Photo President Rodrigo Duterte Faced with the lingering threat of rebellion in Mindanao, President Duterte is seeking the extension of martial law in the troubled region until the end of the year. The President sent
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Philippines acquires 2 spy planes from US
The United States will provide two Cessna 208 aircraft to aid Philippine troops fighting ISIS-inspired militant groups in Mindanao. MANILA, Philippines — Washington has offered to send two surveillance aircraft to assist the Armed Forces of
Read moreUber, Grab broke the rules by tolerating colorums
If Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) want to engage in the business of public transportation, they need to follow the rules just like any other type of public utility vehicles (PUVs). The Land Transportation Franchising and
Read moreROM voids marriage between same-sex couple
They married as man and woman but one later underwent sex change; family lawyers question registry’s move Kok Xing Hui They wedded as man and wife in October 2015. In June last year, the man
Read moreBali Police brings in national judo champ to train officers as preparation for fighting terrorists
A national Indonesian judo champ has been brought in to train Bali Police officers in preparation for fighting terrorists. Police across the country have increased vigilance after an attack in Medan, Sumatra, resulted in the
Read more65-year-old man gives out $5,000 worth of durians to customers – on his birthday
Durian seller Mr Yap Kean Seng turned 65 years old on Tuesday (July 11) and to celebrate the special occasion, held a giveaway for his loyal customers. The annual event typically sees eager fans queuing up
Read moreMiss Singapore Beauty Pageant 2017 finalists take negative comments in their stride
Singaporean contestants (from left) Christina Cai, Queenie Sia and Tricia Koh. The trio were among 16 out of 19 finalists who drew flak from netizens after an unofficial photo of them was posted online. Some
Read more6 must-know facts about once-sordid Keong Saik Road before you head there for a night out
To the surprise of many people, Keong Saik Road in Singapore’s Chinatown was named by the Lonely Planet guide as the 4th must-visit destination in Asia recently. The guide was not exactly wrong to place
Read moreHong Kong brain surgeon drills hole in wrong side of patient’s head: Report
HONG KONG – A doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital performed surgery on the wrong side of an 86-year-old man’s skull – the second brain surgery blunder in the city in just four months,
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The theme for this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) is “#OneNationTogether”, a rallying call to unite all Singaporeans to stand together and overcome all odds together. ‘One Nation’ is to remind Singaporeans that regardless of
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