SAVIORS IN WAR, NEGLECTED IN PEACE | Canine heroes mistreated by US Army –...
An investigation was started after soldiers who had handled the dogs complained about the fate of their four-legged saviors. Army personnel who handled them said that once the dogs returned to the United States, some were left in kennels for up to 11 months, mistreated through lack of care and attention, and others may have been put down, according to the report. No screening was done of people who wanted to adopt the dogs.
Tax concerns make businesses less bullish this quarter
Businesses turned less optimistic about prospects as 2018 opened amid worries about the impact of the tax reform law particularly on fuel prices, according to results of a recent central bank survey.
Trump praises Chinese president Xi extending tenure ‘for life’: ‘He’s great’
US President Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping Saturday after the ruling Communist party announced it was eliminating the two-term limit for the presidency, paving the way for Xi to serve indefinitely, according to audio aired by CNN.
Unidentified man shoots, kills self near White House: Secret Service
A man fatally shot himself in the head along the north fence of the White House on Saturday, the US Secret Service said in a statement.
‘Emoji Movie’ swoons below Cruise, Gibson at ‘worst in film’ Razzies
Sony Pictures' film about talking emoticons earned four Golden Raspberries, including worst picture, director and screenplay.
Joint exploration in West PH Sea constitutional – Palace
Malacañang on Saturday reiterated that joint exploration at West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) is allowed in the 1987 Constitution. Secretary Harry Roque cited the 2004 La Bugal ruling which provides that the President may enter into agreements with foreign entities for large-scale explorations.
Sandwich downs more than 300 in Bataan
More than 300 people were treated for suspected food poisoning after they ate banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich that is popular fare at a store in Morong, Bataan.
Bid to void Sereno appointment proof impeachment trial won’t fly – Lagman
A bid to have the Supreme Court nullify the appointment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is not only “doomed to fail,” it is also “an admission that an impeachment trial will not prosper in the Senate,” an opposition lawmaker said Saturday.
Hydropower firm exec arrested for Honduran environmentalist Berta Caceres’ murder
Honduran authorities on Friday said they arrested a high-ranking executive of a hydroelectric company on Friday on charges of helping plan the murder of indigenous environmental activist Berta Caceres two years ago.
IS supporter guilty of trying to create ‘army of children’ for London terror attacks
A British supporter of Islamic State was found guilty on Friday of trying to recruit children he intended to turn into an “army” of jihadists to help carry out a wave of attacks across London.
Mexico prepares to make arrests in disappearance of student teachers
Mexican authorities are preparing to arrest dozens of people implicated in the kidnapping and alleged murder of 43 student teachers in southern Mexico more than three years ago, the prosecutor in charge of the case said on Friday.
Foreign policy ‘not a joke,’ Bayan tells Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to task by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan for cracking jokes about foreign policy that could make the country “the laughingstock of the international community.”
Aicelle Santos to play Gigi in UK touring production of ‘Miss Saigon’
The 33-year old singer-actress finally made it to the acclaimed musical's cast six years after she auditioned for it in Manila.
MWC 2018 | In pictures: Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Here are some of the photos at the 2018 Mobile World Congress, the most important mobile communication event in the world, held in Barcelona, Spain from Feb. 26 to March 1.
MWC 2018 | Fast 5G beckons, but still far off for most mobile users
The telecoms world is gearing up for 5G, the next generation wireless technology that promises to go beyond phones and link up everything from vehicles to household devices, or anything else with an internet connection at far greater speeds.














