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Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61

Ex-Philippines President Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61

Duterte declared June 24 to July 3 as period of national mourning, with the national flag to be flown at half-mast on all govt buildings.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources

The 61-year-old was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Draft Bangsamoro bill to be submitted mid-week

Draft Bangsamoro bill to be submitted mid-week

Deles said the bill will not yet be submitted to President Benigno Aquino III's office on Monday as expected earlier.
Mon Aug 18 2014
PM hold fruitful talks with Philippine President

PM hold fruitful talks with Philippine President

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was satisfied with the fruitful bilateral talks with Philippine President Benigno Aquino which was held at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya.
Sat Mar 01 2014
Philippines asks China to explain 'water cannon' incident

Philippines asks China to explain 'water cannon' incident

Philippine President Benigno Aquino demanded an explanation from China Tuesday over a report its coast guard had fired water cannon at Filipino fishermen at a disputed shoal.
Tue Feb 25 2014
Philippine leader likens China's rulers to Hitler: NYT

Philippine leader likens China's rulers to Hitler: NYT

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has compared China's efforts to claim disputed territories with those of Nazi Germany's.
Wed Feb 05 2014
H.K. journalists kicked out of APEC for shouting at Aquino

H.K. journalists kicked out of APEC for shouting at Aquino

Despite protests from Hong Kong's main journalist group, President Benigno Aquino's spokesman said the journalists had "crossed the line".
Mon Oct 07 2013
Social media fuels massive Philippine anti-graft rally

Social media fuels massive Philippine anti-graft rally

The march was the largest anti-graft demonstration since President Benigno Aquino was elected in 2010 on a platform to fight corruption.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Philippines holds elections vital for Aquino reforms

Philippines holds elections vital for Aquino reforms

Philippines President Benigno Aquino is asking voters to put their confidence in the administration slated to help him carry out the rest of his reform agenda.
Mon May 13 2013
Ex-president: Aquino should meet Kiram

Ex-president: Aquino should meet Kiram

A former Philippines president has urged President Benigno Aquino III to meet with the Sulu 'Sultan' Jamalul Kiram III to discuss how to end the standoff in Sabah.
Thu Mar 07 2013
Philippines tried to stop Sabah clash: president spokesman

Philippines tried to stop Sabah clash: president spokesman

President Benigno Aquino's spokesman said the Philippines had done all it could to avoid a violent end to a stand-off in Sabah.
Tue Mar 05 2013
Filipino gunmen open fire on Malaysia forces

Filipino gunmen open fire on Malaysia forces

Philippine President Benigno Aquino's spokeswoman Abigail Valte told reporters that security forces had fired "warning shots" but played down reports of a firefight.
Fri Mar 01 2013
Philippine leader criticises gunmen in Malaysia

Philippine leader criticises gunmen in Malaysia

Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday criticised Filipino gunmen who entered a Malaysian state in a bizarre effort to stake a territorial claim, warning their actions could lead to conflict.
Thu Feb 21 2013
Philippines' Aquino wants peace talks speeded up

Philippines' Aquino wants peace talks speeded up

Philippine President Benigno Aquino paid a historic visit Monday to the stronghold of Muslim rebels and said peace talks with them must be speeded up.
Mon Feb 11 2013
Philippine president rejects gun ban calls

Philippine president rejects gun ban calls

President Benigno Aquino insisted civilians had the right to carry guns despite calls to ban firearms in the country.
Wed Jan 09 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024