This undated photo shows people lighting candles to protest killings under the Duterte administration’s ‘war on drugs.’ (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, File) MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday began its first hearing into the extra-judicial killings that resulted from the Duterte administration’s drug war, allowing …
Read More »Zubiri says he lost Senate presidency for defending Dela Rosa
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri delivers his privilege speech on May 20, 2024 (left), while Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is seen tearing up during Zubiri’s announcement of his resignation as Senate president. (Senate of the Philippines website; Senate livestream) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri confirmed on Tuesday that his …
Read More »Marcos: PH commits to leadership in smart transportation
The Philippines is committed to be a leader in sustainable transportation, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. speaks during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum held at a hotel in Taguig City on May 21, 2024. (Noel B. Pabalate) “There is a long way to go still, but we are …
Read More »DOH acknowledges uptick in COVID-19 cases, but says PH remains at low risk
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday that all the country’s regions still remain at low risk for COVID-19. While there is an observed uptick in cases recently, the DOH noted that it is small and lower than previously observed increases. Out of the new cases reported, seven (7) …
Read More »DBM aims to settle allowance claims of public healthcare workers by yearend
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) eyes the settlement of all outstanding health emergency allowances (HEA) of public healthcare workers by the end of 2025. “The healthcare workers are our priority. The HEA is in the SONA (State of the Nation Address) of our President. …
Read More »Trust ratings decline for Marcos, Duterte
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to enjoy the trust of the majority of adult Filipinos but their ratings declined in March, the latest survey results of OCTA Research show. In face-to-face interviews held from March 24-27, 2024, with 1,200 male and female respondents ages 18 …
Read More »The ICC could issue warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. How does the court work?
The leaders of Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas may soon be the subjects of international arrest warrants over allegations they are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders. Leaders of Israel and the Palestinian militant group …
Read More »What we know so far about the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died Sunday along with his foreign minister and other officials in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. According to state media, the country’s first vice-president, Mohammad Kokhber, has been named interim president. Here’s what we know so far about the crash. Iran’s constitution says new presidential …
Read More »China sanctions US firms over Taiwan arms sales
BEIJING – China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies on Monday for arms sales to Taiwan on the day of Taiwan’s presidential inauguration. The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons …
Read More »Chopper crash kills Iran’s president
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic republic. “The servant of the Iranian nation Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi has achieved the highest level of martyrdom while serving the people,” …
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