Taipei releases ship satellite record, refuting Manila's claim it intruded into PH
TAIPEI--Taiwan on Tuesday released a satellite record of the route of a fishing boat fired on by Philippine coastguards, flatly rejecting Manila's allegations that the boat intruded into Philippine waters.
PH files diplomatic protest vs China's 'provocative, illegal presence' in Ayungin Reef
The Philippine government has protested a 'provocative and illegal presence' of two Chinese surveillance vessels and a military ship within its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.
Amid row with China, PNoy announces $1.8-B military upgrade vs 'bullies'
Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country's maritime territory against "bullies", amid an ever-worsening dispute with China.
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LEGAL POSER | Can DOJ findings of probable cause be enjoined?
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has questioned the seeming pattern in a series of moves by the Court of Appeals enjoining the DOJ from its determination of probable cause in key cases, saying this effectively hindered it 'from prosecuting, from discharging its mandate.'
Tensions in Taiwan over fisherman's death ease a bit, Palace says
Tensions in Taiwan over the death of a 65-year-old fisherman off the waters of Batanes two weeks ago "have already eased a little," deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said.
VIDEO | Boss repeatedly slaps intern, sparks outcry in Singapore
A Singapore company supervisor caught on video slapping a male intern is in trouble after the clip went viral on the web and sparked a public outcry.
24 dead, more than 230 injured in Oklahoma tornado
Twenty-four people were killed and 237 others injured when a massive tornado blasted the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, the capital of the U.S. state of Oklahoma, on Monday, state officials said Tuesday.
Mar: In movies, Bong portrays role of law enforcer, he should act like one
The word war between supposed friends and former peers in the Senate, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Sen. Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., appears far from over.
'Corrupted' compact flash cards may have delayed transmission of poll results, Brillantes says
Faulty compact flash cards--used by automated voting equipment to store data--may have delayed electronic transmission of poll results, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson Sixto Brillantes Jr. said on Tuesday.
CROC ON A SOAK | 4-meter reptile joins sunbathers on beach, sends people running
Hundreds of sunbathers fled a popular Indonesian beach in panic when a four-meter (13-foot) crocodile laid down next to them to soak up some rays, an official said Wednesday.






































