5.3-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila – An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted 47km ENE of Cortes, Philippines at 19:53: 48 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 4.04 km, was initially determined to be at … Continue reading 5.3-magnitude quake hits Philippines
UNWTO: Climate change in Southeast Asia takes centre stage
Manila – Asia-Pacific has been at the forefront of tourism growth and development over the last decade, and recent numbers confirm that tourism in the region continues to progress above average. The need to strengthen the tourism sector’s ability to … Continue reading UNWTO: Climate change in Southeast Asia takes centre stage
Obama ready to defend the Philippines
Manila – Before departing for Washington on Tuesday, US President Barack Obama left what he called an “ironclad” commitment to defend the Philippines if it is attacked by external enemies.Speaking at the Philippine Army Gymnasium in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City … Continue reading Obama ready to defend the Philippines
ASEAN to Enhance Cross-Border Enforcement
Makati City – A Workshop on Enhancing Cross-Border Enforcement in the ASEAN Region – Ecommerce, Cross Border Complaint Sharing and Sweeps was held from 24-25 April in Makati City, the Philippines. Convened on the margins of the 9th ASEAN Committee … Continue reading ASEAN to Enhance Cross-Border Enforcement
President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo
Tokyo – President Obama arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday to begin an eight-day tour of Asian allies designed to assure leaders that they have a strong U.S. backup at a time of rising tensions in the region.Obama went directly to his … Continue reading President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo