Palace: Stay safe during Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang 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

80 measles cases in S'pore; 23 had travelled to Philippines

Eighty people have come down with measles in Singapore as of April 5. The Health Ministry said among them, 23 cases had a travel history to the Philippines, which announced measles outbreaks in a number of cities in Metro Manila and in Pampanga in January. More here: 80 measles cases in S'pore; 23 had travelled to Philippines

Kidnappers demand $12m for Asian tourist

Kidnappers based in the southern Philippines have demanded $A12 million in ransom for a Chinese tourist. More here: Kidnappers demand $12m for Asian tourist

Malaysia urged to help kidnapped tourist

China is pressing Malaysia to rescue a Chinese tourist who was abducted along with a Filipina by gunmen. More here: Malaysia urged to help kidnapped tourist

Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

The Philippines is using "moral suasion" in its conflict with Asian giant China over their claims to parts of the South China Sea, a government spokesman said Thursday. This was why the Philippines filed a case to a UN tribunal, asking it to declare Beijing's claims of undisputed sovereignty over most of the sea as illegal, said Foreign Department spokesman Charles Jose. "Through moral suasion ... More here: Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is using "moral suasion" in its conflict with Asian giant China over their claims to parts of the South China Sea, a government spokesman said on April 10, Thursday. (READ: PH lawyer on China) This was why the Philippines filed a case to a UN tribunal, asking it ... More here: Philippines using 'moral suasion' vs China