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Kristel may ‘tumor’ sa binti, pero naoperahan na: ‘One of the scariest!’
NAUNA na naming ibinalita ang tungkol sa pagsailalim sa surgery ng actress-vlogger na si Kristel Fulgar sa South Korea. Pero at that time kasi, ang tanging sinabi lang niya sa YouTube vlog ay ooperahan siya sa binti at hindi na idinetalye kung ano ang nangyari sa kanya. At heto na nga, may bagong update si.....»»
Diffusing tension
In his 2024 State of the Union Address, President Joseph Biden doubled down on his rhetoric against China as he boasted revitalized partnerships in the Pacific. He rattled off India, Australia, Japan, South Korea and the Pacific Islands. He said the United States is standing up against China’s economic practices while standing up for peace across the Taiwan Strait......»»
Asian qualifying results for 2026 FIFA World Cup
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Following are Thursday's results in Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico: Group A At Doha Qatar bt Kuwait 3-0 At Abha, Saudi Arabia Afghanistan tied India 0-0 Group B At Tokyo Japan bt DPR Korea 1-0 At Yangon Myanmar tied Syria 1-1 Group C At Seoul South Korea tied T.....»»
GCash sets sights on further international expansion
With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»
Bakbakan ng mga sikat na K-drama actors sa ‘The Wild’ pasabog ang aksyon
NAGSAMA-SAMA ang pinakamatatapang sa Korea para sa isang matindi at makapigil-hiningang aksyon! Game face on na at maghanda para sa isang ‘di malilimutang intense movie experience! Showing na ngayon ang “The Wild” sa mga sinehan nationwide. Ang mga A-List at beteranong aktor ng South Korea na sina Park Sung Woong, Oh Dae Hwan, Oh Dal-Su,.....»»
Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»
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.....»»
Josh Yugen is now the franchise holder of four national Miss Universe organizations
Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Josh Yugen's recent appointment as national director of the Miss Universe New Zealand Organization brings to four the number of national organizations under the Miss Universe brand; including his current franchise/licenses for Miss Universe Bahrain, Miss Universe Egypt, and Miss Universe Pakistan......»»
Bahrain princess planning to invest in Subic Bay
The princess of Bahrain is considering putting investments in the Subic Bay Freeport after a brief visit to the facility recently......»»
Bahrain: Repression of Pro-Palestine Protests
(Beirut) - Bahraini authorities have arrested and harassed scores of participants in pro-Palestine protests across the country, including children as well as people who engaged in online pro-Palestine advocacy, since October 2023, Human Rights Watch said today.The protest.....»»
Bahrain: 13 People Convicted in Unfair Mass Trial
(Beirut) - A Bahraini court has sentenced 13 people to prison after an unfair mass trial marred with due process violations and torture allegations, Human Rights Watch and the Bahrain Institute for Righ.....»»
2 American hostages freed
Gaza’s Hamas rulers freed two Americans among the 200 hostages they kidnapped in the deadly 7 October attacks in Israel. More hostages may be released, the group hinted. According to the Israeli government, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter, Natalie Shoshana Raanan, were returned to Israel late Friday. There was no word on their condition, but US President Joe Biden was “overjoyed” by the news. Biden called the two women after they were released. Hamas also announced it was working with Qatar and Egypt to free its “civilian” hostages, implying that more could be released. An Israeli emissary met the couple at the Gaza border and took them to a military base in central Israel “where their families are waiting to meet them.” The Ranaan family, like many of the captives, had begun a worldwide campaign to pressure Hamas to release them. Hamas said the “al-Qassam Brigades released two American citizens for humanitarian reasons” after being approached by Qatar and Egypt. The Islamist rulers of Gaza said they were “working with all mediators to implement the movement’s decision to close the civilian (hostage) file if appropriate security conditions permit.” It provided no specifics about its demands. Israel claims that Hamas militants took 203 people during the bloodiest attacks in Israel’s 75-year history, including Israelis, dual nationals and foreigners. According to the authorities, at least 1,400 individuals were killed, mostly civilians. Relentless bombing Israel has retaliated with a continuous bombing campaign against Gaza, killing at least 4,137 people, mostly civilians. The hostages have become a massive problem in Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stating that the government will use “any means available to locate all those missing and bring all those kidnapped home.” The International Committee of the Red Cross said it helped transport the freed Americans to Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for more releases “immediately and unconditionally.” “Every single one of them should be released,” said Blinken, adding that a team from the US Embassy would visit the two freed women. Qatar is a major aid donor to Gaza, and two Hamas leaders are based in the Gulf state. A Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said the country had mediated between Hamas