MANILA, June 25 (Bloomberg): Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ended talks with China on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, his top envoy said, posing a challenge for incoming leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if he wishes to restart discussions. Related stocks fell. "We got as far as it is constitutionally possible to go,” said Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos
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Cities next to Manila asked to declare June 30 holiday
An official of the Philippine National Police on Saturday asked cities next to the City of Manila to also declare a nonworking holiday in their jurisdictions on June 30 to lessen the inconvenience expected due to road closures and protest rallies during the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Since security measures will be in place, including road closures … [Read more...] about Cities next to Manila asked to declare June 30 holiday
South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Look deeper beyond the usual designs found in mainstream boutiques and you will discover a treasure trove of South-East Asia’s fashion. The most magnificent handwoven fabrics, Cambodia’s ikat, Thailand’s mudmee, Indonesia’s songket, Malaysia’s tenun and much more, are not only rich in heritage but visually arresting too. A fashion showcase was recently held in Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...] about South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
PPCRV urges continuing poll probe
FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Poll watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Saturday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to further investigate even the minor discrepancies in the vote count, although it did not find electoral fraud in the May 9 polls based on its preliminary information technology report. In an online media forum, … [Read more...] about PPCRV urges continuing poll probe
5 areas under ‘moderate risk’ but no need for Alert Level 2 – DOH
FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday classified five areas in Metro Manila under “moderate risk” as the positivity rate in the region rose above the 5-percent World Health Organization benchmark. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire identified the areas as Quezon City, Marikina City, Pasig City, San Juan City and Pateros. … [Read more...] about 5 areas under ‘moderate risk’ but no need for Alert Level 2 – DOH