Carlos Ghosn re-arrested over fresh allegations

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 04:28:26 +0000

Japanese prosecutors re-arrested former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn over fresh allegations on Friday, apparently dashing his hopes of early release in the latest twist to a rollercoaster saga. The case…READ

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Palace confident federal Charter will be passed

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2018 09:40:37 +0000

Malacañang has remained confident that the bill revising the 1987 Constitution for a shift to a presidential-bicameral-federal system would be passed within the term of President Rodrigo Duterte. Palace spokesman…READ

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Bong acquittal ‘best Christmas gift’

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 04:56:58 +0000

For the family of former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., his acquittal is the “best Christmas gift.” “Our family is thankful that Senator Bong will finally be free, and this…READ

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End of an era: Merkel passes torch to new party leader

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:42:43 +0000

HAMBURG: German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hand off leadership of her party Friday after nearly two decades at the helm, with the race wide open between a loyal deputy and…READ

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Duterte OKs  martial law extension in Mindanao

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:34:25 +0000

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the proposal of the military and police to extend martial law in Mindanao, sources told The Manila Times. The Palace sources said Duterte  has requested…READ

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Bong Revilla acquitted of plunder

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:24:17 +0000

The Sandiganbayan on Friday acquitted former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla of plunder charges in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam. The court’s First Division…READ

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Klay Thompson breaks Stephen Curry’s record for 3s in game

CHICAGO: Klay Thompson has broken teammate Stephen Curry’s NBA record for 3-pointers in a game with his 14th during a brilliant offensive performance by the Golden State Warriors. Thompson set…READ MORE

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Pregnant Duchess of Sussex starts official Australian tour

SYDNEY: A beaming Duke and Duchess of Sussex started the first day of official engagements of a royal tour of Australia on Tuesday with the public focus on the former Meghan Markle’s newly announced pregnancy. Meghan wore a tight-fitting cream dress by Australian designer Karen Gee that barely revealed a royal bump as they were […]

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Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

  LONDON: Kensington Palace says Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex are expecting a child in the spring. The palace says the couple has “appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy […]

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Pope says abortion is like hiring ‘contract killer’

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Wednesday compared having an abortion to hiring a “contract killer.” “Interrupting a pregnancy is like eliminating someone,” Francis said in an address to worshipers in…READ MORE

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