World Feb 13 Philippines accuses China of using military-grade laser against coast guard vessel By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Feb 09 U.S. and allies in Asia ready for ‘aggression’ from China, North Korea, general says American forces and their allies in Asia are ready for battle after years of joint combat exercises, a United States general said Wednesday. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
World Dec 19 Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 140; mayors plead for food Gov. Arthur Yap of Bohol province in the central Philippines said 72 people died there, 10 others were missing and 13 injured, and suggested the fatalities may still considerably increase because only 33 of 48 mayors were able to report… By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Nation Nov 12 Watch 4:37 News Wrap: October federal government deficit reaches record $284 billion In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Treasury reports the federal government ran up a record $284 billion budget deficit for the month of October. That shortfall is more than double what it was last year. Also, a helicopter carrying…
World Oct 20 Duterte says he accepts responsibility for killings in drug crackdown The Philippine president has said he accepts responsibility for the thousands of killings committed during police operations in his crackdown on drugs, adding that he was even ready to go to jail. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press
Jun 22 Watch 6:08 Journalist Maria Ressa on an ‘ominous’ global pattern of threats against news media On June 15th, a court in the Philippines convicted one of the country’s most prominent journalists, Maria Ressa, of cyberlibel. Advocates for press freedom quickly called the trial unfair, arguing it is part of a larger crackdown by Filipino President… Continue watching
Jun 10 Filipina journalist braces for verdict in ‘cyber libel’ case By Associated Press An award-winning Filipina journalist who has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration is bracing for a verdict next week in a libel case and says she sees the upcoming decision as "an existential moment" for democracy in the Philippines. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Burr steps down as head of Senate Intel Committee over trading inquiry In our news wrap Thursday, Sen. Richard Burr stepped down as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee over allegations of insider trading linked to the pandemic. The North Carolina Republican sold large amounts of stock just before the market crashed. Continue watching
Jan 13 Tens of thousands flee erupting volcano in Philippines By Joeal Calupitan, Jim Gomez, Associated Press Experts warned that the eruption could get worse and plans were being made to evacuate hundreds of thousands more. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 6:46 News Wrap: Senate passes farm bill after months-long stall In our news wrap Tuesday, senators passed a farm bill that will provide more than $400 billion in farm subsidies, and rejects stricter limits on food stamps. Also, a jury recommended life in prison for the man who killed a… Continue watching