Comelec to make early review of source code of poll machines: politics.com.ph
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to start the local source code review for the vote counting machines (VCMs) next month in connection with the May 2019 midterm polls.
Cloudy over parts of Luzon on Tuesday – Pagasa:
[Overcast skies are expected over parts of Luzon as the southwest monsoon continues to affect Northern and Central Luzon, the state weather bureau said Tuesday.
Ilocos Region, Cordillera](http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1025541/cloudy-over-parts-of-luzon-on-tuesday-pagasa)
'Do not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here,' John McCain says, adding that the country 'will get through these challenging times'
The uncertainty around the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement now revolves around whether it can remain a 3-nation deal, as President Donald Trump suggests he could cut Ottawa out
PH eyes more rice, fish imports: Jaleen Ramos
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said on Monday he has proposed the importation of an additional 132,000 tons (T) of rice by the private sector to address “very limited” supplies of the staple food in the country’s southern provinces.
Honor everyday heroes, says Duterte:
President Duterte on Monday appealed to the nation to honor ordinary Filipinos who have improved the lives of their families and contributed to the betterment of their communities through their bravery and sacrifices.
Canada explores free trade with southeast Asian bloc: hermesauto
OTTAWA (AFP) - Canada wants free trade with the Asean bloc, Trade Minister Jim Carr said Monday (Aug 27) on the eve of a trip to Thailand and Singapore for "exploratory" talks.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Carpio won't succeed De Castro–Duterte:
President Duterte has discounted the possibility that Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, the most senior magistrate in the Supreme Court, may succeed incoming Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro after she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70 on Oct…
NCAA Season 94: Altas hope for 3-way tie: Rafael Bandayrel
The University of Perpetual Help seeks a three-way tie for No. 3 at the end of the first round when it battles Arellano University in NCAA men’s basketball at The Arena in San Juan City.
Vanesa Campos: Five charged with murdering Paris transgender prostitute: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews
Vanesa Campos, a transgender prostitute, reportedly died defending her client from armed robbers.
Karate, silat take over:
JAKARTA—The euphoria had yet to die down, only for the Philippines to fail to dodge the bullet it has been avoiding in the 18th Asian Games.
Official Secrets Act to stay: Mahathir: hermes
KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysia's ruling alliance Pakatan Harapan (PH) promised in its election manifesto to "revise" the Official Secrets Act in order to protect whistleblowers should it come to power, but Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday said the law shoul…
5 'home alone' kids killed in Tondo fire:
Five siblings who were all minors died on Monday after some of them started playing with a lighter after their parents went out, setting their shanty in Tondo, Manila, on fire.
Petron's bond offer gets triple 'A' rating:
Petron Corp. has obtained sterling credit rating for a proposed P20-billion fresh bond offering.
Iran fights US sanctions at UN court: Jan Hennop, Roland Lloyd Parry
Iran demanded yesterday that the UN's top court order the United States to suspend nuclear-linked sanctions against Tehran, but Washington vowed to "vigorously" fend off the legal challenge.
UN calls for Myanmar generals to be tried for genocide, blames Facebook for incitement:
Myanmar's military carried out mass killings and gang rapes of Muslim Rohingya with "genocidal intent", and the commander-in-chief and five generals should be prosecuted for the gravest crimes under international law, U.N. investigators said. Cu…
Philippines mulls preferential trade deal with Turkey: Louella Desiderio
The Philippines is studying the possibility of entering into a preferential trade arrangement (PTA) with Turkey, a senior trade official said.
Korea slams door on Team Philippines: Nelson Beltran
The Korean curse lived on – from Busan to here yesterday.
France was top international travel destination of 2017, says UNWTO:
The most visited countries in 2017 were France, followed by Spain and the United States.
Pope silent on claim he ignored abuse:
Pope Francis has declined to comment on a growing scandal after a former Vatican official claimed the pontiff ignored sexual abuse allegations against a senior clergyman and called on him to resign.
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