and the United States and that the release followed “many days of continuous communication between all the parties involved.” The Israeli military said earlier Friday that most of those abducted to Gaza were still alive even though some dead bodies have been found on incursions into Gaza. The military said more than 20 hostages were minors, while between 10 and 20 were over the age of 60. Saudi factor Biden said Friday he believed Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel two weeks ago aimed to disrupt the warming ties between the country and Saudi Arabia. “One of the reasons they acted like they did... why Hamas moved on Israel... (was) because they knew I was about to sit down with the Saudis,” Biden told guests at a campaign fundraiser. “The Saudis want to recognize Israel... unite the Middle East,” he said. The momentum toward a landmark US-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia — the guardian of Islam’s two holiest sites — was shattered by the 7 October attack by Hamas militants on Israel. A bombing campaign launched in response by Israel has leveled entire city blocks in Gaza, so far killing 4,137 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Saudi officials announced on 14 October during a visit to Riyadh by US Secretary Blinken that the country had suspended talks with Israel on the normalization of relations. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had spoken of progress with Israel but also insisted on movement on the Palestinian cause. The Gulf kingdom has never recognized Israel and did not join the 2020 Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States, which led neighboring Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Morocco, to establish diplomatic ties with Israel. With AFP The post 2 American hostages freed appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Shun mass protests in Egypt
Filipinos in Egypt have been advised to avoid joining any protests following the mass demonstrations, denouncing the bombing of a hospital in the Gaza Strip that reportedly killed at least 500 civilians. In an advisory, the Philippine Embassy in Egypt cautioned Filipinos against joining the random demonstrations and planned mass actions. “The Philippine Embassy in Cairo advises everyone to exercise caution, keep away from mass congregations, and stay home unless necessary,” it said. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, there are 1,990 Filipinos in Egypt. Egyptians took to the streets to express their anger over the bombing of the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, which left hundreds of Palestinians dead. In one of the demonstrations, a Palestinian flag was raised while an Israeli flag was burned. The demonstrations came after Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi called on Egyptians to express solidarity with the Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war. This developed as top diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday denounced the ongoing war in the Middle East. End bloodshed In a statement, the foreign ministers of the 10-member regional bloc called for an immediate end to the bloodshed. “We strongly condemn the acts of violence which have led to the deaths and injuries of civilians, including ASEAN nationals,” the foreign ministers said. “We urge the immediate end of violence to avoid further human casualties and call for the full respect of international humanitarian law,” it added. Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas are engaged in armed conflict following the surprise attack launched by the terror group on Israel last 7 October. The attack by Hamas has left more than 1,400 dead, most of them massacred on the first day of the assault. Meanwhile, the widespread airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have reportedly left at least 3,478 dead. ASEAN also called on “all parties to create safe, rapid and unimpeded passages of human corridors.” Last week, Israel imposed a 24-hour deadline for 1.1 million civilians to evacuate northern Gaza ahead of its ground offensive in the Palestinian territory. Since then, millions of civilians, including foreign nationals, have scrambled to move from northern Gaza to southern Gaza in hopes of exiting the war-torn territory. The bulk of civilians are swarming to the Rafah border in an attempt to enter Egypt despite the border remaining closed and the restricted availability of food, water and electricity. Two-state solution Meanwhile, ASEAN reaffirmed its support for a “negotiated two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live side-by-side in peace and security consistent with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.” “This will be the only viable path to resolving the root cause of the conflict,” it said. The regional bloc also called on the “international community to support the peace process in order to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the region.” “We have issued our respective national statements on the escalation of armed conflicts in the Middle East,” it said. On Wednesday, the Philippines, one of the founding members of ASEAN, expressed its “profound sadness” over the bombing of a hospital in the Gaza Strip, which reportedly killed at least 500 civilians. Israel and Hamas denied being behind the attack and blamed each other for the bombing. The Philippines said all parties should “do their utmost to protect civilians in times of war and armed conflict.” “We support efforts of the United Nations to provide humanitarian relief in the conflict areas,” it said. