Hong Kong police slammed as ‘trigger-happy’ after teen shot

10/02/2019

HONG KONG — Heads bowed and dressed in black, schoolmates of a teenage demonstrator shot at close range in the chest by a Hong Kong riot officer condemned police tactics and demanded accountability on Wednesday. Tuesday’s shooting…

2 sides scuffle in Hong Kong as day of protests begins

10/01/2019

HONG KONG — Pro-Beijing protesters have scuffled briefly with a small group of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong as the latter began to march on the 70th anniversary of the founding of communist China. The 7:30 a.m.…

Hong Kong protesters march in defiance ahead of National Day

09/29/2019

HONG KONG — Thousands of protesters regrouped after police fired tear gas at them Sunday and marched along a thoroughfare in downtown Hong Kong in a second straight day of defiance, sparking fears of more violence ahead…

MCIA: Flights to and from Hong Kong Airport now on ‘normal schedule’

Doris C. Bongcac 08/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Flights from Cebu to Hong Kong and vice versa already resumed its “normal schedule” this morning, August 14, says an announcement on the Facebook page of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA). But…

Transport group in Cebu eyes more protests against Train 2

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/02/2019

  CEBU CITY — Expect more protests from the transport sector in Cebu at the start of 2019. Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide Cebu (Piston Cebu) chairperson Greg Perez told CDN Online that the…

All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris

AFP 12/09/2018

A huge clean-up operation was under way in Paris on Sunday after French “yellow vest” demonstrators clashed with riot police in the latest round of protests against President Emmanuel Macron, but a heavy security deployment averted a…

Protests expected if 20-storey building is approved

06/16/2018

IF CEBU Governor Hilario Davide III decides to stick to his original plan of building a 20-storey building inside the Capitol complex, he should be ready to face a hail of protests and complaints from heritage advocates.…

Labor group stages ‘Triple Whammy’ protests in Makati amid price hikes

Inquirer.net 05/29/2018

MILITANT labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) staged protests in government and private offices in Makati City on Tuesday, to call attention to various issues such as the rising prices of basic commodities, low wages, and contractualization.…

Liberal Party urges Duterte to file diplomatic protests versus Beijing

Inquirer.net 05/24/2018

THE Liberal Party (LP) yesterday urged President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration to file diplomatic protests against Beijing over China’s military activities within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. In a statement, the party said, “We implore the…

Trump hits back at tax protests

04/17/2017

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Sunday hit back at nationwide protests calling for him to release his tax returns, questioning “who paid for the ‘small’ rallies.” “Someone should look into who paid for the small…

MAO BA? Prove it

11/06/2016

This city official is always present during rallies and protests stages by fisher folks or illegal settlers allegedly being harassed by other officials. He would appear like a hero to them, being very vocal about his support…

China veterans protest pension delays

10/17/2016

BEIJING — For Yu Shuiping and other Chinese veterans, the country they served has yet to show its gratitude. Fed up with paltry pensions and benefits, they’re taking to the streets, hoping to shame the government into…

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