Obama sees launch of 'Pinoy jeepney's future'

U.s. President Barack Obama was not fit to ride a true jeepney, however he was around the first to see what's to come for the supposed "ruler of the street" in the Philippines.  When he tended to Filipino and American military men in Fort Bonifacio Tuesday, Obama went to the launch of a private e-jeepney venture at Sofitel in Pasay City.  The U.s. President who is known for his environmental change plan, even sheets the zero-discharge...

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Obama's Asia visit shows US sees China as 'opponent': state media

BEIJING - A real Chinese daily paper hit out at Barack Obama on Tuesday after the US president said Washington was not trying to counter Beijing's impact in the Asia-Pacific. The state-run China Daily composed in an article that Obama's week-long visit to Asia, which finishes up Tuesday, made it "progressively clear that Washington is taking Beijing as a rival." China's cases to different islands, reefs and atolls in the South and East China...

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Taiwan stages largest drill since 2000 in Spratlys

Taiwan launches rockets during a military drill in the western Penghu islands on April 17, 2013 Taiwan not long from now assembled several marines for its biggest military activity since 2000 close questioned islands in the South China Sea, an official said Monday. Lin Yu-tooth said the arriving drill was hung on the Taiwan-regulated island of Taiping, some piece of the Spratlys - a chain which is additionally guaranteed in entire or partially...

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Obama warns China, backs Philippines

US President Barack Obama conveyed a crisp cautioning on Tuesday to China against utilizing power to resolution regional debate, as he promised "ironclad" military backing for the Philippines. On the last day of a four-country Asian tour, Obama utilized a location to US and Filipino troops in Manila to voice concern over the inexorably strained oceanic regional lines between China and US partners in the area. "We accept that countries and...

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Philippine Activists Prostesting on Obama's Visit

Activists' effigy of "Obama" riding an "Aquino" chariot Add captActivists hold party games at Liwasang Bonifacio in protest of US Pres. Obama's visit ion Activists torch Aquino-Obama effigy at Mendiola Bayan-ST marching from Plaza Miranda to Mendiola to protest Obama visit...

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Militant groups are already gearing up for more protests against

Militant groups are already gearing up for more protests against...

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Selfie Picture with President Obama

Malaysian Prime Menister  selfie with President Obama ! ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"calltype":"async[2]","publisher":"Junx","width":250,"height":250,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); }()); ...

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South Korean PM Chung Hong-won resigns over ferry

South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won has resigned amid criticism of the government's handling of the sinking of a passenger ferry. He said the "cries of the families of those missing still keep me up at night". Mr Chung will stay in his post until the disaster is under control. The Sewol ferry with 476 people aboard - most of them students and teachers - sank off South Korea on 16 April. Officials have confirmed 187 died, but scores are...

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Man caught trying to smuggle in $580,000

Man caught trying to smuggle in $580,000 from mainland China to Hong Kong. (Photo via Reuters) ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"calltype":"async[2]","publisher":"Junx","width":250,"height":250,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); }())...

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China's Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Will Undergo Its First Interim Maintenance

China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, returned to Dalian Shipyard dock to undergo its first interim service on April, 17, 2014. Experts predicted that the service will last for six months; comprehensive overhaul and maintenance will be conducted on the power, weapons, and other systems. Complex weapon systems require regular maintenance, and aircraft personnel also need to be trained and rest to maintain combat effectiveness. The Liaoning...

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Duterte nixes mayor’s award nomination

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CADILLAC ONE

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A Philippine Air Force W-3A Sokol

A ‪Philippine‬ Air Force W-3A ‪Sokol‬ of the 505th Search and Rescue Group on ‪‎SAR‬ paint scheme. (Photo credits to the Owner) ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"calltype":"async[2]","publisher":"Junx","width":250,"height":250,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''...

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Mayor Joseph Estrada now Back Home

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada now back home after successful talks with Hong Kong officials over the 2010 hostage crisis. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"calltype":"async[2]","publisher":"Junx","width":250,"height":250,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); }())...

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The President's Flight and Ride

During his official visit to Malaysia from April 26 until 28, 2014, US President Barack Obama will be protected by his bodyguards and service agents as well as the presidential state car, also known as Cadillac One or by the agents as "The Beast."  ...

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INFOGRAPHIC: U.S. Forces in Asia

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After Oppo, Here Comes Zopo

NOVO7Tech is one of the first carriers of Oppo in the Philippines, until it was officially launched earlier this month. Oppo, a Chinese mobile phone brand, is bringing to the country the Find 7, Find 7a, Find 5 Mini, N1, R1, and the Neo. A few days after the brand’s launch, NOVO7Tech teased on its Facebook fan page the arrival of another Chinese label, Zopo Mobile. The distributor posted a photo of a Zopo smartphone on its fan page, but it did...

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Erap leaving for HK with money for kin of hostage victims

MANILA - Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada will leave for Hong Kong on Tuesday in an attempt to fix the country’s damaged relations with China’s special administrative region over the bungled police rescue during a hostage crisis in 2010. Estrada, who earlier said the city means to apologize, will bring with him the monetary assistance for the families of the victims of the Quirino Grandstand hostage-taking. Rolando Mendoza took hostage a tourist...

