Philippine president praises economic gains
Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on Monday detailed his government’s achievements in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) following the filing of three impeachment complaints against him. In his fifth SONA, Aquino said his government has laid down … Continue reading Philippine president praises economic gains
No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Manila – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured on Thursday that officers and men of the 125,000- strong military establishment will not stage a coup d’etat against Philippine President Benigno Aquino III who is facing a number of … Continue reading No coup against Philippine president, says armed forces chief
Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Manila – Northern part of the Philippines is on blue alert status as Typhoon Matmo (local name Henry) remains in the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Monday. Under the blue alert status, half of the … Continue reading Philippines on blue alert, as typhoon Matmo approaching
Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Manila – The number of people killed in typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines further increased to 64, while five others have remained missing, the state disaster agency said Friday. Forty-three of those who died came from Calabarzon Region, two from the … Continue reading Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Philippines calls for probe into ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Manila – The Philippine government on Friday called for a thorough and immediate investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which reportedly killed 298 people, including three Filipinos. “The government is one with the international community in calling for … Continue reading Philippines calls for probe into ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17