Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to discuss the recent developments in the South China Sea (SCS) during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos, the Departmen…
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PH ‘gravely concerned’ over tensions in Middle East
Manila: The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Friday called for restraint amid the increased tension in the Middle East and the start of “limited” Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon.
‘The Philippine…
Control smartphones like tobacco, says WHO expert
Baku: Countries should consider regulating digital devices like smartphones in a similar way imposed on tobacco products, to combat social media’s rising negative impact on young people’s mental health, the World Health Organization’s Natasha Azzopard…
PBBM eyes big firms’ help, new equipment to desilt Ilocos Norte rivers
Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he would seek the help of big companies and the acquisition of equipment from China and Taiwan to desilt the rivers in Ilocos Norte.
Marcos made the remarks as he lamented that flood control an…
FIFA warns S. Korean football body of possible sanctions
Seoul: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has warned the Korea Football Association (KFA) of possible sanctions for violating its obligation to operate independently, in light of an ongoing probe by the sports ministry.
A FI…
CHED commits IT manpower support for 2025 midterm polls
Manila: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday committed to providing information technology (IT) manpower support to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE).
The commitment was made after CH…