Screengrab from the video of the Armed Forces of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Allies of the Philippines condemned Sunday the moves of Chinese vessels to block boats on a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, resulting in collisions in the West Philippine Sea. The National Task Force for …
Read More »Airlines roll out Undas measures, advisories
Scenes around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City on August 8, 2021. (Walter Bollozos) MANILA, Philippines — Airline companies have rolled out travel safety measures and issued advisories and reminders to passengers for the coming observance of Undas, or All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1 and All Souls’ …
Read More »PH raises alert level 3 in Lebanon
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Sunday, Oct. 22, that crisis alert level 3, voluntary repatriation, has been raised in Lebanon amid the Israel-Hamas violence in the region. In this picture taken during a media tour organised by the Israeli military, an Israeli soldier speaks next to a …
Read More »2nd batch of OFWs from Israel receives cash, food aid from DSWD
REPATRIATES. The second batch of overseas Filipino workers from Israel, composed of 14 caregivers and four hotel workers, arrives at the NAIA Terminal 3 via Etihad flight EY 424 on Oct. 20, 2023. Each repatriated OFW received PHP20,000 worth of cash aid and food assistance worth from the Department of Social …
Read More »Lapid pushes for early voting for senior citizens, PWDs
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Sunday, October 22 renewed his call to allow qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to vote early in local and national elections. Lapid, has filed Senate Bill No. 2361, which seeks to grant those who are part of the “vulnerable” sectors to cast …
Read More »‘Fugitive’ Belgian national arrested in Paranaque City — BI
A fugitive Belgian national, who has been wanted in his country for various crimes, has been arrested in Paranaque City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. The BI identified him as Kristof Debie, 38, “who had worked as a model and bar tender but was actually a part of a …
Read More »DA tells ASF-affected LGUs to quickly declare state of calamity
FUNDING NEEDED. Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano urges local government units to quickly declare states of calamity when warranted under government guidelines. In an interview on Sunday (Oct. 22, 2023), he said the declaration gives local authorities access to disaster funds. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council) MANILA – The Department …
Read More »Asean calls for end to Israel-Hamas war
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is calling for an immediate end to the fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a statement issued on Friday, the Asean ministers expressed grave concern over the escalation of the conflict that has inflicted heavy casualties on both …
Read More »King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ history on state visit to Kenya
As King Charles prepares to make his first visit as monarch to a Commonwealth country, the upcoming trip to Kenya may send signals about how the monarchy will try to answer critical questions it faces amid a broader reckoning with history and the impacts of colonialism. 1st trip as monarch …
Read More »US budget deficit widens to $1.7 trillion on lower tax revenue
WASHINGTON, United States — The US budget deficit has widened to $1.7 trillion, government data showed on Friday, in a development that could add pressure on President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection in 2024. The deficit expanded by $320 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, following a …
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