SpaceX plans to launch more than 42,000 satellites into orbit, and other companies are looking to add thousands more. Now scientists are calling for more research to the possible consequences — including to our recovering ozone hole — as they burn up in our atmosphere when they’re done. A new …
Read More »South Asian newcomers to Canada say online hate is taking a toll
As hate crimes towards South Asian communities have seen a steady increase, the topic of racism, typically shied away from within South Asian cultures, is on the forefront of the community’s mind as they grapple with how to confront it. 'We need champions who could speak up for the international …
Read More »Let’s work together to address text scam
When the SIM Card Registration Act was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in 2022, it was welcomed with so much optimism with its promise to curb text scams and fraud. By requiring the registration of subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, the law’s objective is to eliminate the anonymity …
Read More »Time to invoke MDT?
“The aggressive nature of the act, moving beyond mere harassment or obstruction to physical confrontation, indicates a deliberate escalation. Does boarding a Philippine Navy vessel and disarming and injuring its personnel constitute an attack by the China Coast Guard that should warrant invoking the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with …
Read More »AFP confirms sighting of Chinese warships in Balabac Strait
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday confirmed the sighting of four Chinese warships across the Balabac Strait in Palawan on Thursday, June 19. AFP Public Affairs Chief Colonel Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement that the warships were challenged. They were traveling 12 nautical miles off the …
Read More »Philippines calls for prompt implementation of ceasefire plan in Gaza
A smoke plume erupts over Khan Yunis from Rafah in the southern Gaza strip during Israeli bombardment on December 26, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. (AFP / Said Khatib) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, has reiterated its …
Read More »Alice Guo faces human trafficking complaint
In this Facebook post on May 31, 2024 shows Mayor Alice Guo meeting senior citizens of Bamban, Tarlac. (Facebook / Mayor Alice Leal Guo) MANILA, Philippines — The government’s anti-crime body and the police filed a criminal complaint against suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo before the Department of Justice on …
Read More »Philippines says China sea confrontation does not invoke US defense pact
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos (centre L) accompanied by a US soldier inspects a high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) prior to a live fire exercise as part of the US-Philippines Balikatan joint exercise at the naval training base in San Antonio, Zambales province on April 26, 2023. (AFP / Ted …
Read More »PCG: China harassment delayed rescue of AFP personnel in Ayungin
DANGER AT SEA. Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela, National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea spokesperson, grants an ambush interview at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Friday (June 21, 2024). He narrated that injured Filipino soldiers going to Ayungin Shoal were rescued only after 12 hours as China …
Read More »Salceda floats these 2 names as ‘strong’ choices for next DepEd chief
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) Vice President Sara Duterte’s pal in the House of Representatives, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, has two specific names in mind as to who should be the next Department of Education (DepEd) secretary. Salceda, in a statement …
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