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, there are 135 Filipinos in the Hamas-controlled Gaza. Deep concern In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is attending the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, the Chief Executive expressed deep concern over the rising number of victims and the safety of those affected by the conflict. In his intervention during the 1st ASEAN-GCC Summit here on Friday, Marcos said, “All parties (should) exert their utmost efforts to de-escalate the situation, stop all violence, and engage in dialogue and diplomacy.” He called on the members of the GCC and ASEAN to work together to promote peace, security, and stability in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. Marcos also underscored the importance of cooperation between member countries of the two regional groups to ensure their continued prosperity. “As the two regional organizations located astride the major sea gates and vital corridors of the world’s commerce and communications, it is imperative that we work together to promote peace, security, and stability in both our regions, the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea, grounded on the rules-based international order to ensure the stability and prosperity of our countries and the rest of the world,” Marcos said. “Peace and stability are indispensable to ensuring continued prosperity in our respective regions and the world,” he added. The six GCC member countries are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, while the 10 ASEAN member countries are Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. President Marcos attended the ASEAN-GCC Summit, where he discussed business opportunities in the Philippines and urged investors to invest in the Maharlika Investment Fund, among other significant opportunities in the Philippines. The post Shun mass protests in Egypt appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gilas rolls to second win, repel Thais
After a lopsided win against Bahrain, Gilas Pilipinas needed one final push to turn back Thailand, 87-72, Thursday and keep its strong momentum going in men’s basketball of the 19th Asian Games here......»»
Well-oiled Gilas trumps Bahrain in Asiad opener
Gilas opened its Asiad gold medal journey with an 89-61 drubbing of Bahrain Tuesday at the ZJU Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China......»»
Guardians of the seas
The Philippine Navy formally added two fast boats to its Alvarez-class patrol vessels. The former Cyclone-class patrol ships of the US Navy are now in service of the Philippine Fleet’s Littoral Combat Force as BRP Valentin Diaz-PS177 and BRP Ladislao Diwa (PS178) in honor of two Filipino patriots who were among the founding members of the Katipunan, which ignited the Philippine Revolution against Spain in the 19th century. Paoay, Ilocos Norte-native Valentin Diaz was also a signatory in the Pact of Biak-na-Bato while Ladislao Diwa from San Roque, Cavite was instrumental in affecting the surrender of the Spanish forces in the province. Department of National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro underscored that the acquisition of these vessels was a welcome and timely addition “because the sooner we can complete our littoral defenses the sooner we can pursue a more robust position in defending our sovereign rights in the 200-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone and under jurisdictions of the Republic of the Philippines.” In March 2023 at Manama in Bahrain, the Philippines formally accepted the former USS Monsoon (PC4) and USS Chinook (PC9) following their decommissioning from the US Navy in accordance with the Excess Defense Articles program. As Secretary Teodoro described this acquisition as a symbol of the continuing cooperation and collaboration between the Philippine and the United States. US Embassy in the Philippines Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson reaffirmed US support “as the Philippines continues its courageous stand to uphold the international order and defend its rights in the West Philippine Sea.” The Philippine Navy eyes the deployment of these vessels in “the soonest possible time” upon the completion of reactivation activities and specialized training of the crews “to ensure the optimal and efficient use of these vessels, its machinery, sensors and weapon systems.” “We can expect that soon, BRP Valentin Diaz and BRP Ladislao Diwa will inherit the critical roles played by their predecessor, BRP General Mariano Alvarez-PS38, currently deployed at Naval Forces Western Mindanao,” he added. These formidable platforms will complement the navy’s fast-attack interdiction crafts and multipurpose attack crafts in carrying out various naval, support to law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations within the littoral waters of the country’s porous borders and vast maritime environment. The post Guardians of the seas appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cone sees tough road in Asiad
Even though it outranks Bahrain and Thailand in the totem pole and finished higher than Jordan in the last FIBA World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas is under no illusion the coming Asian Games would be easy......»»
