Millions of people in Sudan have been displaced after seven months of fighting between Sudan's army and a paramilitary group, and concerns of a humanitarian crisis are growing among aid groups. Millions displaced, food aid on decline as violent 7-month-old conflict continues The Current13:42Crisis in Sudan, as the world looks …
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Proposed federal clean power grid regulations unfeasible for Sask., Duncan says
The Saskatchewan government is calling potential federal power grid regulations unfeasible by 2035, instead preferring to follow its own plan to overhaul electricity in the province by 2050. 'It's not a debate about the goal — it's a debate about the timelines,' says Sask. cabinet minister The Saskatchewan government is …
Read More »House tackles ICC measures
House of Representatives Panel studies 3 bills asking Marcos to back probe on drug war A joint panel in the House of Representatives on Wednesday began considering resolutions urging President Marcos to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation of alleged crimes against humanity committed during President …
Read More »DOTr nixes PUV group demands to stop program
PISTON’S EXIT. Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) march along Espana Boulevard toward Mendiola in Manila to end their three-day transport strike on Wednesday. The group opposes the Dec. 31 deadline given to jeepney operators to consolidate in connection with the jeepney modernization program. …
Read More »Man dies in Northern Samar floods, province declares calamity state
MORE RESCUES. The Philippine Coast Guard helps evacuate nearly 400 residents in five barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar on Wednesday, while the Philippine National Police distributes canned goods to residents who chose to stay in their homes after record rains led to massive flooding across the province. PCG and PNP …
Read More »Manitoba NDP’s 1st throne speech pledges geothermal help, Orange Shirt Day stat, but warns of fiscal pain
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's first throne speech stressed his government will deliver on its election promises — including a new partnership to help convert thousands of homes to geothermal energy — but he warned his government may need to do some fiscal belt-tightening. Speech proclaims a 'new day' for Manitoba …
Read More »Indonesian Coast Guard vessel docks in Davao City for port visit
Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) vessel KN Gajah Laut 404 docks at the Panacan Wharf in Davao City on Nov. 20, 2023 for a five-day port visit. (Photo by Philippine Coast Guard) Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) vessel “KN Gajah Laut 404” arrived in Davao City on Monday, Nov. 20, for a …
Read More »PH Red Cross, partners empower youth, vulnerable groups through employment project
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), technical-vocational schools, and the Spanish Red Cross to help address youth unemployment through skills development initiatives. PH Red Cross / Manila Bulletin In a statement released on Tuesday, Nov. 21, the PRC shared about its …
Read More »PH, US begin 3-day joint patrols in West PH Sea
The Philippines and the United States have begun their joint maritime and air patrols in the contested West Philippine Sea, President Marcos announced on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) increased its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to assert the country’s territory in celebration …
Read More »PH Navy, UK explore partnership in hydrography
Royal Navy Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh, United Kingdom’s national hydrographer, receives a command plaque from Philippine Navy (PN) vice commander Rear Adm. Caesar Bernard Valencia during his courtesy visit at the PN headquarters in Manila on Nov. 20, 2023. (Photo by PN) The Philippine Navy (PN) and the government of …
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