Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Feuding China, Philippines can still do business says envoy

China and the Philippines should work to strengthen weak economic ties, Beijing's envoy to Manila has said, despite an acrimonious maritime dispute. "It is imperative and essential that the two countries focus (on) things that can unite us, focus on things that can promote common prosperity for both countries," ambassador Zhao Jianhua told Filipino businessmen in a speech late Tuesday. Manila ... More here: Feuding China, Philippines can still do business says envoy

PNoy: Terror threat in Davao based on 'raw' info

MANILA - President Benigno Aquino III appealed to the United Kingdom to go easy on its travel advisories for the Philippines amid reports of a terrorist threat in Davao City in Mindanao, which he said was "raw." More here: PNoy: Terror threat in Davao based on 'raw' info

Prosecutors oppose Cunanan’s bid to travel

The prosecution panel urged the Sandiganbayan not to allow state witness Dennis Cunanan to leave the country as he faces graft charges for his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam. More here: Prosecutors oppose Cunanan’s bid to travel