Washington’s attempt to ban some Chinese-origin inventions is a sign of “madness” in US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, China’s state-backed Global Times tabloid published in an editorial. Pompeo spoke anti-China remarks almost regularly, constantly playing tricks to escalate tensions between China and the US, and demonstrating the resilience of the Trump administration against China.The US State Department issued an …

MANILA – Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, passed away Saturday, August 8. He was 90 years old. Lim’s daughter, Christy Lim-Raymundo, confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Saturday. According to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, the cause of death is Covid-19. He also asked the public to offer prayers and ordered to turn off the lights on …

METRO MANILA – Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. confirmed on Sunday through his social media account that he has been tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement released on his Facebook official account, he and his family immediately had been tested after someone on their household and staff member contracted the coronavirus. Revilla assured the public that he’s okay and …

The Social Security Office (SSO) is considering expanding the low-interest loans to enrolled employees coping with the Covid-19 pandemic’s financial instability. Pitsamai Nithipaiboon, deputy secretary-general of the agency, said that a loan scheme is being prepared after calls by Social Security Fund (SSF) subscribers wanting to draw money from retirement funds to alleviate economic difficulty. Ms Pitsamai said social security …

Prominent activist Arnon Nampa shot at the government to “threaten” the pro-democracy movement on a Sunday protest — a day after his bail release on charges of sedition for his role in a recent rally. For weeks the kingdom has seen near-daily protests by mostly young students opposing Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha’s military-aligned administration. Mr Nampa, a 35-year-old human rights lawyer …

METRO MANILA – Former national coach Chot Reyes lauded Kai Sotto’s decision to join the G League, calling it a ‘smart move’ as this will put him closer in realizing his dream to play in the NBA. Reyes said that his decision is a good strategy for the young big man as he will not be in the NBA’s radar …

METRO MANILA  – Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Ricardo Morales and executive vice president Arnel De Jesus have notified the Senate of their health conditions, ahead of the legislative hearing on corruption in the agency. Philhealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales sent the medical certifical on Senate that he will be undergoing treatment for lymphoma, cancer of the lymph …

PETALING JAYA – Jeram state assemblyman Mohd Shaid Rosli has left the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia after former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad announces the new formation of Malay-based party. Shaid, who is also the party’s Kuala Selangor division chief, said that he is now an independent lawmaker that will be aligning to Dr. Mahathir. According to his statement, He feels …

PETALING JAYA – Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad announced that he wants a new “independent” Malay-based party in the next general election. Speaking at a press conference at Yayasan AlBukhary, Mahathir said that the newly form party has yet to decide on the name will be neither be part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) or opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. …

The Search and Rescue Team (SAR) found another tourist on Saturday (8/8) who was swept away by the waves of Goa Cemara Beach, Yogyakarta. The identification results showed the victim named Muhammad Rizky Romadhon, 7 years old. On Saturday at 6 AM, the Joint SAR Team split into five teams. They combed in various directions from Goa Cemara Beach, Yogyakarta. …