Zubiri ousted as Senate president
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is expected to step down today as some senators reportedly succeeded in removing him.
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Canadian linked to huge shabu haul charged
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government said Monday that illegal drug charges have been filed against a Canadian in connection with the seizure of 1.4 tons of shabu last April 15 in Alitagtag, Batangas.
Labor groups seek House approval of wage hike bill
DESPITE the dimming prospect of the proposed P150 across-the-board legislated wage hike becoming a law, the labor sector remains confident that the House of Representatives would take decisive action in support of Filipino workers.
Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal
MANILA: The Philippines challenged China on Monday to open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny after it accused Beijing of destroying the shoal's marine environment.Maritime tension has been rising in the South China Sea between Manila and Beijing, as the Philippines has accused China of using water cannon and blocking manoeuvres through disputed shoals and reefs.
Asian and European Film Associations Seek Common Ground at Cannes – Global Bulletin
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The 27-member European Film Agency Directors Association and the Asian Film Alliance Network, which was established this time last year and currently has seven members, have agreed to work together on topics of common interest and to jointly develop a better world film ecosystem. At a meeting this week held on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, EFAD and AFAN promised to enhance understanding and collaboration between Asian and European national film agencies. Topics included: dialog on policy and regulations; the development of the film industry in both regions; and addressing new media and challenges ahead. Separately, the founding AFAN members convened for a closed-door roundtable discussion on May 16.
Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines blamed Chinese fishermen on Monday for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the amount of environmental damage in the area.
Regional groups, BARMM officials condemn Cotabato City chapel bombing
COTABATO CITY — Various sectors condemned Sunday’s grenade attack on a small Catholic chapel in a residential area in Cotabato City that hurt two worshipers and caused panic among villagers in houses nearby.
Pagdanganan secures joint-7th finish; Korda triumphs anew
MANILA, Philippines – Bianca Pagdanganan closed out with a one-birdie round, but her 71 netted her a joint-seventh-place finish in the Mizuho Americas Open ruled by the red-hot Nelly Korda in New Jersey Sunday (Monday Manila time).