The raging Israel-Hamas conflict has affected the Filipino community in Israel, raising national consciousness anew on the stark realities of global politics. As reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) last Oct. 9, at least 22 Filipinos were rescued, including two who were injured, while one was reported to …
Read More »Not a curse
The continuing discord primarily revolves around the land of historic Palestine, to which both Israelis and Palestinians have deep historical and religious connections. The flare-up of the Israel-Palestinian conflict provides a reminder to the world about the absolute value of bringing all disagreements to the negotiating table. It doesn’t matter …
Read More »China warns PH to take its words seriously over WPS sovereignty
China on Monday warned the Philippines to take its words “seriously” and declared that it will do “what is necessary” to protect its interest in the South China Sea, which it claims is in violation of a UN tribunal ruling. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued the warning Monday night as …
Read More »Filipina feared dead in Gaza
Embassy also pushes voluntary Pinoy repatriation from Israel A Filipino woman who was among those previously reported missing in Israel is feared dead after supposedly being caught in the clashes between government forces and Hamas militants, an official of the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said Tuesday. THE embassy has …
Read More »China could only dream of owning South China Sea – Brawner
AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo) China’s harrassment of Philippine vessels and other aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are a manifestation of its desire to “own” the larger South China Sea (SCS) but this would only remain a “dream” as Philippines will not allow it …
Read More »As DOTr sorts bribery mess, Leynes to head LTFRB
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista appointed a temporary head of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) as the agency addresses allegations of corruption and other irregularities. Bautista said Mercy Paras Leynes will serve as officer-in-charge chairperson of the LTFRB until Oct. 9, 2024. Leynes, a lawyer by profession and …
Read More »House scraps P1.23b in CIF from budget of 5 agencies
The House of Representatives has scrapped P1.23 billion in confidential and intelligence funds of five agencies, including that of Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, as it realigned P194 billion in next year’s proposed budget. “We believe that the House of Representatives is on the right …
Read More »6 countries join PH in sea exercises
WARSHIPS from six countries joined the Philippine Navy in training maneuvers off the coast of Luzon in a show of solidarity and cooperation. The exercise, Samasama (Together) 2023, highlights the commitment of the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia to support an ally, the Philippines, Lt. …
Read More »Hardline stance for Hamas, IDF amid air strikes
Palestinian terrorists from the Hamas group, which dragged off about 150 people in its surprise weekend assault on Israel, threatened to execute the hostages if Israeli air strikes continue targeting Gaza residents without warning. Israel, however, “won’t be negotiating with anyone at this crisis time in the country,” Lior Haiat, …
Read More »Israel sympathizes with slain OFWS’ kin, vows to protect Filipinos vs Hamas
THE Embassy of Israel in Manila condemned the acts of terrorism by Hamas militant groups toward innocent Israelis and other nationalities, including two Filipinos who were killed in the ongoing conflict. In a statement on Wednesday, the embassy expressed its “deepest sympathies to the families of the two overseas Filipino …
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