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NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements

New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year

(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Russia boosting trade with fellow BRICS nation

Turnover with Brazil nearly doubled in December as the South American country ramps up imports of commodities from Moscow Trade between Russia and Brazil surged to record volumes in December despite Western sanctions as fellow BRICS countries continue expanding economic ties, RIA Novosti reported this week.  .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippines bans live poultry from Belgium, France

MANILA, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has indefinitely banned the importation of poultry and other poultry products from Belgium and France due to the outbreak of bird flu in the two European countries, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the ban will immediately stop domesticated and wild birds from Belgium and France from ente.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

DFA says PH committed to ‘One China policy’ after Marcos congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect

In a statement, the DFA said the message of Marcos was “his way of thanking” Taiwan for hosting nearly 200,000 overseas Filipino workers and conducting a “successful democratic process.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation

The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Westmincom reiterates support to DFA

Westmincom reiterates support to DFA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report

Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report

Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties

AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippines logs nearly 11,000 gun-related incidents from 2022 to 2024

MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 10,936 gun-related incidents, including shootings, from 2022 until this year, a spokesperson of the national police said Monday. The majority of them were shooting incidents, alarm and scandal, grave threat, and robbery, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference, adding that 5,172 of the cases were recorded in 2022, 4,956.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Philippines logs nearly 11,000 gun-related incidents from 2022 to 2024

MANILA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 10,936 gun-related incidents, including shootings, from 2022 until this year, a spokesperson of the national police said Monday. The majority of them were shooting incidents, alarm and scandal, grave threat, and robbery, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference, adding that 5,172 of the cases were recorded in 2022, 4,956.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

France’s Macron opens door to recognizing Palestinian state

Macron's comments were the first time a French leader had made such a suggestion and highlighted further impatience among Western leaders as casualties mount in Gaza from Israeli retaliation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

France beats Germany, lines up Spain in Women’s Nations League final

France beats Germany, lines up Spain in Women’s Nations League final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Brazil: Join Regional Treaty on Environment, Defenders

(Sao Paulo) - The administration ofBrazilianPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should rally legislators to approve theEscaz Agreement, more than 150 Brazilian and international organizations said today in aletterto Instituti.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

The trillion-dollar club

Could we really join the trillion-dollar club, along with the big boys, including Canada or Italy or Brazil?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Aubrey Miles nakapagbenta ng isang uri ng halaman sa halagang P1-M

ANG bongga pala talaga ng halaman business ng celebrity couple na sina Aubrey Miles at Troy Montero. Knows n’yo ba na may naibenta ang plantitang aktres na isang uri ng halaman na napakahirap hanapin sa halagang P1 million? Kuwento ng actress-entrepreneur, ang nasabing halaman ay isang  rare plant na nagmula pa sa Brazil. “P1 million.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Marcos greets Brazilian envoy in Portuguese

President Marcos showed that he can speak some Portuguese during the presentation of credentials of the new envoy of Brazil although he admitted that he is now “rusty” with the language......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

DFA backs Magna Carta for Seafarers

The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed support for the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, as the maritime industry grapples with security risks sparked by missile attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024