[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 11) – The Philippines will delay the repeal of the country’s Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States for another six months by order of President Rodrigo Duterte, Foreign Secretary Teodoro “Teddy Boy” Locsin said on Wednesday. In a statement, Locsin said the move …
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[ad_1] IIn the Manichean world of Donald Trump, there is a more pathetic epithet than any other: loser. He has used the term when describing fellow Republicans Mitt Romney and John McCain, critics like Cher, his friend Roger Stone, and even the fallen American heroes who died fighting for their …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the suspension of the cancellation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) for another six months, his top diplomat said Wednesday. In a statement via Twitter, the Secretary of Foreign Relations, Teodoro Locsin Jr., said: “My president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, has instructed …
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[ad_1] Meralco, bound for the playoffs, wrapped up his 2020 PBA Philippine Cup knockout round by fending off an eliminated NorthPort team, 80-73, on Wednesday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports Stadium and Cultural Center. Ahead of as much as 19 in the fourth quarter, Meralco’s offense stalled, forcing the …
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[ad_1] Vamco is the 21st storm to hit the Philippines this year, and it comes as communities are still trying to clean up after Typhoon Goni. Philippine authorities on Wednesday ordered thousands of residents in eastern coastal communities to evacuate ahead of Typhoon Vamco, just weeks after the country was …
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[ad_1] The National Telecommunications Commission on Tuesday ordered all telecommunications entities to ensure that there are sufficient technical and support staff and standby generators with extra fuel, tools and spare equipment in the areas forecast to be affected by the starter “Typhoon Ulises”. In a memorandum Order No. 05-04-2011 signed …
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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson found that a road infrastructure project leading to “nowhere” has a requested allocation of P414.5 million in the proposed national budget for 2021. During Senate plenary debates on the proposed budget on Wednesday, Lacson pointed to the construction of the eastern inner ring …
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[ad_1] SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Alaska is more than willing to help former member of the Ronald Pascual family in any way they can. Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso said he was saddened to learn of the current plight of Pascual, 32, who last played for the Aces in 2018 …
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[ad_1] The NBA’s board of governors formally approved a deal for a shortened 2020-2021 season on Tuesday, and the new campaign will begin on December 22. An NBA statement said the league’s board of directors unanimously approved adjustments to the current collective bargaining agreement, which has been affected by the …
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[ad_1] NLEX closed its campaign in the PBA Philippine Cup bubble with a great victory over Terrafirma, 127-101, on Wednesday at the Cultural Center and Sports Stadium of the University Foundation of Angeles. The Road Warriors ended the bubble campaign with a 5-6 win-loss record, but their quarter-final bid fell …
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