To hasten the repatriation of Filipinos in Israel amid its war with the Hamas militant group, Speaker Martin Romualdez on Saturday proposed sending mercy flights to Egypt and Jordan, the Jewish state’s neighbors, for overseas Pinoys’ safety and convenience. Sought for comment, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Col. Medel …
Read More »Review of Manila Bay reclamation projects to end ‘very soon’—DENR chief
Environment Secretary Maria Antonia ‘Toni’ Yulo-Loyzaga (DENR PHOTO) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga said the agency’s review of the 22 reclamation projects in Manila Bay is expected to end “very soon”. The review is part of President Marcos’ order in May this year …
Read More »Palace declares ‘Walang Gutom’ a flagship program
MALACAÑANG has issued an Executive Order establishing the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the national government. Signed last October 12, 2023 by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, EO No. 44 establishes the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare …
Read More »Israel to Gazans: Don’t delay evac
JERUSALEM—The Israeli military said Saturday that Gaza City residents must not delay their departure before a military offensive starts, as people leaving the north of the territory again jammed roads south. Ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive against Hamas, which attacked southern Israel on October 7, Israel has designated …
Read More »Schools, LGUs suspend classes due to transport strike
SEVERAL LOCAL government units and schools and universities in and outside Metro Manila suspended classes in anticipation of the nationwide transport strike on Monday, October 16, 2023, Malacañang said Sunday. In a social media post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that the following universities have suspended face-to-face classes: De …
Read More »Regulatory board Okays SCTEX toll increase starting Oct. 17
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved an additional P0.64 per kilometer toll rate adjustment at the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) effective October 17. The new rates are part of the authorized SCTEX periodic adjustment due in 2021 and 2023 and were approved following proper regulatory procedures and thorough review …
Read More »As Israel expands Gaza offensive, it has few critics in Washington
A small number of Democrats have expressed concern about possible Palestinian civilian deaths as Israel expands its offensive into Gaza following last weekend’s attack by Hamas militants. But they’re unlikely to shape near-term policy. Democrats’ growing sympathy for Palestinians unlikely to shape near-term policy. Americans’ ardent support for Israel is …
Read More »Most Canadians don’t have a plan for a natural disaster. Here’s how you can prepare yourself
In an unprecedented season of climate disasters, CBC’s Marketplace has collected everything you should be thinking about in times of peace, so you can stay calm in an emergency. CBC’s Marketplace got tips from across the country on what you should do in an emergency. From record flooding in Nova …
Read More »Why Canada is becoming the focus of India’s concerns about the Sikh separatist movement
The history of tensions surrounding Sikh separatism in India and abroad goes back decades, but experts say Canada is seen as the country where the movement is the strongest. As a result, it’s drawn sharp criticism from India, especially in the face of Justin Trudeau’s recent allegations about India’s involvement …
Read More »Funeral held for Reuters journalist as Lebanon filing UN complaint and Israel investigates
Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs Ministry says it plans to submit a formal complaint to the UN Security Council on “Israel’s deliberate killing” of Issam Abdallah, a Lebanese national and visuals journalist. The Israeli army says it’s investigating the incident. Issam Aballah among journalists covering clashes on Lebanon’s border with Israel. The …
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