Lawmakers urged the Duterte administration on Saturday not to become complacent about China's installation of missiles in Philippine reefs in the … “While it's still early, let us unite and turn to diplomacy and talk sincerely with China,” heRead more
Subic-BlogThe US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was 6.1-magnitude, but Philippine authorities said it was 5.9-magnitude. The USGS said the epicentre was at a depth of 17.9km. Local authorities in areas close to the epicentre said the tremorsRead more
Subic-BlogMay 5 (Reuters) – A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippines on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which hit at a depth of 30 kmRead more
Subic-BlogUS warns China over missiles deployed on 3 PH reefs … on Kagitingan, Zamora and Panganiban, three of seven Philippine-claimed reefs that China … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogReacting to reports that China had deployed high-powered missiles to reefs claimed by the Philippines, Duterte said the US should have acted on … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogHis father, Theophilo Ermitano, who died at 92 in 2012, was a member of the 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment in the U.S. Army. … where he and hundreds of others like him will receive Congressional Gold Medals – aRead more
Subic-BlogMacau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group, which posted a 36 per cent jump in earnings on Thursday, says it supports the Philippines government's move to temporarily close Boracay for environmental reasons and will seek further clarification after announcing plansRead more
Subic-Blog"The bells beg us to transform the mourning of our people into hope and peace," said the Manila prelate. Cardinal Tagle condemned the murder of Father Ventura as he expressed sadness that some people seem to no longer valueRead more
Subic-Blog“We would like to thank you our dear Ambassador for your genuine public service and promoting the protection, welfare and rights of every Filipino in Kuwait,” stated Dr Chie Umandap, AKO OFW Chairman and Founder. “We are very saddenedRead more
Subic-BlogWith respect to Kuwait's protest against the Philippine embassy-led extraction of domestic helpers from their employers in Kuwait and the … The great US diplomat and diplomatic historian George Kennan, identified the malady first when he warned in aRead more
Subic-BlogBENGALURU (May 2): Malaysian and Philippine shares fell 1% each and snapped three straight sessions of gains, while Thai stocks bounced back in … Oil recovered some ground after the previous day's slide, helped by concerns about possible renewedRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA (Reuters) – Philippine labor groups expressed disappointment on Wednesday over a long-awaited executive order by President Rodrigo Duterte to crack down on short-term hiring, saying it offered nothing new and left millions of workers without benefits. Halting useRead more
Subic-BlogA joint study conducted by Stanford University and the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo estimates some 1.2 million casualties from that war, mainly Koreans, Americans and Chinese. Among the casualties were 112 Filipino soldiers killed in action andRead more
Subic-BlogNEW YORK (AP) — A veterinarian accused of implanting liquid heroin in puppies for a Colombian drug trafficking ring is now in custody in New York. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said on Tuesday that Andres Lopez Elorza wasRead more
Subic-BlogNEW YORK — Immigrants say President Donald Trump's administration has become almost everything they feared, but while they rally across the United States on May Day, their focus is less on huge turnout Tuesday than on the first TuesdayRead more
Subic-BlogAn agreement was supposed to be signed by Kuwait and the Philippines to ensure that the rights of Filipino migrant workers are respected. How important is it for the Philippine government to protect the rights of its workers abroad?Read more
Subic-BlogDuterte's pivot is also in part a response to the United States' lack of clear commitment to the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute with China — despite the United States–Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. Duterte has accepted theRead more
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