Articles by Noel Tarrazona

ASEAN Games 2019: Philippines gears up to host 25-game event

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) officials will now take the responsibility to host the 2019 Southeast Asian games.

Aug 17, 2017

Shanghai and Hong Kong confirm new human cases of H7N9 bird flu infection

Philippines government plans to cull 600,000 fouls to prevent spread of virus

A bird flu or avian influenza is a disease that can affect human beings. Once affected, human beings will have symptoms like conjunctivitis, fever, muscle aches, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and severe respiratory illness.

Aug 16, 2017

Philippines needs 14,000 policemen to address terror threats

Communist rebels abduct cop in Southern Philippines

Armed men believed to be members of the New People's Army (NPA) on Wednesday abducted a police officer in the town of Makilala in the province of North Cotabato in the Southern Philippines.

Aug 16, 2017

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Philippines: Intelligence agents arrest fellow cops for extortion

Police authorities said that the seven cops will be facing dismissal proceedings from their police organization after they were reported to extort P 100,000 from the mother of a drug courier suspect over the weekend.

Aug 15, 2017

Philippine, US military hold joint exercise in Japan

The Philippines and US marine soldiers held a joint military exercise in Okinawa, Japan to intensify security partnership between the two allied countries.

Aug 15, 2017

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

Philippines crisis: Terrorists plan to use hostages as suicide bombers

The Maute city already captured at least a hundred hostages, including a Catholic priest.

Aug 14, 2017

Filipinos in Korea ready evacuation plans anticipating escalation in tension

There are 69,000 Filipinos working in Korea while at least 30,000 Filipinos reside in Guam. South Korea population is 52 million while Guam has 174,000 people.

Aug 14, 2017

Philippine military chief awards medals to wounded soldiers battling ISIS militants

Philippine military chief flew to the Southern Philippines to award medals to wounded soldiers.

Aug 13, 2017

Philippines dug war: Duterte announces reward for tipster with information on unfaithful cops

President Rodrigo Duterte made this announcement during the 116th Police Service anniversary held at Camp Crame this week.

Aug 12, 2017

Philippines will maintain trade and economic ties with US, says Trade Minister

Philippines denies becoming China's spokesman

The Philippine government denies reports that it is becoming China's mouthpiece

Aug 12, 2017

Philippines: Cost of Marawi war reaches USD 59 m and counting

The Marawi battle has already killed 522 Maute terrorists and 128 government personnel in Philippines.

Aug 11, 2017

US Marine Commandant meets Philippine military to discuss security

The US Marine Corp Commandant was received at Camp Aguinaldo by Philippine military and embassy officials.

Aug 11, 2017

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Philippine lawmaker pushes President Duterte to ratify the proposed Anti-Terror Law

Lawmaker Manuel Lopez representing the district of Manila wants the passage of House Bill 5382

Aug 10, 2017

Mary Jane excluded from the execution list

Philippine senator wants China to prevent exportation of illegal drugs to his country

Senator Richard Gordon is leading the senate investigation on the reported China shipment of 600 kilograms of illegal drugs worth USD 128 million in May 2017.

Aug 10, 2017

China president wants closeness with ASEAN nations

In the congratulatory message address to Duterte, Jinping wrote that China is ready to bring greater closeness to the China –ASEAN Community of Shared Destiny.

Aug 9, 2017

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

Philippine military denies CIA plot to oust President Duterte

Brig. Gen. Resituto Padilla, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) says that statement like these are propaganda of the leftist leader Joma Sison to gain sympathy from the public.

Aug 9, 2017

TRS Trial: Yang Kaiheng intends to plead guilty to sedition

Philippines: 22-year-old girl stabbed after failed rape attempt

Police were alerted about the incident following which they immediately rushed to the scene and arrested the suspect.

Aug 8, 2017

Philippines police order investigation after officer's ID card found in terrorists' lair

Authorities said that the identification card was found in one of the known hideouts of local Maute Terrorist Group in Marawi City.

Aug 8, 2017

ISIS-inspired terror leaders still alive, says Philippine military

The Philippine government announced bounty to people for giving information about these leaders.

Aug 7, 2017

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippines: Duterte stresses on USD 158 bn infrastructure program for generating jobs

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he would like to focus on the reforms that would accelerate infrastructure and the developments of industries.

Aug 7, 2017

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