Beijing – Japan is “playing with fire” with plans to step up activity in the contested South China Sea through joint training patrols with the United States, China’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday, warning it would not sit watching from the sidelines. China claims virtually the entire South China Sea and has repeatedly denounced what it views as interference there by the United States and its ally, Japan. Beijing also rapped Washington for its interventions in Asia, as tensions grow between the... Читать дальше...
The House Committee on Public Information passed yesterday a bill seeking to amend the “Sotto Law” to include journalists from broadcast, news agencies and Internet publications in the list of those exempted from revealing the source of published news or information obtained in confidence.
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments is set to begin today its deliberations on proposals calling for a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) and Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) as a mode of amending the 1987 Constitution to pave the way for a federal system of government. Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado, panel chairman said they will initially tackle the more than 10 Cha-cha measures this afternoon. “We will begin our initial hearing this Wednesday, the start of our full blast consideration of all pending Charter change proposals... Читать дальше...
Congratulations – your new device is finally here. You’ve saved up for months, researched all the reliable sites for compelling reviews, compared and contrasted it against competing models and brands,
Among the most noted accomplishments of the previous Aquino administration were the high ratings it received from the three
There are days when we just want to be done with all our chores quickly. We skip steps and feel good when short cuts save us time. In the process, we may sometimes “cheat” by not putting on protective gear like gloves or a face mask,
Quick! Kuya Mon was cooking lunch, his hand slipped while he was using the knife, and now there’s blood everywhere! You rush to your medicine cabinet in search of antiseptics, bandages,
Filipinos’ trust in President Duterte has slightly declined but remained “excellent,” amid the government’s intensified anti-drug offensive, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey findings. In a nationwide survey conducted last Sept. 24-27 with 1,200 respondents, 83 percent said they have “much trust” in President Duterte, 9 percent were undecided, and 8 percent had “little trust” in him, for a net trust rating of +76 (“much trust” minus “little trust”). President Duterte’s... Читать дальше...
Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 2 p.m. – Adamson vs UP 4 p.m. – FEU vs UST Defending champion Far Eastern University (FEU), the hottest team other than unbeaten La Salle, tries to extend its winning run to six games today when it plays struggling University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the UAAP basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Tamaraws, who have found ways to register a 6-2 record despite inconsistent performances, enter the 4 p.m. contest expected to further tighten their hold of... Читать дальше...
South Carolina high school football polls for week 7:
LANCASTER, S.C. — A teenager has been charged with murder in the death of a previously convicted felon whose murder conviction had been overturned by a state appeals court.
WEST COLUMBIA -- State Emergency Management Division officials are encouraging residents in flood-affected counties to be aware of potential scams as Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts start across the state.
Charleston police are looking for a man accused of stealing a 2016 Nissan Maxima that was recovered in Georgetown shortly after it went missing.
Elizabeth Pisani, visiting senior research fellow at King's College London, collects data on sex workers and injecting drug users in low and middle income countries. For years she has been sharing her data, and joins us to explain why she went from being protective of her research to to making it freely available - and talk about some of the...
The Atlanta Braves have given interim manager Brian Snitker the job full-time for the 2017 season, the team announced Tuesday.
Local residents who lost their car title, registration, or other credentials as a result of Hurricane Matthew can receive duplicate copies at a mobile office operated by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
As if Hurricane Matthew didn’t leave enough water in the Lowcountry, area high school swimmers will spend Friday and Saturday in pools as the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) and South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA) hold 2016 state championships.
The state Department of Transportation opened Main Road near Johns Island around 7 a.m. this morning, but the standing water on the roadway is still slowing the flow of traffic.
Cooler weather will prevail throughout the rest of the week in Charleston, as temperatures are not expected to rise above 80 degrees at least through Sunday.
The deaf and the hearing-impaired will soon gain equal access to information on television as the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Closed Caption Law will be finalized this year.
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) will debut at the Philippine Stock Exchange with plans to raise up to P5.5 billion via initial public offering this year.
People wade through flooded streets in Dagupan City following monsoon rains and high tide last September. Dr. Anna de Guzman, Pangasinan
Tourists fix their respective life vests before boarding boats for an adventure tour on Dingalan, Aurora’s white sand beach and small caves. A ‘no vest, no
Frozen cocktails are trendy, refreshing and, according to the S.C. Department of Revenue, a "food product," same as pasta sauce or cake.
