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Pacman’s ex-rivals step down on boxing ring

Two of the famous foes of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao have announced their retirement, leaving the square ring to the next era of the fist fighters. On Saturday, former two-weight class...

NoKor seeks “right view”, “correct understanding” on nuke issue

MANILA, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) said a “right view” and “correct understanding” on its nuclear issue should be established if the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)...

Pop concert to cap ASEAN day celebration

Ten pop music artists from Southeast Asia are set to grace the grand celebration of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 50th Anniversary on August 8, 2017. In a press...

President Duterte accepts credentials of new ambassadors

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, August 7, welcomed four new ambassadors to the Philippines. The President accepted the credentials of Chile, Colombia, India, and Austria in a ceremony at the Reception...

Government starts post-conflict needs assessment in Marawi

The government has started the post-conflict needs assessment (PCNA) in war-torn Marawi City, an official said Monday, August 7. At a press briefing in Malacañan, Assistant Secretary Kristoffer James Purisima said the...

East Asia FMs meet in Manila

MANILA, Aug. 7 -- Eighteen foreign ministers met in Manila Monday for the 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Chaired by Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, the EAS...

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