More than 200 medical journals are calling on the World Health Organization to deem two overlapping environmental crises — climate change and biodiversity loss — as a global health emergency, while warning of the potential for “catastrophic harm” to human health. Co-ordinated editorial calls on World Health Organization to declare …
Read More »Mystery injury turns fatal for Iranian teen not wearing headscarf on subway, says state media
An Iranian teenage girl injured weeks ago on Tehran's Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, Iranian state media reported Saturday. Pushed, or fell? What happened to Armita Geravand remains in question Iran's state news releases CCTV footage of person pulled off Tehran subway 23 days ago Duration 0:40 …
Read More »Ontarians hit with sticker shock at the pumps
Drivers looking to fill up their tanks in the GTA were greeted with higher prices at the pumps Thursday, as the cost of a litre of gasoline rose roughly 14 cents overnight to $1.79. Analyst says carbon tax, geopolitical issues and fuel blend change are driving rising prices Drivers looking …
Read More »Goal: End terror
Relatives of the Hamas hostages and their supporters called on the UN the other day to do its part in bringing back their family members and rendering justice. The United Nations, thus far, has fared dismally in fulfilling its role in the Israel-Hamas conflict that has been playing out for …
Read More »Everyone should respect freedom of expression
Freedom of expression is a fundamental constitutional right that is the lifeblood of democracy. It guarantees and encourages a free discourse — an open exchange of views to help shape public opinion — to ensure a vibrant democracy. This basic right is enshrined in the Constitution and should not be …
Read More »Marcos to AFP: Be ready to defend PH from emerging threats
President Marcos has urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to “be ready” in defending the country from emerging threats. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office of newly-promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Oct. 27, 2023.(RTVM Screenshot) Speaking …
Read More »Comelec confirms over 100 vote-buying incidents among 2023 BSKE bets
Comelec acting spokesman John Rex Laudiangco reported yesterday that the poll body’s Kontra Bigay Facebook page received and responded to 940 messages. Its official email received and replied to 171 emails. (STAR/File) MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections has confirmed more than 100 cases of election candidates engaged in …
Read More »Ombudsman dismisses Bantag’s murder raps vs DOJ, BuCor chiefs
Suspended Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag attends the preliminary investigation for the murder case of broadcaster Percy Lapid at the Department of Justice on December 5, 2022. (STAR/KJ Rosales) MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday junked the murder and grave misconduct complaints of suspended Bureau …
Read More »PH Army spokesperson is new AFP public affairs chief
NEW AFP PAO CHIEF. Col. Xerxes Trinidad (right) and Lt. Col. Enrico Gil Ileto (left), the incoming and outgoing chiefs of the AFP Public Affairs Office, respectively, shake hands during the turnover rites in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Friday (Oct. 27, 2023). Trinidad served as Army spokesperson before being named …
Read More »P7-M facilities seen to boost farm productivity of Dinagat farmers
AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES. Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. (center) leads the inspection and turnover of newly renovated agricultural facilities and a farm implement to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist in Dinagat Islands on Thursday (Oct. 26, 2023). The facilities, worth more than PHP7 million, are expected to help boost the agriculture production …
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