Business stalwart Meneleo J. Carlos Jr. dies
MANILA, Philippines — Meneleo J. Carlos Jr., a prominent businessman and leader of the Philippine chemical conglomerate Resins Inc., passed away peacefully on May 17. He was 95.
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Torres replaces Carlos as Western Command chief
MANILA, Philippines — The military official named by the Chinese embassy as the one who approved a “new model” for managing the BRP Sierra Madre issue has been relieved of his post as commander of the military’s Western Command (WESCOM) which has territorial jurisdiction over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
1 Filipino crew of seized MSC Aries released
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Friday that a Filipino crew of the seized ship MSC Aries was released by Iranian authorities.
Magalong: Baguio City Public Market will be managed by LGU
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong once again allayed fears that the Baguio public market will be privatized.
MNLF members, leaders renew commitment to Mindanao peace process
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — More than 20,000 members and supporters of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) converged in the historic Barrio Kakar here on Saturday and together assured to continue patronizing their Sept. 2,1996 final peace compact with the national government.
Pandemic talks extended as deadline passes
GENEVA, Switzerland — Countries trying to strike a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics decided to keep negotiating for another fortnight after their deadline passed on Friday.
Hamas says 'ball is completely' in Israel's hands in Gaza truce talks
TERRITORIES PALESTINE — Palestinian militant group Hamas said early Friday that its delegation attending Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo had left the city for Qatar, adding the "ball is now completely" in Israel's hands.
COBI welcomes water district’s offer to negotiate
MANILA, Philippines — The Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI) has welcomed the recent announcement of Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) to negotiate to settle its unpaid obligations and water rate dispute.