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Beijing illegally orders arrest of foreign fishermen in SCS
Beijing continues to defy world law. It authorized the China Coast Guard to detain foreigners in the international South China Sea that it falsely claims to own......»»
Filipinas spikers vow to put up a fight in AVC Challenge Cup
The Philippine women’s volleyball team will try to make do with what little preparation it had as it tries to reach for the stars and defy overwhelming odds in the AVC Challenge Cup slated May 22-29 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»
Call him ‘Gen C’: At 70, Ryan Cayabyab in tune with new generation
If he didn’t defy the earlier wishes of his parents — Alberto Cayabyab and soprano Celerina Venson Pujante — not to make a career out of music, there would have been no multi-awarded composer and musician who eventually became National Artist for Music......»»
Terrafirma stuns San Miguel
Eighth seed Terrafirma went into the David-versus-Goliath showdown with No. 1 San Miguel Beer believing it could defy the odds......»»
Filipino table tennis bets eye Olympic berths in Thailand qualifiers
A crack, four-strong Philippine table tennis team seeks to defy overwhelming odds as it shoots for Paris Olympics berths in the Southeast Asia Olympic Qualifying tilt set May 8-10 in Thailand......»»
Israel war undermining top UN court, South Africa says
South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza......»»
Pelare tells motel, lodge operators to prohibit entry of minors on Valentine’s Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Minors should never be allowed to enter lodges and motels, especially this Valentine’s Day, so that they won’t be victimized by human traffickers. Those who will defy this mandate will be charged for conspiracy in relation to Republic Act 7610 or “An Act Providing For Stronger Deterrence And Special Protection Against.....»»
Fuertes, Cua defy odds in Jubahib Cup
Stephen Fuertes and Dhea Cua defied the odds, including the top seeds, to secure victories in the premier division of the Gov. Edwin Jubahib Cup National Tennis Championships in Davao del Norte last Sunday......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 24
NEW DELHI -- Two people were killed and three others critically injured in a blast at a firecracker factory on Wednesday in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, police said. The blast took place in Virudhunagar district, about 519 km southwest of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. According to police, the victims were working in the factory and the injured were admitted to a local hospital. (India-Fire.....»»
Gwen: No ‘ayuda’ despite state of calamity in entire province
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia does not intend to give ‘ayuda’ or dole outs despite declaring a state of calamity in the entire province on Friday, May 17. The governor placed the entire province under a state of calamity after receiving reports of huge damages to agriculture amounting to over P176 million.....»»
Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity
Nanindigan si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na hindi kailangang ideklara sa buong bansa ang state of calamity bunsod ng matinding epekto ng El Niño dahil maaari naman itong gawin sa bawat rehiyon. The post Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity first appeared on Abante......»»
DBP eyes pact with CL state firms, LGUs
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is actively engaging several state corporations based in Central Luzon in a bid to expand its services to priority clientele especially those outside of its traditional market and city centers, a top official said......»»
18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño
Sabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary at Task Force El Niño Spokesperson Joey Villarama, marami pang lokal na pamahalaan ang nagbabalak na magdeklara na rin ng state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tagtuyot sa kanilang mga lugar. The post 18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»
Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 20
KABUL -- The Afghan caretaker government has allowed girls graduating from 12th grade to get admission to state-owned medical institutes, state-run Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. "The enrolment of girls who graduated from 12th grade has started in state-run medical institutes in Kapisa, Parwan, Panjshir, Wardak, Ghazni, Paktika, Logar, Khost, Badakhshan, Paktia and Bamyan provinces," the media outlet r.....»»
Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
PhilHealth eyes 100 percent hike in dialysis patients coverage
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp., PhilHealth is studying a 100 percent increase in the coverage for dialysis sessions, from P2,600 to P5,200, as it hopes to expand medical benefits for members. In a joint press conference on Tuesday, PhilHealth executive vice president Eli Dino Santos and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo said they.....»»
P8 billion medical aid OK’d for health workers, poor patients
An additional P8.005 billion for medical assistance has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management......»»
PHIC-Davao boosts breast cancer benefits to P1.4M
PHILHEALTH-DAVAO has increased its Z Benefits package for breast cancer patients significantly, from P100,000 to P1.4 million......»»
FDA recalls cancer drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled all batches of a chemotherapy drug following adverse reactions in young cancer patients......»»