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When Hamas militants launched that murderous Oct. 7 raid on Israeli settlements, the strategy was to escalate confrontation enough to bring regional and global forces into play, possibly forcing the extinction of the Jewish state......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Why Israel must win the war against Hamas

Hamas’ ongoing aggression against Israel has reached a critical turning point following its vicious attack on Oct. 7, 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft

The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

House to address Dwarfism

With all of the priority bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) over and done with, the House of Representatives has passed a bill declaring Oct. 25 every year as “National Dwarfism Awareness Day.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Market steps closer to 7,000 level

Investors yesterday pushed the benchmark index to within the 7,000 territory, as they opened the week making bets on local stocks ahead of the reporting February inflation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Philippines to take cue from Fed policy

Ahead of the policy meeting next week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to follow the steps of the US Federal Reserve as to when high borrowing costs can finally take a breather......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

FDA to slash generic drug review to 45 days

The country's Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review and approval process for generic drug applications to only 45 days from 120 days. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Political Cha-cha

It’s out in the open, what political opponents think of the latest push for Charter change: Speaker Martin Romualdez, they believe, wants to become prime minister once his cousin Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down as president (or even during BBM’s term) under a parliamentary system similar to the Singapore model......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Australian retiree gets life for rape

An Australian man, who has been permanently residing in the Philippines since 2011 under a special resident retirement visa, was meted a life term for raping a Filipina in 2013, the Department of Justice said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Weidman scores controversial eye poke win in UFC Fight Night

Chris Weidman might have staved off retirement and gotten back into the win column this past UFC Fight Night last Sunday, March 31......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

PERA contributions hit P396 million in 2023

Voluntary retirement contributions rose by 20.3 percent to P396.309 million in 2023 from P329.548 million in 2022, driven by the increase in the number of participants, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Jason Kelces biggest d–k joke got the nod from Nick Foles wife

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce delivered a retirement speech that caught many by surprise with his mention of former teammate Nick Foles’ genitalia. Kelce.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

The secessionist

The naughty Rodrigo Duterte must be immensely amused. In his retirement, he says “boo” and the government jumps......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

From the Newsrooms: January 15 to 20, 2024

MEDIA REPORTED earlier this month the reshuffle in the Department of Agriculture (DA). The retirement of two senior career undersecretaries, Leocadio Sebastian and Domingo Panganiban, caused ranking officials to be shifted around. Reports noted that some of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

James Yap undecided as PBA future hangs in balance

Turning 42 years old in a month, James Yap says he has yet to decide on his retirement as Rain or Shine suffers another early playoff exit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Djokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic enters the 2024 Australian Open as the last of the 'Big Three' still standing, following the retirement of Roger Federer in 2022 and the continued absence Rafa Nadal due to injury.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Kelce announces plans to continue playing in 2024 – The Daily Guardian

Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has refuted retirement rumors and expressed his love for playing football for the team......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and out of Cebu. Here’s what you need to know this Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City A 63-year-old father landed in jail after he allegedly gunned down his own son whom he had an altercation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024