UN urges countries to reverse funding pause for Palestinian agency
Most of Gaza's 2.3 million people are reliant on the aid UNRWA provides, including about one million who have fled Israeli bombardments sheltering in its facilities.....»»
Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implores governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after multiple countries paused funding.....»»
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency.....»»
Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue the winning trend. New funding deals may yet to be clinched at the Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) international conference on November 22 to 24 […].....»»
Comelec may pause voter registration to verify signatures in People s Initiative
But if the People’s Initiative campaign “pushes through,” the poll body could pause its voter registration to give way to the verification of signatures as there is only one election officer per municipality and city......»»
UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres
NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»
Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace
International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»
Sisi Rondina, Flying Titans na-reverse sweep Creamline
LUBOG ng 0-2, kumana sa last three sets sina Sisi Rondina at Choco Mucho para silatin ang Creamline. The post Sisi Rondina, Flying Titans na-reverse sweep Creamline first appeared on Abante......»»
OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders
"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
World Bank urges Philippines to address funding, infrastructure challenges
The Philippines need to address challenges in terms of funding, lack of digital infrastructure and technical competencies as local government units are looking to develop smart cities, the World Bank said......»»
What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?
What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?.....»»
Israel plans to build 3,300 new settlement homes; says it s a response to a Palestinian attack
Israel plans to build 3,300 new settlement homes; says it s a response to a Palestinian attack.....»»
Saudis could recognize Israel if Palestinian issue resolved – foreign minister
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says securing regional peace through the creation of a Palestinian state is 'something we have been indeed working on with the US administration, and it is more relevant in the context of Gaza'.....»»
‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’
An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»
Gaza: Suspending UNRWA Aid Risks Hastening Famine
(New York) - Governments should continue funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), given its vital role in averting a humanitarian catastrophe and the risk of famine in the Gaza Strip, while the agency investigates allegations that 12 of its staff were involved in the Hamas-led October 7.....»»
China sidetracked as funding source for PNR Bicol
The government is taking another funding route for the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul, also called the PNR Bicol instead of China. It is seeking the assistance of the Asian Development Bank instead to pursue the long-delayed rail project......»»
Philex unit secures $70 million funding for Silangan mine
A wholly owned subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. has secured an additional $70 million funding for the development and operation of its Silangan mine project in Surigao del Norte......»»
Iloilo Airport to get P190-M funding for rehabilitation
Iloilo Airport to get P190-M funding for rehabilitation.....»»
Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
16 Asian countries discuss employing technology to implement innovative initiatives for regulating labour markets
DUBAI, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ministers of labour and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers discussed leveraging advanced technology for innovative initiatives aimed at resolving labor disputes and expediting verdicts. They also aimed to strengthen wage protection systems and facilitate skill mobility among participating countries. The focus was on improving labor market regulation.....»»
Top donor to resume funding UNRWA
Top donor to resume funding UNRWA.....»»