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Kris Aquino, in her Instagram account, shared a day in the life of former president PNoy – now that he’s back as a civilian. Screenshot from Kris Aquino’s IG account

After a short break from television work, enjoying quality family time in Hawaii, Kris Aquino is back and revved up for more boob-tube time. In her Instagram account, she shares a post intimating on her comeback. Screenshot from Kris’ IG account.

By Ken Thomas and Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire — Bernie Sanders, whose calls for a “political revolution” energized millions of voters across the nation, offered a long-awaited endorsement of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton Tuesday, calling for unity just two weeks shy of the Democratic National Convention. Standing alongside one another at an event in Portsmouth, N.H., Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, congratulated Clinton for winning the nomination... Читать дальше...

New York – At the tender age of 26, Taylor Swift is the world’s highest-paid celebrity, pulling in a whopping $170 million over the past year, Forbes magazine said Monday. The pop diva’s take from June, 2015 to June, 2016 is the highest total of her young career, the magazine said, more than doubling her previous record of $80 million last year. She out-earned other famous musicians including Adele ($80.5 million), Madonna ($76.5 million), Rihanna ($75 million) and Bruce Springsteen ($60.5 million). Читать дальше...

Authorities seized Monday night a 50-meter Chinese fishing vessel-cum-floating shabu laboratory off the coast of Subic in Zambales, arrested four Hong Kong nationals and recovered half a kilo of shabu valued at P2.5 million.

Officials welcomed yesterday the landmark ruling of the United Nations (UN)-backed Permanent Court of Arbitration on the case filed by the Philippines against China’s claims of sovereignty over the large swathes of the West Philippine Sea. “I am elated at the verdict of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague on Beijing’s claims to parts of the West Philippine Sea. I applaud the Philippine government’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes with our neighbors by invoking the Tribunal’s jurisdiction. Читать дальше...

Manila – A United Nations (UN)-backed tribunal delivered a verdict on a Philippine challenge to China’s claims to most of the South China Sea. Spanning three years, two hearings, and nearly 4,000 pages of evidence, the arbitration case at The Hague is complex. In essence, China claims most of the sea, even waters approaching neighboring countries, based on a vaguely defined “nine-dash” Chinese map dating back to the 1940s. The Philippines disputes this. Here are the key facts on the case:   The tribunal... Читать дальше...

Coelogyne orchids are one of the most important orchid group, with approximately 150 species distributed throughout the southeast Asia area, China and the Philippines.

Mixing technology and toddlers can be a complex issue. On one hand, there are those that worry about the effects of screens on critically-developing minds – saying that screentime for children, especially toddlers, should be severely limited, if not outright eliminated.

At least 40 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have been killed and 25 others wounded as the military stepped up its offensive in Sulu and Basilan, the first major counterterrorism operations under the Duterte administration.

By Xinhua/People’s Daily News BEIJING, July 12 – Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will not accept any proposition or action based on the decision Tuesday by the South China Sea arbitral tribunal. Xi said the South China Sea Islands have been China’s territory since ancient times. China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime interests in South China Sea, in any circumstances, will not be affected by the award. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon while meeting with European Council President... Читать дальше...

To introduce travel to Taiwan, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau presented a promotions program simply dubbed “Time for Time!” on July 10, 2016 in Manila. The event unfolded at Meeting Room 7 of the SMX Convention Center on the 2nd Floor. During the program Taiwan Tourism introduced to the local Philippine people the best tour package program to Taiwan, a free lucky draw of free flight tickets, hotel accommodation vouchers and several Taiwan special gifts prepared for the attendees. The program activity... Читать дальше...

Iloilo City — Fifty policemen in the Western Visayas region are undergoing a month-long retraining after being axed from their respective posts.

Miguel Tabuena, the country’s fastest-rising golfer, has officially made the cut for the Rio Olympics after the International Golf

Former Bacolod City Bids and Awards Committee Chair Jerome Solinap yesterday justified the regularity of the purchase of P38,683,507.50 Information Technology Equipment and Software or K to 12 Interactive Language Laboratory for the use of the 22 schools in Bacolod City.

Norges Bank, the Central Bank of Norway, has categorically stated that it will shun lending to companies with “heavy investments on coal-fired power projects”, including Philippine developers.

Washington – Bernie Sanders will join one-time rival Hillary Clinton for a campaign rally Tuesday in New Hampshire as the presumptive Democratic nominee faces Donald Trump, who has proclaimed himself ‘’the law and order candidate’’ amid rising gun violence.

Camp Gen. Pantaleon Garcia, Cavite — At least 1,878 drug dependents have voluntarily surrendered to police and the local

Boracay Island — Tensions are high at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan after the court ordered the demolition of illegal structures – three large boarding houses and a hotel.

People from different parts of the globe have volunteered help, not knowing how the cash or aid they chipped-in has forever changed

The International Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration under Annex 7 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) said China’s 9-line in South China has no legal basis. It decided that Beijing cannot claim exclusive economic zone in the Spratlys, Dow Jones reported. China’s Xinhua new agency, for its part, said the “law-abusing tribunal” issued an ill founded award. The Philippines versus China arbitration stated on January 22, 2013 when the country served China with a Notification... Читать дальше...

True to its aim of continuously providing holistic early childhood care and education, MovEd Foundation (a non-profit organization that advocates to bring early childhood care, education and development programs to underserved communities around the Philippines) launched Ride for MovEd in partnership with Ride Revolution for a ride for a cause project in Steps Dance Studio, Makati, Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Duterte and Cabinet to meet this evening to discuss decision handed down by the Permanent Court of Arbitration

MANILA -- Davao del Norte and incoming speaker Rep. Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez on Tuesday said that there will be no pork barrel or lump sum allocations for members of Congress.

AMSTERDAM - An arbitration court in The Hague will rule on Tuesday in a dispute about the South China Sea in which the Philippines is challenging China's right to exploit resources across vast swathes of the strategic territory.