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Obama vows commitment to maritime security
BY KATHLEEN HENNESSEY and JOSH LEDERMAN
Toyota invests $1 billion in artificial intelligence in US
BY YURI KAGEYAMA
Beyond ‘Like:’ 6 ways you might soon emote on Facebook
By Bree Fowler
INC now has 10 Guinness world records, as “Felix Manalo” sets 2 new world titles
The Iglesia Ni Cristo got two more Guinness world records with the film premiere of the historical bio-epic “Felix Manalo” on Sunday night, Oct. 4, at the Philippine Arena, bringing to 10 the total number of Guinness titles it had achieved.
Pope urges prejudices be put aside at start of family synod
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Monday told a contentious gathering of the world’s bishops on family issues to put aside their personal prejudices and have the courage and humility to be guided by God.
‘A terrible day’ – 9 killed by gunman in Oregon town
ROSEBURG, Oregon — Armed with multiple guns, a 26-year-old man walked into a morning writing class at the community college in this rural Oregon town and opened fire, hitting some students with multiple gunshots. A witness said a teacher was struck in the head.
Iglesia Ni Cristo to hold first-ever simultaneous worldwide evangelical mission
The Iglesia Ni Cristo will be holding a worldwide evangelical mission to be officiated by INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo which will be beamed live in various key cities all over the world today Sept. 26.
International NY Times blocked in Thailand over king article
BANGKOK — The local printer of the International New York Times decided not to publish Tuesday’s edition in Thailand because of an article on the future of the Thai monarchy that it called “too sensitive to print” in the country, where strict laws limit open discussion of the royal family.
Strong quake shakes Chile, some tsunami flooding along coast
By Luis Andres Henao
North Korea says it has restarted all nuclear bomb fuel plants
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day after threatening rocket launches, North Korea declared Tuesday that it has revamped and restarted all its atomic bomb fuel production plants.
Insurgents capture army air base in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT — Syrian state television is reporting insurgents have captured an army air base northwest of the country after a two-year siege.
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Turkish man
BANGKOK – A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for a Turkish man who is the husband of a Thai suspect already being sought in connection with Bangkok’s deadly bombing.
INC ends peaceful assembly along EDSA
In the end, peaceful efforts still proved the best way for everyone.
Philippines seeks US help to protect troops in disputed sea
By Jim Gomez / Associated Press
China cuts interest rates in new bid to spur economy
BEIJING — China cut interest rates Tuesday for a fifth time in nine months in a new effort to shore up slowing economic growth.
Kennon Road closed to traffic
By Mau Victa
Philippines draws 2.33 million foreign tourists in first half
By Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo
French far-right party excludes founder Jean-Marie Le Pen
By Elaine Ganley
PARIS — Jean-Marie Le Pen, who co-founded France’s far-right National Front, was excluded from his party on Thursday following a disciplinary hearing for belittling the Holocaust and insulting party leaders. He quickly said he would contest the move in court.
Caitlyn Jenner could face criminal charge for fatal crash
By Tami Abdollah
Uber Manila operations now legal, says LTFRB
By Lorenz S. Marasigan
No brownouts in 2016, says House energy committee head
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
PHL can become next Silicon Valley, says Sen. Aquino
By Recto Mercene
LRT-1 begins public trial of automated fare collection system on Aug 16
BREAKING NEWS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015
DOF, DTI say RFI bill 80% complete
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
China currency falls for 2nd day after surprise devaluation
BEIJING — China’s yuan fell further Wednesday, fueling concern about a possible “currency war” if other governments fight back with their own devaluations to compete in export markets.
Ford Philippines banks on Ecosport, Ranger to rally sales
Ford Philippines will be banking on the Ecosport and the Ranger to rally its sales for the year, as the American auto brand continues to dominate the sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment in the country.
Naia installs full-body security scanner
By Recto Mercene
DOTC opens bids for P4-B ITS-South terminal project
Department of Transportation and Communications personnel open the bids for the Integrated Transport System-South terminal project. Both Ayala Land and Filinvest have hurdled the technical evaluations and will compete for the right to build and operate the P4-billion transport hub near the Food Terminal Inc. in Taguig City.
House, Senate ratify bill seeking to improve educational aid to poor students
By Jovee Marie dela Cruz
House measure seeks discounts for underprivileged students
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
Solon wants transport execs involved in anomalous MVLPSP charged
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
End capital punishment
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
Deep decarbonization
Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General and Earth Institute Director Jeffrey Sachs delivers a lecture on Deep Decarbonization at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The lecture is the last session in the two-day Meeting of the International Policy Advisory Group.
Salary hike for govt employees possible in 2016 – DBM
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz
Groups want Canada probed for toxic waste dumping under Basel Convention
The group Ban Toxic and Seattle-based Basel Action Network (BAN) have formally asked the secretariat of the Basel Convention to look into the Canadian waste dumping incident in the Philippines.
TWG approves tax exemption for people earning below P180,000 annually
By Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz, Pia Quinto and Reicelene Joy Ignacio