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mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Watch: Honor thy parents

Being Indian, in its Facebook page, shared a video that best illustrates the Christian commandment of honoring one’s parents. In a post, it wrote “Being rude to the people who love you more than they love themselves isn’t fair. Let’s always respect our parents.” While the images show Indian nationals, the message is very universal; spreading goodwill to all nations and races. The video has, so far, generated more than 13.5 million views.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Armed group abducts police officer in Surigao del Sur

BUTUAN CITY, July 6— A rookie police officer is now a subject of search, after he was reportedly abducted by an armed group believed to be members of the New Peoples’ Army, on Tuesday morning at a hinter village of a southern province in the Caraga region. Reports from Surigao del Sur police identified the recent victim of abduction as Police Officer 1 Richard V. Yu, assigned to Carmen Municipal Police Station, Carmen town, Surigao del Sur. Yu becomes the first victim of abduction by suspected rebels in the region... Читать дальше...

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

More cops in Duterte’s list

A second wave of police officials linked to illegal drugs may be announced by President Rodrigo Duterte as soon as validation and background check is completed, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said yesterday, a day after the Chief Executive publicly named five police generals.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

2-year emergency powers for transport reform urged

Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito pressed yesterday for an immediate reform of the country’s transportation sector through a bill granting President Duterte special powers for two years.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

At this rate, gov’t may well meet its 6-month deadline

President Duterte named three Philippine National Police (PNP) star officers and two retired ones in his continuing campaign against illegal drugs in the country this Tuesday.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

In defeat, Gilas earns respect from France

Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City) 6:30 p.m. – Senegal vs Turkey 9 p.m. – New Zealand vs France Respect. That’s what Gilas Pilipinas gained from Tony Parker and other members of the French team following a tightly-contested match that saw France score a hard-earned 93-84 win at the start of the Manila leg of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) last Tuesday at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City. “They were pretty good, they were very aggressive, they tried to make stuff happen,”... Читать дальше...

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Floods, landslides warning up due to ‘Butchoy’

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned yesterday of possible floods and landslides due to heavy rains brought about by a stronger typhoon “Butchoy” (international name “Nepartak”) as it moves closer to Taiwan on Wednesday.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

3 Taiwanese nabbed in P1.55-B shabu raid in Las Piñas, Parañaque

As the war against illegal drugs shifted to high gear, three Taiwan nationals were arrested Tuesday night when drug enforcement agents swooped down on two houses in separate raids in Las Piñas and Parañaque that were turned into shabu laboratories and seized about P1.55 billion worth of high grade shabu and raw materials.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Gilas gets morale boost from Duterte, Cabinet men

Gilas Pilipinas got its much-needed morale boost in its quest for a spot in the Rio Olympics from no less than President Rodrigo Duterte who, together with his Cabinet secretaries, made time to watch Gilas’ basketball game Tuesday night.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

BIR officer goes to ‘freezer’ for gifts to chief

A revenue district officer (RDO) is the first casualty in the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) fight against graft and corruption and was transferred to a “freezer” post for sending a basket of imported fruits and wine to new BIR Commissioner Cesar R. Dulay.

W magazine 

Le Smoking Loves Anja Rubik

We assume the feeling is mutual.

The post Le Smoking Loves Anja Rubik appeared first on W Magazine.

The Post and Courier 

Charleston ports agency hopes ILA work stoppage has minimal impact on operations

A planned hour-long work stoppage at seaports worldwide on Thursday, designed to draw attention to dockworkers’ rights, could affect area traffic during the morning rush hour, but the State Ports Authority says it hopes to minimize any impact from the International Longshoremen’s Association event.

«Motoroids» (motoroids.com) 

2017 Skoda Yeti gets rendered

The odd, yet lovable Skoda Yeti will be replaced with a more conventional looking crossover in 2017, and a speculative rendering imagines the latter. The next-generation Yeti will be a follow up to the full-size Kodiaq SUV with seven seats that is expected to debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in October. Also read: Skoda […]

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mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

“We will always decide for the greater interest of the Philippines” – Duterte

President Rodrigo R. Duterte said he is willing to talk to China if the United Nations arbitral tribunal would issue a ruling in favor of the Philippines in its case against Beijing over the West Philippine Sea. Image courtesy of DoT/PhilEmbassy.no “If it’s favorable to us, let’s talk,” the president said in his speech during the 69th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at Clark Air Base Tuesday. But if it turns out to be otherwise, Duterte said his administration is also ready to accept the ruling. Читать дальше...