MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s approval of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s (4Ps) expanded cash grant as “incentive” for poor pregnant and lactating women. In a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, President Marcos gave his go-signal for …
Read More »DA bans imported birds, poultry products from Michigan
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced the temporary importation ban on birds and poultry products from Michigan, USA. This came after the US Chief Veterinary Officer to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported the outbreak of the H5N1 subtype of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) …
Read More »DoJ sees extradition of Teves
THE government remains optimistic that expelled congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. will be sent back to the Philippines to face murder charges despite his efforts to stay in Timor Leste. The Department of Justice (DoJ) issued this statement Tuesday after Teves, tagged as the mastermind in the March 4, 2023 assassination …
Read More »Bid to ban Pogos gaining ground
LEFTIST lawmakers on Tuesday filed a bill seeking to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and their operations, saying they “have increasingly become a social menace.” The measure, House Bill 10525, was filed by ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro, Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas, and Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel, …
Read More »UN-backed experts accuse Israel, Hamas of war crimes in early stages of war
A United Nations inquiry found on Wednesday that both Israel and Hamas had committed war crimes in the early stages of the war in Gaza, and that Israel’s actions also constituted crimes against humanity because of the immense civilian losses. Israeli officials accuse the report writes of false equivalence, bias. …
Read More »Canada risks ‘diplomatic isolation’ if it fails to meet NATO spending target, business leaders warn
One of the country’s leading business voices is warning that Canada faces “diplomatic isolation” if it’s not prepared to deliver a concrete plan next month to raise defence spending to meet NATO’s benchmark. Canada is the only one of 32 member nations not to publicly release a plan to meet …
Read More »A ‘cloud of suspicion’ hangs over Parliament — and no one knows what to do about it
The national security committee suggested that some MPs or senators have acted “contrary to the oaths and affirmations Parliamentarians take to conduct themselves in the best interest of Canada.” But the members of the committee did not say how they thought Parliament should proceed from there. Releasing the names would …
Read More »Uncovering Philippines’ pre-colonial past: Dr. Baldomero Olivera’s insights on Kalaga Putuan Crescent
Filipino chemist’s research paper introduces lost Austronesian ‘kingdom’ The period preceding the arrival of Magellan on the island of Homonhon in 1521 is traditionally regarded and taught as prehistoric in Philippine history. Since the Spaniards systematically destroyed all written records of the native population, information and archeological evidence are sparse, …
Read More »U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady, sees just 1 cut in 2024 despite inflation progress
U.S. Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target in recent months, but signalled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year. Announcement came following Wednesday’s inflation numbers, which eased in May. U.S. Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation …
Read More »Gun conviction not the end of Hunter Biden’s legal woes. Here’s what awaits U.S. president’s son
Hunter Biden’s legal woes are not over after his conviction on three felony firearms charges in a trial that put a spotlight on his drug-fuelled past. Sentencing, likely appeal and California tax trial ahead for Joe Biden’s son. Hunter Biden found guilty in gun crime trial Hunter Biden, son of …
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