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US, PH start military exercises ahead of Obama visit

MANILA - The Philippines and the United States started Monday the first period of the Exercise Balikatan 2014 in front of the visit one week from now of US President Barack Obama. The US Embassy said American fighters will lead preparatory chip away at group framework ventures in Legazpi City, Albay. The real military activities will occur on May 5 to 16. The consulate said: "The Balikatan activity concentrates on preparing parts of both...

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Will Obama be riding a jeepney on his visit to Manila?

It's unlikely. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":250,"height":250,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.src = '//cdn.chitika.net/getads.js'; try { document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);...

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Courtesy Call of Representative Manny Pacquiao.

Courtesy Call of Representative Manny Pacquiao. &nbs...

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Philippine mayor fatally shot by suspected rebels

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say at least 15 suspected communist rebels disguised as police fatally shot a northern town mayor and his two bodyguards during a flag-raising ceremony. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); ...

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Philippine Navy to build own radars

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DND eyes 4 projects to upgrade military bases

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of National Defense (DND) is situated to actualize no less than four tasks pointed at updating army installations under the new Armed Forces Modernization Law. The undertakings, adding up to over P2 billion, try to backing new military resources for be obtained by the administration. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika...

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" Average internet speed in ASEAN "

Nowadays, internet has become the important parts of our life in many activities. Let's take a look at the internet speed in ASEAN. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); var s = document.createElement('script'); ...

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The sleeping giant awakes II

Dr. Sheng Lijun of Singapore’s Institute of Southeast Asian Studies argues China lacks the definition of superpowerdom. It does not create technology, which defines a superpower. He said given time, China will change since it invented printing and gunpowder -- arguably two of the most influential inventions of all time. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika...

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Japanese firm won't rebuild plant destroyed by 'Yolanda'

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PH grants visa-free privilege to 7 more countries

The northernmost corner of the Philippines' isolation adds to its charm. Batanes never fails to attract tourists looking for breathtaking sights and some peace and quiet. (Photo by Rolen Facundo)Related:Living the quiet Batanes lifePreserving a heritage in Batanes ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; ...

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Traffic situation at Bocaue southbound Toll Plaza

Traffic situation at Bocaue southbound Toll Plaza as of 5:25pm.   ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text/javascript'; ...

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Philippines Looking to Procure US Hamilton-class Warship

To round off the week, a few defense and security links, focusing mostly on naval affairs this week: ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type...

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Japan, US to back ASEAN's sea surveillance

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Dane joins in Philippines' bloody Easter crucifixions

Danish filmmaker Lasse Spang Olsen grimaces as he is nailed to a cross during the a re-enactment of the Crucifixion of Christ during Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in the village of Cutud, Pampanga, north of Manila, on April 18, 2014 ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id...

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Centipede Bursts from Snake's Stomach

This unlucky viper messed with the wrong centipede. Scientists think it's possible the centipede tried gnawing its way out of the snake after it was swallowed. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; window.CHITIKA.units.push(unit); document.write(''); ...

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Enrile's ex-chief of staff Gigi Reyes arrives in Manila

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Coincidence? Titanic & Ferry in South Korea

Titanic & Ferry in South Korea. What a coincidence? The accident happened on the Same date, same month, but different year 459 people on board; 325 high school students 15 teachers 30 crew members 89 other passengers. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":160,"height":160,"sid":"Chitika Default"}; var placement_id = window.CHITIKA.units.length; ...

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China economic growth slows to 18-month low in Q1

China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 18 months in the first quarter of 2014, official data showed on Wednesday, with signs of waning momentum already prompting limited government action to steady the world's second-largest economy. Authorities have ruled out major stimulus to fight short-term dips in growth, and some analysts think the economy will continue to lose momentum into the middle of the year. The economy grew 7.4 percent...

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Philippine leader apologises over 'world's worst airport'

Philippine President Benigno Aquino openly apologized on Wednesday for disappointments in aerating and cooling at Manila landing strip, effectively named by an online travel direct as the world's most noticeably awful. The crisp calamity at Terminal 1, utilized by remote aerial shuttles, came as a large number of Filipinos start going for the Easter occasions throughout one of the most sultry months of the year. "We request your acquittal...

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Visa-free travel to Japan may start by June

MANILA – The Philippine Ambassador to Japan on Wednesday said that Filipinos may travel to the land of the rising sun without any need for a visa by June. "We are just awaiting the official advice, but from reliable sources and from the newspaper accounts that have come out already, it seems that its likely going to happen sometime in June of this year," said Ambassador Manolo Lopez. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined)...

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Manila ranks 2nd in 'emerging cities of future' list

MANILA, Philippines – Manila is among the world's emerging cities likely to progress in the next two decades, according to a study by US-based consulting firm A.T. Kearney Inc. The Philippine capital placed second in the ranking, lagging behind Indonesian capital Jakarta. ( function() { if (window.CHITIKA === undefined) { window.CHITIKA = { 'units' : [] }; }; var unit = {"publisher":"Junx","width":250,"height":250,"sid":"Chitika...

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