LONDON — Global stocks fell yesterday as investors awaited US Senate developments over a big tax reform package. Oil prices surged, meanwhile, after the OPEC oil cartel extended productions cuts. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany's DAX was down 0.9Read more
Subic-BlogMANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte brought in a special guest on Friday to rally troops battling Islamic State followers in the south – US action hero Steven Seagal. The star of 80s and 90s hits like “Hard to Kill”Read more
Subic-BlogThe government did not say where the aircraft will be deployed but the poorly-equipped Philippine military has long been seeking new attack planes to deal with Muslim extremists in the south and communist rebels in rural areas of theRead more
Subic-BlogIn its official Twitter account, the Philippine Embassy in the US posted a photo of Romualdez and Trump during their meeting on November 29. Romualdez served as special envoy to the US before accepting Malacañang's nomination as ambassador toRead more
Subic-BlogAs per Embraer, the Philippines will deploy the A-29 “for close air support, … reports that the Philippines' A-29 contract is valued at $ 99 million U.S.. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogBy Marc Jayson Cayabyab (The Philippine Star) | Updated December 1, … “Let us remember that Bonifacio fought for the country's independence. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogWARSAW, Poland — Representatives of the American and Polish governments Wednesday publicly unveiled a 19th century painting that was looted by the Nazis during World War II and recovered by the FBI in Pennsylvania. The ceremony marked one ofRead more
Subic-BlogFor nearly 50 years, the NPA has been waging a prolonged revolutionary insurgency against what it sees as successive Philippine governments that serve the interests of U.S. imperialism rather than poor people and Indigenous communities in resource-rich rural areas.Read more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines – On the 154th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to join in his government's … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogKim Jong-un managed to prove all of us wrong. Last Tuesday, he launched a missile that qualifies for intercontinental range. That missile, fired … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe likelihood of U.S. tax cuts hurting outsourcing companies in the Philippines, possibly even causing job losses, also spurred risk aversion. "There is … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogNov 29 (Reuters) – Philippine shares fell on Wednesday, set for a third consecutive day of losses, while other markets trod water as investors assessed North Korea's latest missile test. North Korea said it had successfully tested a powerfulRead more
Subic-BlogThe president who took office in June 2016 has backtracked on a lot of things, such as commuting to work from a far-off island and severing U.S. military support. What about a revolutionary government that could let him replaceRead more
Subic-BlogThis month, the United States and the Philippines carried out another one of their series of military exercises and engagements. The engagement, which occurred under the SALAKNIB banner, is testament to a bilateral defense relationship that is on theRead more
Subic-BlogMILITARY ALLIANCE. Philippine and US troops hold 12-day lessons and exercises in Salaknib, a program that aims to boost the decades-long … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe Philippine central bank sanctioned Metropolitan Bank & Trust after the regulator investigated an alleged internal fraud that cost the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines — An organization of cancer survivors welcomed the implementation of an 11-year old U.S. federal court order compelling tobacco firms to tell the truth about the dangers of smoking and hope this prods Philippine officials to “implementRead more
Subic-BlogPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers a speech during a major gathering of Muslims, including leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), near the … “Let us work out a way to give our brother MuslimsRead more
Subic-BlogDirector General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday vowed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will execute a full speed anti-drug operation … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogFORT STEWART, Ga. — The U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division is marking its 100th birthday, and a new museum is telling its storied history. The 3rd … Google Alert – philippine US
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