Wearing black shirts opposing what they called “franchise-grabbing” by the Davao Light and Power Company, workers of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. join the Black Friday protest outside their office building in Tagum City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO (from Nordeco) TAGUM CITY—Protests have snowballed against the granting of the congressional franchise to the … [Read more...] about Protests snowball vs proposed Davao power firm’s franchise takeover of electric cooperative areas
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Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
TOKYO — President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday (May 22) to launch a plan for greater US economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region. On the second leg of his first Asia trip as president, Biden is to meet with leaders of Japan, India and Australia, the … [Read more...] about Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa's coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official said on Sunday. The province is still restoring damaged infrastructure and making plans to re-home people displaced after flooding last … [Read more...] about Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province
Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative
Biden arrived in Japan after a stop in South Korea TOKYO - President Joe Biden meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo and unveils a multinational trade initiative Monday as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia. Fresh from a three-day visit to another key US ally, South Korea, Biden will also have talks with Japanese Emperor … [Read more...] about Biden reinforces Japan ties, unveils Asia trade initiative
Soccer-Allegri already looking to next season, more ‘experience’ needed
FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri insisted the club must bring in more experienced players in the transfer market in the coming months if they are to start to turn their fortunes around. Serie A's most successful club were already assured of a fourth-placed finish this season before Saturday's final match of the campaign at Fiorentina, but … [Read more...] about Soccer-Allegri already looking to next season, more ‘experience’ needed