Teodoro sounds off on AFP modernization shift
Even before the country can complete its so-called Horizons Modernization Program to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. yesterday said there is a pressing need to “re-vision and re-horizon” the country’s security posture. “This is a task I have given the [AFP] general headquarters — aligned with past pronouncements that we have to re-vision and re-horizon our strategic thoughts — from strategic principles, defense planning, to our modernization,” Teodoro said. The defense chief issued the statement during the christening and commissioning of the BRP Valentin Diaz (PS177) and the BRP Ladislao Diwa (PS178) at Philippine Navy headquarters at Naval Station Jose Andrada on Roxas Boulevard in Manila. He said the “re-horizon” would be to make the country’s armed forces “more responsive to the challenges of the times, adding that there’s a need to “preserve a rules-based international order.” The Valentin Diaz and Ladislao Diwa were acquired through US foreign military financing and its Excess Defense Article Program. The vessels were valued at $13.8 million dollars or P780 million. “This is a welcome and timely addition to the Philippine fleet because the sooner we can complete, of course in coordination with our partners in the Philippine Coast Guard, our littoral defenses, the sooner we can pursue our vast position in defending our sovereign rights,” Teodoro said. The Philippines must be able to present credible deterrence through a more modern AFP, Teodoro said. Collaboration US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said the commissioning of the two latest Philippine Navy ships is an “illustration of Washington’s continued collaboration” with the Philippines in pursuit of the modernization goals of the AFP. “This ceremony symbolizes continued US support for our Philippine Navy allies, who are on the frontlines defending Philippine sovereign rights in the South China Sea, or West Philippine Sea,” she added. “The Philippines is the largest recipient of US military assistance in the Indo-Pacific, merited by the ambitious agenda we have set together for our alliance,” Carlson said. The BRP Valentin Diaz, formerly the USS Chinook, is the ninth Cyclone-class patrol ship of the US Navy. The BRP Ladislao Diwa, formerly the USS Monsoon, is the US Navy’s fourth Cyclone-class patrol ship. The two patrol vessels were transferred upon decommissioning in Bahrain on 18 March and were delivered to the Philippines last May. Carlson said: “Their dedicated service and the missions they undertake are central to the shared US-Philippine goal of ensuring a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region,” Carlson said. “The Valentin Diaz and Ladislao Diwa are entering into service for the Philippine Navy at an important time when the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific is increasingly complex,” she added. Long-term plan “From patrolling Philippine waters to protecting legitimate economic activities and combating illegal fishing, to delivering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, the missions undertaken by these two vessels will not be easy,” she said. The AFP’s Horizons Modernization Program is a long-term plan divided into three phases, or Horizons, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the AFP’s modernization. Horizon 1 (2013-2022) prioritized the acquisition of new equipment and weapons systems, as well as the enhancement of AFP trainings and doctrine. Horizon 1 acquisitions included FA-50PH light fighter jets, S-211 combat utility helicopters, and the BRP Jose Rizal frigate. Horizon 2 (2023-2028) focuses on the strategic capabilities of the AFP, such as its ability to project power and conduct joint operations. Horizon 2’s key projects include the acquisition of submarines, the construction of new naval bases, and the development of a missile defense system. Horizon 3 (2029-2034) is concerned with the overall readiness and sustainability of the AFP. Some of the key projects under Horizon 3 include the improvement of the AFP’s logistics and maintenance capabilities and the development of a comprehensive human resources plan. The total cost of the Horizons modernization program is estimated to be around P1 trillion. The government has allocated P75 billion for Horizon 1, P150 billion for Horizon 2, and P175 billion for Horizon 3. The post Teodoro sounds off on AFP modernization shift appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Phl Navy commissions 2 ex-US patrol vessels
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday the need for the defense sector to "revision and re-horizon" the country’s strategic approaches in order to become responsive to the “challenges of the times.” “This is a task, I have given the General headquarters — aligned with past pronouncements that we have to revision and re-horizon our strategic thoughts — from strategic principles, defense planning guidances, to our modernization to our strategic basic — in order for us to be more responsive to the challenges of the times,” Teodoro said during the ceremonial christening and commissioning of the BRP Valentine Diaz (PS177) and BRP Ladislao Diwa (PS178) at the Philippine Navy headquarters at Naval Station Jose Andrada, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Teodoro said the coming of the latest to the Philippine Navy Littoral Combat Fleet is crucial to the AFP’s efforts to boost its littoral defense operations and capabilities, especially in defending the country’s sovereign rights over the 200 nautical mile-exclusive economic zone and other jurisdictions of the Philippines. “This is a welcome