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De Lima asserts only Marcos can reverse ‘unilateral’ withdrawal Former senator Leila de Lima said Friday an executive action would be enough for the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court since its withdrawal did not benefit the country but only served the interest of one man: former President Rodrigo …

‘BE WARY OF CHINA’. National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano (center) answers questions from the media – saying that China was ‘creating divisions’ among Filipinos —on Pag-Asa Island, where the Philippine Coast Guard opened its newest building (photo below) to help monitor activities in the West Philippine Sea. AFP The Philippines …

The National Telecommunications Commission and the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas identified potential violations by Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) after one of its anchors claimed Speaker Martin Romualdez spent P1.8 billion on travel in a year, an allegation debunked by officials of the House of Representatives based on …

Progressive fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) has welcomed the beginning of peace talks between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the current administration. In a statement, the group hopes that it would “pave the way for a national unity against foreign encroachment …

In anticipation of World AIDS Day in December, a coalition of advocates unveiled the “Empowered Stories: Media Guide on HIV Reporting” which aimed at steering Filipino journalists away from sensationalized reporting on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (Photo credit to Zekinah Elize Espina) “The guide, part of the ‘Visibility is …

As the “amihan” season prevails in the Philippines, a temperature of 12°C may experienced in the areas with higher altitudes in December, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Nov. 30. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) Weather specialist Joey Figuracion said in Metro …

Higher-than expected revenue from income taxes and non-renewable resource revenues are bumping Alberta’s expected surplus up to $5.5 billion this year, the province’s latest financial statements say. Improved forecast should lead to higher debt repayments this year Higher-than expected revenue from income taxes and non-renewable resource revenues are bumping Alberta's …

Hockey Canada says a new independent third-party complaint mechanism received information on almost 1,900 potential cases of maltreatment during its first season. Organization says 187 of those complaints were accepted, fully processed Hockey Canada says a new independent third-party complaint mechanism received information on almost 1,900 potential cases of maltreatment …

Senator Sonny Angara doesn’t think that the confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) that were stripped under the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) would be restored during the ongoing bicameral conference committee meetings. Sen. Sonny Angara, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, leads the Senate panel in discussing the disagreeing provisions …

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday, Nov. 30, the date and venue for the in-person mass oathtaking ceremony for new Civil Engineers (CE). PRC In a Facebook post, the PRC said the oathtaking ceremony will be at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Dec. …