Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, April 30
KABUL -- Six people were shot dead and another was injured following an attack at a mosque by gunmen in west Afghanistan's Herat province on Monday evening, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani said Tuesday. The deadly incident happened after a shooter opened fire on worshippers offering evening prayers in the Shahrak area, Gozara district of the province, Qani posted on his X account......»»
Japan to strengthen ties with EU to counter China s increasing market dominance
Tokyo [Japan], April 29 (ANI): Several agreements will be soon made between Japan and the European Union to ensure better cooperation on economic security, including strengthening supply chain resilience for semiconductors and other critical materials, Japanese news organization Kyodo News stated quoting its government sources on Sunday. The initiative is being pursued as a way to reduce dependency on countries like China.....»»
OceanaGold PH addresses legal concern ahead of IPO offer period
OceanaGold PH [OGP 13.33 pre-IPO] [link] was forced to make an unusual clarification last week after news dropped that the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) filed a petition to cancel OGP’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA), under the theory that the renewal of OGP’s FTAA unfairly excluded local stakeholders and communities from the consultation process......»»
Fuel price rollback expected this week
MANILA, Philippines — Good news awaits motorists following successive price increases in gasoline as oil companies are tipped to slash local fuel prices by less than a peso this coming week, according to industry sources. In an advisory over the weekend, Unioil said the price of diesel should go down by 30 centavos to 40.....»»
RTWPB-7 okays P500 wage hike for Kasambahays
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU- A good news for domestic workers or kasambahays in Central Visayas. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) has approved a proposal to increase their monthly wages by P500. From a minimum wage of P5, 500 per month, those who are working in chartered cities and first class municipalities in the.....»»
ABS-CBN brings nostalgic shows to ALLTV
Filipinos can look forward to a wave of nostalgia starting May 13 as classic ABS-CBN entertainment shows under the Jeepney TV brand and the latest news updates from “TV Patrol” will be airing on ALLTV......»»
Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing
This news comes as a shock, as both individuals were unaware that complaints had been filed against them until a preliminary investigation resolution was released on April 8, recommending criminal charges." The post Quezon rights defenders charged with terrorism financing appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SEC Orders Removal of Binance from Apple, Google App Stores
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Apple and Google to remove Binance’s app from their app stores, citing concerns about investor protection and Binance’s alleged violation of Philippine securities laws. The SEC said in a news release that Binance was operating as an unregistered broker selling or offering unregistered securities, posing a threat […].....»»
‘Train To Busan’ star Ma Dong-seok ipapasyal ni Chavit sa Pinas
GOOD news para sa lahat ng Pinoy fans ng Korean-born American actor na si Ma Dong-seok na nakilala nang bonggang-bongga sa South Korean movie na “Train To Busan“! Mukhang matutuloy na ang pagbisita niya sa Pilipinas one of these days dahil sa star politician at businessman na si former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson......»»
Marian, Dingdong kikilalanin ng FAMAS sa tagumpay ng ‘Rewind’
TATANGGAP ng parangal ang power couple na sina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Dantes dahil sa tagumpay ng pinagbibidahan nilang Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entry na “Rewind.” Kikilalanin silang “Bida sa Takilya” ng Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS).” Ang good news ay ibinandera mismo ng awards-giving body sa isang Facebook post.....»»
LTO appointment system set for driver’s license renewal in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news to drivers who want to apply or renew their licenses, especially in Cebu. The Land Transportation Office confirmed on Tuesday that they are planning to implement the courier service and LTO appointment system in Cebu in the first week of May. LTO Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced this.....»»
‘Some People Need Killing’: Patricia Evangelista introduces in Cebu memoir of murder
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “I cannot write what I cannot see and I cannot make people feel what I cannot imagine.” These were the words last Monday, April 22, of Patricia Evangelista, a trauma journalist and a former investigative reporter of a Philippine news company during the Philippine tour of her book, “Some People Need.....»»
ABS-CBN shows return to channel 2 via Villar s AMBS
Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) and ABS-CBN Corporation have inked an agreement that will officially bring iconic Filipino entertainment programs and relevant news to more audiences via free-to-air channel ALLTV......»»
Index closes flat on lack of market-moving news
The stock market opened the week with minimal gains as investors waited for catalysts......»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0700 GMT, April 22
MANILA -- More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted.....»»
‘Transformers’ may bagong animated movie, bida ang boses ni Chris Hemsworth
KAABANG-ABANG ang upcoming new movie ng hit action na “Transformers!” Ito ang animated film na “Transformers One” na nakatakdang ipalabas sa Pilipinas sa darating na September 18. Kakaiba ang pag-release ng first look ng pelikula dahil ginawa ito sa kalawakan! Ang exciting news pa, ang isa sa mga bibida at magbibigay-buhay sa mga karakter ay.....»»
Government urged to release P2.5 billion public transport cash subsidy
The government should release at the soonest the P2.5 billion in fuel cash subsidy to public transport drivers to cushion the impact of high fuel prices, especially with the latest news about heightened tensions in Israel and Iran, a congressman said......»»
India delivers BrahMos missiles to Philippines
The contract for supersonic missiles co-developed with Russia was signed by the two Asian nations in 2022 India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on Friday, the ANI news agency has reported. A $375 million deal to supply the systems co-developed by New Delhi and Moscow.....»»
News5 adds two more seasoned journalists to its roster
In the advent of paid troll farms, “black ops” and fake news being peddled and packaged in the guise of legitimate news article formats, the need for real journalists is more vital than ever......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 1100 GMT, April 19
CAIRO -- The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday the establishment of a special free zone to manufacture, maintain, and export marine yachts to meet standards on par with those of Europe and other international counterparts, according to a government statement. The special free zone, named the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats, will span 51,150 square meters south of Safaga town along the Red Sea coast, more.....»»