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Vietnam calls for efforts to ensure human rights for all

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation, and other international organisations in Geneva, has recently delivered a speech at a general debate on UN High Commissioner for Human…

3 evacuation shelters accommodate Tondo fire victims

Manila: The city government of Manila has provided food and temporary shelter to at least 1,000 families affected by the fire that engulfed a residential area in Vitas, Tondo on Saturday.

In a statement, Mayor Honey Lacuña said the affected residents…

Mendoza leads PH to 4-0 win over Jordan in Chess Olympiad

Manila: Filipino top board player Shania Mae Mendoza defeated Natalie Fuad Kamel Jamaliah in 41 moves of the Sicilian Defense to lead the Philippines to a 4-0 win over Jordan in the third round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at BOK Sports Hall in Bud…

Comelec-NIR to hold poll counting machine demo in every LGU

BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will conduct a demonstration of the automated counting machine (ACM) in every local government unit (LGU) in Negros Island Region (NIR) as part of the voters’ education campaign for the May 2025 na…

Customs-NAIA intercepts P6.8-M worth of kush

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday reported the interception of parcels containing kush (high-grade marijuana) worth PHP6.8 million at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

In a statement, BOC-Ninoy Aquino International …

Fugitive Korean arrested at Immigration office

Manila: A South Korean national who is wanted in his country for embezzling over USD1 million is facing deportation following his arrest inside the Bureau of Immigration (BI) headquarters in Intramuros, Manila.

The 56-year-old Korean was arrested on …