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FILE PHOTO: A Chinese flag flutters in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 27, 2019. REUTERS/Jason LeeBEIJING mdash; China warned Wednesday that Washington would bear the consequences if US House Speaker Nancy stanley cup Pelosi visits Taiwan, with tensions soaring between the two countries.We are firmly opposed to Speaker Pelosirsquo visit to Taiwan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference.Article continues after this advertisement If the US pushes ahead and challenges Chinarsquo bottom linehellip; the US side will bear all the consequences arising therefrom, he added.FEATURED STORIESNEWSINFODENR to evict developerof Masungi Georeser stanley thermos mug veNEWSINFOFormer VP Leni Robredo visits MMDA command centerNEWSINFOMagnitude 4 quake jolts Catanduanes, magnitude 3.5 tremor shakes SorsogonDemocratic Taiwan lives under constant threat of being invaded by China, which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory to be seized by force if necessary.A possible visit by Nancy Pelosi mdash; yet to be confirmed by the senior Democrat mdash; has stirred alarm in President Joe Bidenrsquo administration, which fears the trip may cross red lines for China.Article continues after this advertisement It comes at an especially fraught time as President Xi Jinping, Chinarsquo most powerful leader in decades, pr stanley cups uk epares to cement his rule later this year at a major party meeting.Article con Otgd 150 trucks from Manila ordered to turn back at CamSur border; 3 positive in antigen test
MANILA, Philippines mdash; Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill seeking to expand the reach of banks in remote areas by tapping cash agents like reputable convenience stores, pharmacies, and other highly accessible retail outlets to service unbanked and underserved Filipinos.In filing Senate Bill 1682 or the Bangko sa Baryo bill, P stanley quencher oe, chair of the Senate committee on banks, financial institutions and currencies, said those living in far-flung communities also deserve access to banking services that could help improve their lives.In many parts of the country, people are unable to borrow and receive financial help because they lack access to banks, which are often located long d stanley cup istances away, Poe said in a statement.Article continues stanley termoska after this advertisement Our ordinary folks should no longer cross rivers or climb mountains just to reach the bank in their locality in order to gain access to much-needed resources that can help better their lives, she added.FEATURED STORIESNEWSINFOOn PhilHealth, education, lsquo;blanksrsquo;: OSG answers Duterte camp petitionNEWSINFOBinay, Castro raise concerns over DENR order on Masungi GeoreserveNEWSINFO2 cops killed in Bulacan buy-bustThe senator explained that through these cash agents, people can perform secure online, real-time withdrawal or deposit transactions for their own bank accounts, fund transfers, bill payments, and self-service transactions.She said cash a |