De Lima: US ‘determined the fact of my persecution’

Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Leila B. Salaverria 12/25/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The United States government, including US President Donald Trump himself, has acknowledged Sen. Leila de Lima’s “persecution” by signing a new budget law which includes a provision barring the entry in the United States…

US Senate panel OKs resolution: Free De Lima, drop charges vs Maria Ressa

Christia Marie Ramos 12/12/2019

MANILA, Philippines — A US Senate panel has approved a resolution urging the Philippine government to free detained Senator Leila de Lima and drop all charges against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. US Senator Ed Markey, who filed…

More Filipinos value PH ties with US than with China, says survey

Daphne Galvez - Inquirer.net 12/07/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos believe that the Philippines’ relationship with the United States is more important than its relationship with China, a recent survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) found. Results of the September…

Cebu International Education Fair slated on October 26

PR 10/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – IDP Education Philippines brings to Cebu more options for international study on October 26, 2019 at the Grand Convention Center of Cebu along Governor M. Cuenco Avenue in Cebu City. The IDP International…

As communist China turns 70, a ‘Great Fracture’ emerges with US

09/29/2019

The United Nations General Assembly showcased the harsh new tone between the world’s two largest economies, with US President Donald Trump declaring from the rostrum that the age of tolerance for China’s “abuses” was over. Representing China…

US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves

09/11/2019

NEW YORK – Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders. A crowd of victims’ relatives is expected at ground zero Wednesday,…

US emergency workers recover more bodies in Bahamas

09/10/2019

MARSH HARBOUR, Bahamas – U.S. emergency workers on Monday found five bodies in the debris left by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, and they said they expected to find more victims a week after the devastating storm…

WWII US veteran who fought in PH, longtime lawmaker dies at 91

09/03/2019

NEW YORK  — Former state Sen. Bill Larkin, a World War II veteran who saw combat in the Philippines, died Saturday. He was 91. His family announced the death Sunday, calling Larkin a “dedicated public servant, soldier…

US to use fake social media to check people entering country

08/31/2019

WASHINGTON  — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officers can now create fictitious social media accounts to monitor social media information on foreigners seeking visas, green cards and citizenship. An updated Homeland Security Department review of potential privacy…

China Huawei: US Extends Limited Reprieve on Tech Sales

08/22/2019

US extends limited reprieve on tech sales to China’s Huawei, the Trump administration has extended a limited reprieve on U.S. technology sales to Huawei, even as questions remain over how much of an effect broader sanctions are…

Putin urges arms talks with US after nuclear pact demise

08/06/2019

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia would only deploy new intermediate-range missiles if the United States does and called for urgent arms control talks to prevent a chaotic arms race following the demise…

China eyes high-tech army, says US undermines global stability

07/24/2019

BEIJING, China — China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defense plan published Wednesday, while accusing Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warning against Taiwanese independence. The first white paper since…

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