BEIJING, (PNA/APP) — The financial uncertainties conveyed in the U.S. government shutdown have made the Chinese currency, renminbi, more popular among global traders, although the U.S. Congress has passed a bill to…
Category: Current Issues
Larger U.S. budget war looms
By Matthew Rusling WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — While the U.S. Congress cut a last-minute deal late Wednesday to avert a debt default, the larger budget war is far from over. That is because…
Update: Death toll in 7-vehicle smashup in Quezon climbs to 19
MANILA, (PNA) — The death toll for the seven-vehicle smashup in an accident-prone portion of the Maharlika Highway, in Barangay Sta. Catalina, Atimonan town, Quezon before dawn Saturday has now climbed to…
Bohol quake death toll now 175
MANILA, (PNA) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), on its Saturday update, revealed that the death toll for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Central Visayas has now…
South Korea donates $ 300,000 for Bohol and Cebu
SEOUL, South Korea, (PNA) — The Republic of Korea is donating US$ 300,000 for the two provinces severely affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck earlier this week. President Benigno S….
Roundup: Oriental wisdom opens new chapter of China-ASEAN ties
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — “Gentlemen seek harmony but not uniformity.” The ancient Chinese philosophy championed by Confucius has had far-reaching influence on the values of the Chinese people. In the contacts and exchanges…
Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervor across India
NEW DELHI, (PNA/IRNA) — Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), the second major festival of Muslims, was celebrated Wednesday across India with religious fervor. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims, attired in their best, thronged…
Quake-ravaged Bohol vows retaining tourism bid
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, (PNA) – Bohol province will remain a tourist destination despite the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck the island Tuesday (Oct. 15) and destroyed several centuries-old churches there….
Quake death toll now 155
MANILA, (PNA) — As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the death toll in the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck parts of Central Visayas reached 155. According to PO3 Carl John Legazpi, desk officer…
7.1-magnitude quake hits Panguna, Papua New Guinea — USGS
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale jolted 67 km away from Panguna, Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter, with a…
Bradley retains WBO title via split decision over Marquez
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, (PNA) – In a clash between two previous conquerors of Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao, American Timothy Bradley emerged triumphant against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez at the…
Miss World Megan Young receives warm welcome, honored at the House of Representatives
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, (PNA) — Megan Lynne Young, the first Filipina to win the coveted Miss World 2013 title last September 28 in Bali, Indonesia on Monday was honored at…
World economy recovering but growth subdued:IMF
By Lalit K Jha WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — The IMF on Sunday said that the global economic recovery is continuing but growth remains subdued, as it called on the US to take urgent…
DLSU snipes UST to win UAAP Season 76 Title
By Kevin Patrick V. Mariano MANILA (PNA) — When the smoke cleared, the De La Salle Green Archers became the UAAP Season 76 champions after defeating the valiant University Of Santo Tomas…
Bradley retains WBO title via split decision over Marquez
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, (PNA) – In a clash between two previous conquerors of Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao, American Timothy Bradley emerged triumphant against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez at the…