Following the two-day visit of President Xi to the Philippines, the Malacañang has urged the public to "be patient" for the release of copies of the agreements signed. Speaking today (Wednesday, November 21), presidential advisor Salvador Panelo said: “We assure everyone that the government would release all pertinent information for public consumption once President … [Full Story...] about Full text: Joint statement between China and the Philippines
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Oil and gas deal signed on first day of Xi’s visit to the Philippines
Beijing and Manila have signed a joint oil and gas deal as Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day visit to the Philippines. The two nations also signed a … [Full Story...] about Oil and gas deal signed on first day of Xi’s visit to the Philippines
It’s official: First IKEA store in the Philippines will be the biggest in the world
IKEA has announced that its first furniture store in the Philippines will be the world’s biggest when it opens in 2020. Once complete, the store at the SM Mall of … [Full Story...] about It’s official: First IKEA store in the Philippines will be the biggest in the world
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Philippine weather chiefs: Don’t take approach of TD Samuel lightly
The Philippine state weather bureau has urged people not to take Tropical Depression Samuel lightly, as it is expected to intensify into a tropical storm. In a … [Full Story...] about Philippine weather chiefs: Don’t take approach of TD Samuel lightly
Chicago man gets 15 years for sexually abusing child in the Philippines
A man from the suburbs of Chicago has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting a child in the Philippines. Donald Scott Coleman, aged 64 from Elgin, … [Full Story...] about Chicago man gets 15 years for sexually abusing child in the Philippines
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Abu Sayyaf terrorist ambush leaves five soldiers dead on Sulu
Five Filipino soldiers have been killed and 23 injured in a major ambush by Abu Sayyaf terrorists on Sulu Island. The soldiers were searching for hostages taken by the Islamic State-affiliated terror group on Friday (November 16) when the gunmen attacked, … [Full Story...] about Abu Sayyaf terrorist ambush leaves five soldiers dead on Sulu
Azkals overcome fightback to secure victory over Timor Leste
The Azkals were made to survive a spirited fightback from their opponents to secure a 3-2 win over Timor Leste in the AFF Suzuki Cup. The win yesterday (Saturday, November 17) sees the Philippine national team hold on to their 100 per cent record in the … [Full Story...] about Azkals overcome fightback to secure victory over Timor Leste
Birdwatchers gather in Paoay for glimpse of giant cormorant
Eager birdwatchers are congregating around a lake near Paoay, Ilocos Norte, to witness the return of migratory great cormorants. The return of the bird will even be marked by a special festival on Monday (November 19), an event that has been held to honour … [Full Story...] about Birdwatchers gather in Paoay for glimpse of giant cormorant
Reward offered to find Russian who fleeced countrymen on Panglao
A reward has been offered to track down a Russian conman who tricked three of his countrymen out of 690,000 pesos. The victims, who all live on Panglao Island, are co-ordinating with their embassy in Manila to help find the suspect, Mikriukov Roman. He … [Full Story...] about Reward offered to find Russian who fleeced countrymen on Panglao
Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
President Duterte has said that China was "already in possession" of the South China Sea — and US military drills were just creating “frictions". The president made the statement on the last day of the 33rd Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Summit in … [Full Story...] about Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
