Filipino peacekeeper wounded in Golan Heights incident

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Jun 062013
 
Filipino peacekeeper wounded in Golan Heights incident

By Frances MangosingINQUIRER.net 7:05 pm | Thursday, June 6th, 2013 Israeli soldiers stand on top of a Merkava tank stationed in the Israeli annexed Golan Heights near the border with Syria on May 26, 2013. A former commander of UN peacekeeping troops in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has warned that the entire force would be in jeopardy if Austria withdraws. Austria — which provides the largest number of troops to the UN Disengagement Force (UNDOF) on the Golan — has threatened to withdraw its troops over concerns for their safety if the EU lifts an embargo on supplying arms to the Syrian opposition. AFP PHOTO/JALAA MAREY MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino peacekeeper of the United Nations was wounded when he was hit by “a wayward indirect fire” at Camp Ziouni in ceasefire line Golan Heights on Thursday, the military said. The incident happened at 7:45 a.m. (local time), or 1:45 p.m. Philippine time. Lieutenant Colonel Ramon Zagala, Public Affairs Office chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said the soldier, whom he declined to identify, is a member of the Philippine Contingent to Golan Heights. He was hit by shrapnel just above his right ankle. He is now being treated by medics inside a shelter and is in “stable and good condition.” The incident happened during a firefight between Syrian government and rebel forces, some three to four kilometers from Camp Ziouni. Camp Ziouni is the logistics base of the United Nations Disengagement Observers Force where the different Read More …

Kathryn shrugs off rivalry with Julia Barretto

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Jun 062013
 

Kathryn Bernardo shrugged off talk of a brewing rivalry between her and showbiz newcomer Julia Barretto. Bernardo said she is glad to have Barretto in showbiz since she definitely has something to offer. Bernardo said it’s just inevitable that people compare them since they are almost of the same age. “Siguro naman sa showbiz kasi […]

2 US submarines docking in Subic for refuelling

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Jun 062013
 
2 US submarines docking in Subic for refuelling

By Frances Mangosing 6:03 pm | Thursday, June 6th, 2013 MANILA, Philippines – Two US Navy vessels are docking in Subic Bay this weekend for routine port calls, the US Embassy said Thursday. The US Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) will be in Subic Bay on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, respectively, to refuel and receive supplies. The L.Y. Spear-class USS Frank Cable, which was commissioned in 1980, is nearly 200 meters long and has a crew of 1,500. The Frank Cable serves as the US 7th Fleet’s mobile repair and support platform.  It is homeported in Guam. Commissioned in 1991, the USS Asheville is a Los Angeles-class submarine that is 91 meters long, and has a top speed of 32 knots underwater. It is homeported in San Diego, California. Follow Us Recent Stories: Complete stories on our Digital Edition newsstand for tablets, netbooks and mobile phones; 14-issue free trial. About to step out? Get breaking alerts on your mobile.phone. Text ON INQ BREAKING to 4467, for Globe, Smart and Sun subscribers in the Philippines. Tags: Features , Global Nation , Subic , US military , US submarines , VFA Factual errors? Contact the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s day desk. Believe this article violates journalistic ethics? Contact the Inquirer’s Reader’s Advocate. Or write The Readers’ Advocate:

Featuring: 2013 distinguished graduates and achievers!

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Jun 062013
 

by: Myrna Aquitania Graduation Day is a day to  celebrate one’s dreams – where they’ve been, what their aspirations are and most of all, where they are at the present time…it  is a celebration of all their hard work, accomplishments and their path to success. Here are some of these distinguished graduates and their achievements. Sarah Nobleza, was […]

NBI arrests 6 Taiwanese suspects on credit card fraud

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Jun 062013
 
NBI arrests 6 Taiwanese suspects on credit card fraud

By Tetch Torres-TupasINQUIRER.net 4:24 pm | Thursday, June 6th, 2013 Nonnatus Caesar Rojas MANILA, Philippines—The National Bureau of Investigation arrested six Taiwanese nationals allegedly involved in credit card fraud. In a report submitted to NBI Director Nonnatus Rojas on Thursday, arrested by members of the NBI Cybercrime Division are Cheng-Yen Yu, 25; Chih-Cheng Chang, 35; Chia-Hung Hung, 26; Sen-Yuan Wu, 24; Chun-Kai Tsou, 25 and Wen-Hao Wu, 26, all with address at Unit 4D, Regency Park Townhomes (Summit Residence), J. Abad Santos Hi-Way corner E. Aguinaldo Street, Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. The six have already been slapped with a complaint for violation of Republic Act 8484 or the Access, Devices, Regulation Act of 1998 before the Pampanga Prosecutors Office. Chih-Cheng Chang, on the other hand is also facing an additional complaint for Corruption of Public Officials for attempting to bribe the NBI operatives. Seized by the NBI-CCD team from the suspects were the P500,000 cash used in trying to bribe the operatives, counterfeit automated teller machine (ATM) cards and counterfeit credit cards, electronic gadgets used in illegal duplication of credit cards and ATM cards, and documents. The NBI arrested the six last June 4 after a series of surveillance operations. Found in the Taiwanese nationals’ possession were several electronic gadgets, devices, ATM cards, credit cards, and documents with Chinese characters which were being used and intended to be used in the  illegal activities of duplication, unauthorized use/access of credit cards/ATM cards. Follow Us Recent Stories: Complete stories on our Read More …