and timely addition to the Philippine Fleet because the sooner we can complete, of course in coordination with our partners in the Philippine Coast Guard, our littoral defenses, the sooner we can pursue our vast position in defending our sovereign rights,” he said. The latest Filipino navy vessels were donated by the United States government under its Excess Defense Article program. “We are grateful for the support of the United States and all our allies and like-minded nations. Because the paradigm here is not for anything else, but to preserve a rules-based international order, to preserve the primacy of international law in setting maritime boundaries and in settling disputes,” he said. Allied nations willing to engage with a rules-based international order, maritime domain awareness and respect for international law "are welcome in the Philippines. Not welcome are those who are not sincere in discussing the country’s defense posture in terms of diplomacy,” he added. Teodoro called on Filipinos to stand by the country. “Wala na po tayong ibang bansa. Tindigan natin ito ng mahusay, tindigan natin ng may utak, tindigan at mahalin natin ating bansa,” he said. Meanwhile, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said the commissioning of the two latest navy ships is an “illustration of Washington’s continued collaboration” with the Philippines in pursuit of the modernization goals of the AFP. “This ceremony symbolizes continued U.S. support for our Philippine Navy allies, who are on the frontlines defending Philippine sovereign rights in the South China Sea, or West Philippine Sea,” she added. The BRP Valentin Diaz and BRP Ladislao Diwa were acquired through the US foreign military financing program, amounting to $13.8 million or P780 million. “The Philippines is the largest recipient of US military assistance in the Indo-Pacific, merited by the ambitious agenda we have set together for our alliance,” Carlson said. The BRP Valentin Diaz, formerly USS Chinook (PC-9), is the ninth Cyclone-class patrol ship of the US Navy. The BRP Ladislao Diwa, formerly USS Monsoon (PC-4), is the US Navy's fourth Cyclone-class patrol ship. These two Cyclone-class patrol vessels were transferred upon decommissioning in Bahrain on 18 March and were delivered to the Philippines last May. Carlson said: “Their dedicated service and the missions they undertake are central to the shared U.S.-Philippine goal of ensuring a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.” “The Valentin Diaz and Ladislao Diwa are entering into service for the Philippine Navy at an important time when the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific is increasingly complex,” Carlson underscored. “From patrolling Philippine waters to protecting legitimate economic activity and combatting illegal fishing, to delivering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, the missions undertaken by these two vessels will not be easy,” she added. The post Phl Navy commissions 2 ex-US patrol vessels appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Saudi executes US national convicted of killing Egyptian father
The death sentence for Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef was carried out in the Riyadh region, the official Saudi Press Agency said. The Gulf Kingdom is frequently criticized for its prolific use of capital punishment, which human rights groups say undermines its bid to soften its image through a sweeping "Vision 2030" social and economic reform agenda. A court found that Naseef, whose age was not given, beat and strangled his Egyptian father to death and mutilated him after he died, and that he also used drugs and attempted to kill another person, SPA said. The mode of execution was not specified, but Saudi Arabia has in the past often used beheading when implementing the death penalty. Riyadh's ally the United States did not immediately comment on the execution. "We are aware of those reports and are monitoring the situation but don't have any specifics," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. He said a US consular official last visited Naseef in July. Saudi Arabia was the world's third most prolific executioner last year, Amnesty International has said. More than 1,000 death sentences have been carried out since King Salman assumed power in 2015, according to a report published earlier this year by the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights and the Britain-based group Reprieve. A total of 91 people -- 19 of them foreigners -- have been executed so far this year, according to an AFP tally based on state media reports. As well as the US national, those put to death came from countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Jordan, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Yemen. Last year's announced figure of 147 executions was more than double the 2021 figure of 69. Executions for drug crimes resumed in 2022, ending a moratorium that lasted for almost three years. The 2022 total included 81 people put to death on a single day for offenses related to "terrorism", an episode that sparked an international outcry. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Salman's son, and the de facto ruler, has said on multiple occasions that the kingdom was reducing executions. In a transcript of an interview with The Atlantic magazine published by state media in March 2022, Prince Mohammed said the kingdom had "got rid of" the death penalty except for cases of murder or when someone "threatens the lives of many people". The post Saudi executes US national convicted of killing Egyptian father appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»