Defense Dept. Welcomes Possible Military Exercises With China, Russia

The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed the possibility that the Philippines will be having joint military exercises with China and Russia. This is the reaction of DND after President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday in a television interview that he is open to having war games with China and Russia. However, the President reiterated … Read more

Thais Buy Commemorative Currency Note Honoring King Bhumibol

The residents of Thailand get more interested to buy the commemorative currency note which honors their late king. Thailand plunged into grief on Thursday following the death of the 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The commemorative note was released five years ago by the Bank of Thailand, but interest of the public in it was renewed … Read more

China Reacts To The Visit Of Pres. Duterte: Point Towards Trust Restoration?

China reacts

China reacts positively towards the visit of Pres. Rodrigo ‘Rody’ Duterte. CHINA REACTS – The visit of Philippine President Rodrigo ‘Rody’ Duterte to China this week heads to the restoration of trust as affirmed by their state news agency. The relationship of China and Philippines has undeniably been challenged by the recent tensions that arouse … Read more

P125 Wage Hike Proposal From Labor Sector Rejected By DOLE

P125 Wage Hike

DOLE Rejects P125 Wage Hike Proposal P125 wage hike proposal from the labor sector was rejected by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) because it is beyond their capacity. Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello IIIĀ confirmed that the amount ofĀ the proposed new wage adjustment in their ongoing stakeholder consultations will no longer be used by … Read more

Bagyo Lawin Cannot Be Declared A Supertyphoon Yet – PAGASA

Bagyo Lawin to escalate to supertyphoon

The state weather agency explained why it cannot declare Bagyo Lawin a Supertyphoon yet. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA) explains why it has not escalated Bagyo Lawin into a Supertyphoon yet despite of its devastation to some of the places in the country. Aldzar Aurelio, weather forecaster of PAGASA, explained that … Read more

President Duterte Signs Bill Postponing Barangay And SK Elections

SK elections

Barangay And SK Elections Postponement Bill Signed By President Duterte On Tuesday (October 18, 2016), Palace announced that President Rodrigo Duterte had already signed the bill that postpones the Barangay and SK elections 2016. In a press briefing at MalacaƱang Palace Assistant Secretary Marie Banaag of the Presidential Communications Office announced the postponement of Barangay … Read more

Austrian Government Orders Demolition Of Adolf Hitler’s House

Adolf Hitler's birth house

Adolf Hitler’s birth house will be replaced with a building that is not associated with the Nazi leader. VIENNA, Austria – The government of Austria orders to tear down the house of the late dictator, German Nazi Chancellor Adolf Hitler located in the western town of Braunau. The Austrian government announced on Monday, October 17, … Read more

President Duterte Belittles US Aid And Blames Industrialized Nations For Yolanda

Industrialized Nations

Industrialized Nations Blamed By President Duterte For Typhoon Yolanda And Belittles US Aid President Rodrigo Duterte belittles US aid and blames industrialized nations for the typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), causes by climate-warming emissions. On Monday (October 17, 2016), On Duterte’s interview with Al Jazeera, he confirmed the potential cease if defense treaties with US militaries because … Read more

OFW Remittances Strongly Bounce Back In August – Bangko Sentral

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

The growth in OFW remittances in August was the fastest since March 2014 where the increase was at 16.6 percent. Cash remittances from the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) bounced back strongly in August 2016, according to the report of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The rebound was charted at 16.3 percent to $2.32 billion … Read more