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US, Japan Accelerate War Drills to Deter China
washington - The U.S. and Japan wrapped up a joint command post exercise late this week that analysts said was aimed at improving the coordination of their capabilities in dealing with threats from China.The Keen Edge 24 computer simulation exercise was intended 'to practice responses in the event of a crisis or contingency,' said the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as it began the exercise on February 1 and ended Thu.....»»
Pakistan suspends mobile services, closes land borders to secure voting
Pakistan's election is being held in the midst of a deep economic crisis and in a highly polarized political environment. Analysts believe no clear winner may emerge......»»
Red Sea crisis exposing EU energy weakness - FT
Diesel prices have jumped amid fears of disruptions in supply to the bloc, according to the outlet The surge in global diesel prices to an almost three-month high amid shipping disruptions is threatening to test the resilience of EU economies, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The rising p.....»»
Germany mulling sale of stake in top gas importer - Bloomberg
Uniper was nationalized after facing 40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country's main gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis of 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar wi.....»»
Germany mulling stake sale in major gas importer - Bloomberg
Uniper was nationalized after facing 40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country's major gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis in 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar w.....»»
Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture
THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»
UNRWA
The humanitarian crisis at the Gaza Strip is bound to get worse......»»
EDITORIAL — A different onion crisis
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, Filipinos reeled from the eye-watering prices of red onions, which surged to over P700 a kilo, with no white onions to be had for onion rings, burgers and bistek......»»
DSWD refutes allegations on people’s initiative utilizing AICS program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denied claims on Friday that its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was used to incentivize those who signed the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the AICS had rules and regulations in place to.....»»
DSWD practices strict adherence to AICS guidelines – agency official
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strictly adheres to the implementing guidelines of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said on Tuesday (January 23) during the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam. “DSWD personnel practice strict adherence to the […].....»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
Iran s Navy Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Iran's navy seized an oil tanker on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, officials said. The seizure further escalates tensions in the Mideast waterways.The vessel was once known as the Suez Rajan and was involved in a yearlong dispute that ultimately saw the U.S. Justice Department seize 1 million barrels of Irani.....»»
Argentina permitted to tap IMF bailout
The Latin American country is heading towards 200% inflation amid the worst economic crisis in decades The International monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to unlock $4.7 billion for Argentina as part of a debt restructuring plan even though the country missed targets related to its $43 billion loan program, the fund anno.....»»
Groups demand renewable energy in another protest rally in Manila
Groups demand renewable energy in another protest rally in Manila.....»»
Giants use another late-game eruption to defeat Mets
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Brett Wisely had three hits Saturday afternoon, including the tie-breaking RBI single leading off the 10th inning, as the visiting San Francisco Giants mounted another late-inning comeback to defeat the New York Mets 7-2 in the middle game of a three-game series. Patrick Bailey had an RBI single in the sixth and LaMonte Wade Jr. tied the score with a run-scoring single in the.....»»
One More Chance musical getting another run later this year
The Philippine Educational Theater Association announced its production "One More Chance," inspired by the 2007 Cathy Garcia-Sampana film of the same name, will get another run later this year......»»
Chiz seeks to mend House-Senate ties before another Cha-cha word war
Even as he remains unconvinced about changing the Charter, Senate President Chiz Escudero said on Thursday that he wants to repair the relationship between the Senate and the House of Representatives to prevent another heated public exchange among lawmakers......»»
CCSC facelift delay due to another contractor’s work
CCSC facelift delay due to another contractor’s work.....»»
MRT-7 construction suffers another delay
The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is facing right of way (ROW) troubles in its Bulacan leg, causing another round of delay in the construction, the completion of which is now expected by 2027 at the earliest......»»
After Chocolate Hills, another grass fire hits Bohol
After Chocolate Hills, another grass fire hits Bohol.....»»