The Philippine index rises 1.1 per cent, after ending the previous week about 1 per cent lower. — File picSINGAPORE, March 12 — South-east Asian stock markets rose today, tracking Asian peers, after chances of the US Federal ReserveRead more
Subic-BlogOne other significant site for the Chinese activity is Subic Bay, home of the US Seventh Fleet at the height of the Philippine–US Military Bases Agreement (1947-1991). China reportedly wants to widen and lengthen the runways to accommodate biggerRead more
Subic-BlogDuterte falsely blames the previous Aquino administration for the militarisation of the West Philippine Sea. China's island reclamation began during the Aquino administration, but militarisation started under Duterte's watch. The Philippine government blames the US for not stopping China'sRead more
Subic-BlogThe project has drawn legal challenges and opposition from environmental groups and Native American tribes as well as from municipalities such as Vancouver and Burnaby. It's also sparked a dispute between the provinces of Alberta, which has the world'sRead more
Subic-BlogBEIJING — China said Sunday that it will not initiate a trade war with the United States, but vowed to defend its national interests in the face of growing American protectionism. “There are no winners in a trade war,Read more
Subic-Blog“e should teach patriotism so we could have loyalty to our country,” he said in a mix of Filipino and English. Though patriotism is already being taught in schools, Basas said they still welcomed Pacquiao's effort to infuse aRead more
Subic-BlogThe US Embassy in the Philippines has commended the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Human Trafficking Division and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center for the recent arrest of Anselmo Ico Jr. and the rescueRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines — The United States (US) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has formed its first Asian anti-transnational crime unit in the Philippines that is set to crack down on child abuse. Known as the Philippine Transnational Criminal Investigation UnitRead more
Subic-BlogPhilippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said: "The Philippines takes grave exception to the irresponsible and disrespectful comments of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights that cast untoward aspersions regarding the President of the Republic ofRead more
Subic-BlogThe first battle of the war, however, did not take place in Cuba, but half a world away, in the Spanish-controlled Philippine Islands, with an American military success story by August 1898. The Cuban campaign was similarly swift andRead more
Subic-BlogManila has accused Corpuz of "alleged membership of the Communist Party of the Philippines and (the) New People's Army", Zeid said. The New People's Army, which is waging a decades-old Maoist armed rebellion, has been designated a "terrorist organisation"Read more
Subic-BlogIt feels good to see the Philippines on top of the list of “Best Countries to Invest In” published recently by the web-based magazine US News & World Report. The Philippines placed No. 1 in the rankings despite theRead more
Subic-BlogNHK learned that the man was detained on suspicion of human trafficking and other charges on Thursday after police searched his home in an impoverished area outside Manila. US and Norwegian authorities joined the investigation, as they track foreignRead more
Subic-Blog“All of us want to fix Boracay and put everything in order,” she said. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Boracay said “closing down Boracay is not the solution to the problems we have been dealing with for aRead more
Subic-BlogPARIS, March 7 (Reuters) – Sanofi will decide shortly whether to seek regulatory approval for its dengue vaccine Dengvaxia in the United States and remains committed to the medicine despite a health scare in the Philippines, a senior executiveRead more
Subic-BlogHow much of this is from a lasting love for the Philippines? How much of this comes from Japan's own desire to forge a more independent policy from the US in Asia? Is it possible also that this isRead more
Subic-BlogU.S. News & World Report. Philippines Seeks 'Terrorist' Tag for 600 Alleged Communist Guerrillas. More. By Manuel Mogato. MANILA (Reuters) – A U.N. special rapporteur, a former Philippine lawmaker and four former Catholic priests are among more than 600Read more
Subic-BlogThe growing inequality has led to the rise of populist leaders, including US President Donald Trump. 52nd wealthiest in world Sy's net worth of $ 20 billion is over three times larger than the fortune of the next richestRead more
Subic-BlogPARIS (Reuters) – Sanofi will decide shortly whether to seek regulatory approval for its dengue vaccine Dengvaxia in the United States and remains committed to the medicine despite a health scare in the Philippines, a senior executive said onRead more
Subic-BlogMOSCOW – Russia's President Vladimir Putin has praised U.S. President Donald Trump but expressed disappointment with the U.S. political system, saying it is “eating itself up.” Asked if he was disappointed with Trump, Putin told state TV that heRead more
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