Amid war, Israel needs more OFWs – envoy
Israel is looking for more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid hundreds of repatriations and the war in Gaza. .....»»
Lawmakers welcome back wages for displaced OFWs in Saudi Arabia
The government’s efforts to ensure displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) receive their back pay from bankrupted Saudi Arabian construction companies have been lauded by lawmakers from both the upper and lower chambers......»»
CSWDO mobutang og help desk sa mga barangay alang sa kabanay sa mga OFWs
CSWDO mobutang og help desk sa mga barangay alang sa kabanay sa mga OFWs.....»»
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......»»
Hindi namin magagamit : OFWs demand 5% PhilHealth premium hike scrapped
The biggest organization of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and migrant Filipinos slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration for increasing members’ premium contribution to PhilHealth from 4% to 5% this year......»»
Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e,.....»»
Netanyahu Claims Gaza Strike That Killed 7 Aid Workers Was Unintentional: Live Updates
Israeli strike on Iranian Embassy building in Damascus escalates undeclared war between Israel and Iran In a recent development that has rocked the region, Israel.....»»
Israel war undermining top UN court, South Africa says
South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza......»»
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......»»
Hamas officials arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks, but no sign of Israel
Israel has decided to withhold its delegation to Cairo for talks aimed at securing a truce in the ongoing Gaza war, according to recent reports......»»
Zelensky seeks Filipino mental health workers as war takes toll on Ukrainians
Zelensky told Marcos that his government needs more mental health workers to support Ukrainian soldiers and defenders on the frontlines of the war......»»
The Daily Guardian: Unveiling Scenes from Israel and Gaza Amidst Escalating Strikes in Rafah
Title: Israel Targets Rafah Amid Growing Dissent Against Hamas in Gaza Introduction: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to escalate, with recent developments highlighting the ongoing tension.....»»
Killing of journalists as war crime in Gaza
Yesterday the International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest tribunal that adjudicates cases between nations, was expected to issue an interim ruling or provisional measures on the genocide claim filed last month by South Africa against Israel in its war in the Gaza Strip......»»
More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza
Palestinian medics and residents says Israel continued to bomb areas around the two main hospitals in Khan Younis.....»»
Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks
"We maintain that the two rallies are not expressions of the genuine calls and struggles of the Filipino masses" The post Youth groups condemn Marcos, Duterte ‘word war’ amid cha-cha talks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DOTr needs P12.5 billion to build 200 ports
The Department of Transportation said it needs at least P12.5 billion to build 200 more ports under the Marcos administration, underscoring the need to improve connectivity in remote islands......»»
It’s complicated
Times are hard and it is obvious that workers need to earn more to survive. A Filipino family of five needs at least P13,797 a month or P460 a day to meet their basic needs, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Mayor Duterte: Is declaring war on drugs a bad thing?
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 May) – Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte apparently took a swipe anew at the national government, saying his declaration of war on drugs is “a popular platform” that he inherited from his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. “Is it a bad thing that I’m declaring war against drugs? ‘Yun […].....»»
Dela Rosa, Trillanes boldyakan sa ICC probe vs drug war
Nagsagutan sina Senador Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa at dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV sa isyu ng 50 aktibo at dating opisyal ng PNP na sinasabing kinausap ng ICC ukol sa `war on drugs’ ng administrasyong Duterte. The post Dela Rosa, Trillanes boldyakan sa ICC probe vs drug war first appeared on Abante......»»
Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention
Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rama on Duterte-Marcos word war: ‘It’s not fair to those who supported UniTeam’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama could not help but express his dismay on the ongoing word war involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rama said he finds the “tug-of-war” involving the two UniTeam leaders “unfair” especially to their members. The Cebu City mayor said that it was.....»»