One half of the U.S. Congress remains paralyzed in an operatic spectacle of betrayal, bitterness and internecine backstabbing. The House of Representatives will soon have gone three weeks without a Speaker, after repeated failures by Republicans. Power struggle continues between party's factions of the harder versus the softer right One …
Read More »Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair announces retirement from international play
Christine Sinclair, the world’s leading international goalscorer, has announced her retirement from the Canada women’s national team but said she still planned to play for Portland Thorns in the NWSL next season. ‘You can’t play forever,’ all-time scoring leader says. After leading Canada to gold at the Tokyo Olympics in …
Read More »BSKE candidates must be role models of good citizenship
The official campaign period for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) started yesterday, Oct. 19, 2023. With this, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a set of guidelines for the candidates and their supporters. “(We) sternly remind the candidates to be role models of good citizenship by strictly …
Read More »Satellite technology over coastal waters
“The integration of Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection System along the Philippine coast marks a significant step towards enhancing maritime security in the West Philippine Sea. An agreement signed recently allowing Canada to help the Philippines monitor its coastal waters and high seas using a Canadian satellite surveillance program looks like …
Read More »ASEAN-GCC members must join forces to promote security, stability in South China Sea, Arabian Sea—Marcos
Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must work together in promoting peace, security ,and stability in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. joins his fellow leaders from the Southeast Asian region for the opening …
Read More »PBBM to push energy, OFW issues in Gulf gab
President Ferdinand Marcos JR. arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening and vowed to push for better cooperation on energy issues and the enhancement and protection of the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), among others, in a meeting with Gulf country leaders. The President will join other leaders in …
Read More »Marcos vows to hasten Marawi City’s reconstruction projects
Marawi City—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to fast track the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country’s only Islamic City and usher in sustainable development and long-lasting peace to its residents. This, as national, local government and military officials gathered here on Tuesday, October 17, to commemorate the sixth year anniversary …
Read More »Dalipe: House to act as one, fight any threat vs. solons
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez will act as one to fight any threat or intimidation against any of its members, Majority Leader Jose Manuel Dalipe said. In television interviews, Dalipe was asked specifically whether the chamber will support the charge of grave …
Read More »Marcos calls on all parties to engage in dialogue to stop Israel-Hamas war
President Marcos has called for the de-escalation and cessation of violence in the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging all parties to engage in dialogue and diplomacy. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) “The Philippines is deeply concerned about the rising number of victims and the safety of all persons, as well …
Read More »Marcos says Maharlika not on hold, will be operational before yearend
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) will be operational before the year ends despite his recent order to suspend its implementation. “The concept of the Maharlika Fund as a sovereign fund or an investment fund — the concept remains a good one and we …
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