) are needed to secure suitable venues for graduation and moving up ceremonies. .....»»
2 motorcycle riders die in road crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed after their motorcycle rammed into a truck in the Philippine capital before dawn on Monday, authorities said. A street video surveillance camera caught the speeding motorcycle with the male riders crashed into the back of the slow-moving trailer truck in Tondo, a district in Manila City. The victims died at the scene. Emergency responders said the dr.....»»
DepEd urges indoor end-of-school ceremonies
As the extreme heat is expected to continue this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) has advised all schools nationwide to hold their end-of-school-year or EOSY rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, indoors......»»
Hidilyn’s dilemma in Phuket
In attempting to qualify for her fifth Olympics, the Philippines’ one and only Summer Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz was faced with the dilemma of bringing down her weight to 49kg or moving up to 59kg because of the realignment of weightlifting divisions for Paris......»»
MVP, RSA hope to seal tollway deal this year
Negotiations on the planned merger of the toll road units of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and San Miguel Corp. are moving smoothly so far, with tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang bullish on sealing the deal within the year......»»
Index closes flat on lack of market-moving news
The stock market opened the week with minimal gains as investors waited for catalysts......»»
Saso falters at the finish, settles for 70
Yuka Saso surged forward on moving day but encountered setbacks down the stretch, carding a 70 Saturday (Sunday Manila time) to all but bow out of contention in the Chevron Championship heading to a wild finish at the Woodlands in Texas......»»