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Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta.....»»
Senate inquiry on Afghans wasteful exercise
There is an obvious attempt at grandstanding and self-projection when a lawmaker proposed a Senate investigation on the issue of Afghans coming over for a temporary stay owing to their being persecuted in their country as former employees or allies of the United States government. It is being made to appear that the US has demanded from our country the acceptance of these Afghan refugees. It is being floated as well that their stay is a threat to national security with the implied innuendo that they could be terrorists or that they are being sent here to spy on us. The proponent of the senate inquiry is a re-electionist in the 2025 senatorial elections, hence like those who would seek re-election of their present positions, and those aspiring to be in the upper chamber of Congress, this senator is jumping at every opportunity to be in the news for the much-needed media mileage. In the first place, the US government is not demanding or compelling our country to give them shelter. This writer is no fan of the former colonialmasters but common sense will tell us that the US government will not dare compel us to do something against our will. It knows better than to employ such a crude and outrageous move which is tantamount to an assault on our territorial integrity and sovereignty. As officially and clearly explained by the Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Babes Romualdez, the matter of the Afghan refugees coming to the Philippines was a “ request that was made by the United States in October last year via a ‘concept note’ outlining the proposal for the Philippines to temporarily host Afghan nationals — especially those who were formerly employed by the US government and their qualified dependents — while they wait for the SIV application to be processed by the US Embassy in Manila.“ Contrary to what the initiator would like the public to believe, the proposal was not kept from the public. It was coursed thru the usual bureaucratic process. The request was made to the PMS (Presidential Management Staff), and the latter referred it to the Department of Foreign Affairs which, acting as the lead agency, in turn, endorsed the US proposal to various government agencies, e.g. Department of National Defense, Department of Justice, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The National Bureau of Investigation and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency were invited to assess the security implications of the proposal as well as to evaluate the background of the Afghan nationals. In other words, it was not a cloak and dagger thing. There was transparency at the very inception. In its request, the US government made it clear that the Afghan nationals applying for the SIV will only stay temporarily and at its expense. Perhaps it is important to consider the fact that these Afghans were formerly employed with the US government before the Taliban seized power, and for that reason their continued stay in Afghanistan put their lives and their families in peril. Our country has a history of giving succor to refugees and those displaced because of war and armed atrocities in their countries. It will be recalled that in 1934 President Manuel L. Quezon for humanitarian reasons gave haven to Jewish refugees fleeing from the Nazis. At the height of the Vietnam War, thousands of Vietnamese fled their country riding in boats. They found sanctuary in our country because our race cannot turn our backs on fellow human beings in dire need of refuge. Even without the request of the US government to house the Afghan nationals temporarily, by reason of their endangered situation, the Filipinos given their compassionate and generous hearts would welcome them if the Afghans themselves so request. And even if they don’t ask us, should other countries shut their doors to them, it is an absolute certainty that our country would invite them here for their shelter and safety. So what is the Senate investigation for, but a waste of time and the people’s money? It is also a venue for publicity and self-aggrandizement. We already have enough of that nauseous exercise. Instead of a useless legislative probe, legislation should take top priority. The post Senate inquiry on Afghans wasteful exercise appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
OCVet places Olive Ridley turtle under rehab
OCVet places Olive Ridley turtle under rehab.....»»
Garcia misusi sa 2 ka bus terminals
Garcia misusi sa 2 ka bus terminals.....»»
DOTr: 2.2 million more plastic cards to be delivered
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista inspected yesterday the one million delivered plastic cards to be used for the printing of driver’s licenses, at the Land Transportation Office central office in Quezon City......»»
India backs Philippines in dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»
India backs Philippines in sea dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»
Lalamove empowers aspiring women entrepreneurs to start their small businesses in PangNegosyo program
Lalamove, a leading on-demand delivery platform, has launched the Panalong PangNegosyo program for its thousands of women partner drivers to give out a business-starter package to three lady riders or drivers......»»
Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»
Mga babaeng nakunan pwede bang mag-leave with pay?
SA pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Mga Kababaihan, nagbigay ng libreng konsultasyong legal ang public service program na “CIA wita BA” at isa na nga rito ay kung maaari bang mag-leave with pay ang mga babaeng nakunan. Maraming napag-usapang batas na may kinalaman sa mga karapatan ng kababaihan. Isa sa mga natalakay sa segment na “Yes.....»»
Paolo Contis masaya sa paglipat ng ‘It’s Showtime’ sa GMA
HAPPY ang Kapuso actor at dating host ng noontime program na “Tahanang Pinakamasaya” na si Paolo Contis sa pagkakaroon ng bagong tahanan ng “It’s Showtime”. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa GMA News nitong Lunes, March 25, natanong ang aktor kung bukas ba siya sa posibilidad na maka-work ang mga Kapamilya hosts ng naturang noontime program......»»
DSWD-Davao to aid disaster victims in recovery, rehab amid regionwide ECT payouts
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reaffirmed its commitment to aid all victims of recent disasters in the Davao Region on their journey towards recovery and rehabilitation......»»
Mr. Nice Guy
There is a reason why the public and most people like Ralph Recto as a person, as the partner of Ate Vi, as a politician and as a government official......»»
BTr raises P120 billion from T-bond sale
The government raised the entire program of P120 billion in long-term securities this month even as investors’ asking rates were mixed......»»
China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters (VIDEO)
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands Chinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tan.....»»
China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters (VIDEO)
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands Chinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tan.....»»
China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»
China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»
One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak
MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»
TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»