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Ex-Manila mayor Alfredo Lim dies of Covid-19

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Ex-Manila mayor Alfredo Lim dies of Covid-19 By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos Former Manila mayor Alfredo Lim MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim has succumbed to coronavirus disease (Covid-19), his grandson announced on Saturday. The death of Lim, 90, was confirmed by his grandson, Paul dela Cruz, in a Facebook post. Dela Cruz bade … Continue reading →

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116 more Pinoys abroad infected with coronavirus

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday reported that 116 more Filipinos abroad are infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The new cases bring the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa to almost 1,000, with 334 of … Continue reading →

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4 elderly patients recover from Covid-19: DOH

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

4 elderly patients recover from Covid-19: DOHBy Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Four of the five patients who recently recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) were senior citizens, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday. “Today, DOH announces five new recoveries (four elderly, one of which is a severe case). … Continue reading →

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PRRD to businessmen: Be assertive vs. corrupt officials

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

PRRD to businessmen: Be assertive vs. corrupt officials By Azer Parrocha MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged Chinese Filipino businessmen to be assertive when they encounter corrupt government officials. “All that I ask of you is be assertive and do not surrender to the threats and the intimidations that you … Continue reading →

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Duterte presence in Emperor’s enthronement to boost PH-Japan ties

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Duterte presence in Emperor’s enthronement to boost PH-Japan ties By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s attendance to the enthronement rites for Japanese Emperor Naruhito will further enhance the relations between Manila and Tokyo, Malacañang said on Tuesday. “The Philippine Government and the Filipino nation join the people of Japan … Continue reading →

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Korean Air boosts Philippines-Korea cargo services

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Korean Air boosts PH-Korea cargo services By Ma. Cristina Arayata MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Korean Air (KE) has been boosting cargo services between Manila and Incheon, offering twice a week cargo flights due to a rise in the demand, an executive said Friday. “KE transported 437 tons of cargo to Manila in April, when … Continue reading →

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Manila Cathedral book, testament of faith: Tagle

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Manila Cathedral book, testament of faith: Tagle By Ferdinand Patinio MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — A book about the Manila Cathedral, the mother of church in the country, which showcases the history and story of the Christian faith, was launched in Manila on Saturday. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle noted that the book, entitled … Continue reading →

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Russian warships arrive in Manila

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

Russian warships arrive in Manila MOSCOW (Philippines News Agency/TASS) — Russian Pacific Fleet’s warships arrived at the capital of the Philippines — Manila — for a visit as part of the military cooperation program between two countries, Russia’s Pacific Fleet spokesman Captain 2nd Rank Nikolai Voskresensky said. “A group of the Pacific Fleet’s big … Continue reading →

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China’s premier, Russian PM to attend Manila ASEAN meet in Nov

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

China’s premier, Russian PM to attend Manila ASEAN meet in Nov By Leslie Gatpolintan MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev are coming to Manila to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings next month. “United Nations Secretary General (António Guterres) has … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Province to open Trade and Investment Office in Manila

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release BRITISH COLUMBIA TO OPEN TRADE AND INVESTMENT OFFICE IN MANILA Vancouver — The Government of British Columbia (BC), Canada, recently announced it will be opening a trade and investment representative office in the Philippines as part of its “Asia strategy.” BC Minister of Justice and Attorney General Suzanne Anton, who represented BC Minister … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Manila

Ex-Manila mayor Alfredo Lim dies of Covid-19

116 more Pinoys abroad infected with coronavirus

4 elderly patients recover from Covid-19: DOH

PRRD to businessmen: Be assertive vs. corrupt officials

Duterte presence in Emperor’s enthronement to boost PH-Japan ties

Korean Air boosts Philippines-Korea cargo services

Manila Cathedral book, testament of faith: Tagle

Russian warships arrive in Manila

China’s premier, Russian PM to attend Manila ASEAN meet in Nov

British Columbia Province to open Trade and Investment Office in Manila