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New sanctions package against Russia
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced a new package of sanctions as part of the ongoing international sanction response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The new sanctions are: "Increasingly sophisticated methods are being used in the effort to evade sanctions. By targeting evasion methods, the Governmen.....»»
Why Ukraine’s victory is imperative
Yesterday marked the two years since, on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia initiated an unjustified, illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine......»»
Philippine renews support for Ukraine sovereignty
The Philippines has expressed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty by voting for six resolutions during the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Russia’s invasion, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs......»»
Putin asserts authority in wake of Navalny incident, revealing regimes vulnerabilities
The Daily Guardian As the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, recent events have shed light on the extent of Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian.....»»
Ronaldo Valdez case: A grieving family’s pushback vs invasion of privacy
The QCPD says five cops will face administrative charges, with dismissal from service as possible maximum penalty.....»»
Japanese national nabbed for ‘lewd act’ released after posting bail
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A Japanese national, who was arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act while on a plane to Cebu, was released on Friday after he posted bail of P3,000. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), said that the 20-year-old suspect was charged for the violation.....»»
CebuPac receives 1st plane delivery for 2024
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is kicking off the year with the addition of a new aircraft, the first of 17 deliveries that it expects for this year in line with efforts to expand its fleet......»»
Florida: 2 dead after jet plane crash lands on highway, collides with vehicles
A private passenger jet with five people aboard crash-landed on a busy Florida highway and collided with two vehicles on the ground in a fiery accident on Friday that killed two people, according to authorities and news footage from the scene. The Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, which took off from Ohio, was on approach.....»»
New species of Amazon anaconda, world’s largest snake, discovered
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, the Eunectes murinus, but the scientific journal 'Diversity' reveals that the new 'northern green anaconda' belongs to a different, new species, Eunectes akiyama.....»»
Boeing Issues Directive for Airlines to Inspect 787 Cockpit Seats Following Latam Incident
Boeing Issues Safety Reminder for Airlines Following Incident on Dreamliner Flight Boeing has instructed airlines to check the cockpit seats of its 787 Dreamliner plane.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 14
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities recovered the bodies of two individuals, who were killed in an aircraft crash on Tuesday. The two victims are Malaysians aged 30 and 42 and had died at the place of the incident, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement late Tuesday. (Malaysia-Plane Crash-Death) - - - - KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
NEWSBRIEFS | 2 February 2024
Balay Mindanaw members mark 26th anniversary of ill-fated Cebu Pacific Flight 387 CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 02 February) — A handful of friends and relatives trekked to the Flight 387 Shrine here last year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Cebu Pacific plane crash on the slopes of Mt. Sumagaya. Among them were […].....»»
Airline changes Singapore flight number to 1989 ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific changed one of its Singapore-bound plane's flight number to 1989, ahead of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's six "Eras Tour" concerts there in March......»»
Snake on a plane alarms passengers on AirAsia flight
Passengers on a Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket had a nasty surprise when a snake was spotted slithering around in one of the cabin’s overhead compartments. A TikTok video starring the reptilian stowaway was shared by user @wannabnailssalon, and has since chalked up 3.4 million views on the platform. When the snake was.....»»
‘Mother of all resolutions’ blamed for resort construction
The Tagbilaran Baywatch has discovered what it described as the “mother of all resolutions” that paved the way for the construction of a controversial resort and other illegal structures at the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument in Bohol......»»
Scientists discover potential energy source in Manila Trench
Researchers from the UP Diliman College of Science Natural Institute of Geological Sciences discovered that a roughly 15,400 square kilometer area, or approximately the size of Palawan, within the Manila Trench could contain gas hydrates. .....»»
Very rare : Green bone found in Jaclyn Jose s remains — sister
Veronica Jones, the sister of Jaclyn Jose, revealed that a "green bone" was discovered among the actress' remains following her cremation......»»
Doing well by doing good
In the bustling streets of Buenos Aires in 2006, American entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie discovered a profound truth that would change the course of his life and ignite a global movement......»»