Saturday, April 12, 2014

Palace: Stay safe during Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines – MalacaƱang Palace wishes the nation a peaceful and reflective Holy Week but cautions against possible risks faced by those who travel during the Lenten season. (READ: A safe Holy Week? Here are police tips ) "As a new week approaches, we in the administration wish the Filipino people a peaceful and reflective Holy Week," ... More here: Palace: Stay safe during Holy Week

China denies ransom demand for tourist

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian official says kidappers demand 70 million yuan (S$14 million) for a Chinese woman abducted last week from a resort in Sabah state, but Chinese consulate says it has received no such request. Beijing Times quoted the Chinese consulate in Kuching of east Malaysia that they have not received any ransom request from the kidnappers, following Malaysia's report Thursday that ... More here: China denies ransom demand for tourist