There was so much hype about the Philippines’ pivot to China, but there are no significant results until now. After President Duterte’s visit to China last month, his fifth, we can’t help but ask whether the foreign policy shift has indeed translated to tangible benefits for Filipinos. The stronger and warmer Philippine-China bilateral relations were expected to boost … [Read more...] about Playing a losing game with China
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Friends hacked to death in Semporna fight
KOTA KINABALU: A machete-wielding assailant attacked and killed two men in their 50s in Sabah’s east coast Semporna district. One of the victims was involved in a brawl with a 29-year-old man near Ladang Pinang in Kalumpang in the 4.30pm incident on Sunday (June 26) due to a misunderstanding. The second man then stepped in to break up the fight and was then attacked. Both … [Read more...] about Friends hacked to death in Semporna fight