Sotto to resign as Senate majority leader

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Jun 062013
 
Sotto to resign as Senate majority leader

Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said he will resign on Thursday as Senate majority floor leader, citing accusations hurled at the chamber’s leadership. “Nawalan na ako ng gana. Pagkatapos ng tatlong taon, ganoon ang ibabato nila sa leadership,” Sotto told reporters Thursday. Sotto’s move came a day after Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile announced his irrevocable resignation, also citing the accusations thrown at him and his leadership. — Andreo Calonzo/KBK, GMA News

Taiwanese probers back in PHL for closed-door meeting with NBI

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Jun 062013
 
Taiwanese probers back in PHL for closed-door meeting with NBI

Taiwanese investigators who went to the Philippines to probe the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters returned to Manila Thursday to attend a closed-door meeting with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). NBI deputy director Virgilio Mendez said the foreign probers arrived in the country Thursday morning. “Pero wala pa sila dito sa office namin. Waiting na po kami,” Mendez said. The seven-man team first went to the Philippines last May 27 for a four-day parallel investigation on the fatal shooting of the 65-year-old fisherman that caused a rift between the Philippines and Taiwan. The team inspected the Philippine vessel that confronted the victim and his fellow fishermen, who were accused of poaching in Philippine waters, and interviewed Coast Guard and Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources personnel implicated in the shooting. The team also conducted ballistics exam on the Filipino authorities’ firearms as well as viewed and obtained a copy of the video of the incident. On Wednesday, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the Taiwanese team would be meeting with the NBI “as  matter of courtesy” to discuss findings of their respective investigations. She said the purpose of the meeting is not to “cross-check” the findings of the two teams. De Lima cited a similar instance when the eight-man NBI team flew to Taiwan to conduct its own probe on the matter, which included inspecting the fishing vessel of the victim and getting statements from his companions. After the relatives of the victim disagreed to Read More …

PNoy's link to Congress admits rift with Enrile but downplays its effect on bills

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Jun 062013
 
PNoy's link to Congress admits rift with Enrile but downplays its effect on bills

Enrile resigns as Senate president. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile delivers a privilege speech on Wednesday, June 5, to announce his irrevocable resignation as head of the chamber. Benjie Castro The head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) on Thursday admitted not being in good terms with resigned Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile but denied that it has caused the vetoing of bills in the 15th Congress. Secretary Manuel Mamba, who acts as President Benigno Aquino III’s link to Congress, said local politics in Cagayan have caused a rift between himself and Enrile, who also hails from the same province. “I can’t go directly to the Senate President. In a way, it has affected our coordination, but we tried for it not to be affected,” Mamba said in a phone interview Thursday. He added that he once attempted to reach out to Enrile, but the resigned Senate leader supposedly declined his invitation to talk. “I reported it to the President. Ang sinabi niya, basta, diyan ka. We just decided to let my undersecretary coordinate with the Senate. I’ll be the one concentrated with the House and the Palace,” Mamba said. GMA News Online is still trying to reach Enrile for his comment on this issue as of posting time. ‘Lack of coordination’ Acting Senate President Jinggoy Estrada, however, said he believes that the discord between Enrile and Mamba really took its toll on legislation this Congress. “There is really a lack of coordination on the part of the PLLO. Read More …

PHL, Timor Leste ink 3 MOUs on education, policy consultations, infrastructure

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Jun 062013
 
PHL, Timor Leste ink 3 MOUs on education, policy consultations, infrastructure

The Philippines and Timor Leste have inked three bilateral agreements in areas of education, policy consultations and infrastructure to further strengthen the cooperation between the two countries. The signings were announced during the five-day visit to the Philippines of Timor Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao — a visit that aims to strengthen his nation’s bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The first agreement—a Memorandum of Understanding and Policy Consultations between the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste—was signed by DFA chief Albert Del Rosario and his Timor Leste counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation José Luís Guterres. The MOU will define the cooperation between the Philippines and Timor-Leste, particularly on issues of regional and international mutual interest. A second agreement that recognizes the expertise of trainers from the Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and aims to build the capability of Timor-Leste Public Works’ personnel in infrastructure planning, quality control, and maintenance was also signed. DPWH chief Rogelio Singson and his counterpart, Timor Leste Minister of Public Works Gastão Francisco de Sousa, inked the agreement that will establish a cooperative approach between the two countries in terms of mentoring, to facilitate capacity development. Finally, Commission of Higher Education (CHED) chair Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan and Timor Leste Minister of Education Bendito dos Santos Freitas signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philippine Normal University and the Ministry Read More …

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