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World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says

Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Self-rated poverty dips, but hunger increases – poll

Although self-rated poverty slightly went down in the fourth quarter of 2023, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed more Filipinos experiencing hunger......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Group warns of worse hunger as rice prices spike

The watchdog group Bantay Bigas over the weekend warned of an increase in hunger incidence in the country amid the continued spike in retail prices of rice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no

Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Gaza aid: Ships with a second round of food, supplies departed Cyprus

JERUSALEM — A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. The World Central Kitchen charity said the vessels and a barge carried enough to prepare more than 1 million meals from items like rice, pasta,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 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

US admiral alleges China gaining territorial space through force

SYDNEY, Australia: This week, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China is trying to gain territorial space through force through its actions in the South China Sea, which are destabilizing the region. A series of recent maritime run-ins between the Philippines and China have involved water cannons and heated verbal exchanges. In an address to the Lowy Institute think t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

BOC creates body to solve trade woes

The Bureau of Customs has established an advisory council that aims to address trade bottlenecks and enhance trade facilitation among importers and business groups amid a changing global environment......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

CVIRAA 2024: Samsam urges probe into ‘spoiled food’ for Talisay delegates

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) in Talisay City to investigate reports that one of their delegates to the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) was served spoiled food. Apart from the spoiled food, the mayor has also received complaints about frozen food.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Dyowa ni Selena Gomez binengga nang okrayin ang Pinoy fast food chain

BUGBOG-SARADO ang American record producer na si Benny Blanco sa mga netizens matapos mag-viral ang pambabarubal nito sa isang Pinoy fast food chain. Pinutakti ng hate comments si Benny dahil sa hindi makatarungang pagre-review nito sa food and drinks mula sa sikat na fast food dito sa Pilipinas. Napanood din namin ang TikTok video ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Lab-grown proteins, edible containers, and other food innovations we’ll eat in 2024

San Miguel Foods Culinary Center recently presented “Food Forward: A Taste of 2024 Food Trends” hosted by Paolo Abrera and chef Llena Tan-Arcenas, who saw these trends at the 2023 Thailand Food Expo, as well as from SMFCC’s research and observations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Delight in the future of healthy and convenient eating as FOODPhilippines joins Gulfood 2024

A delegation of 25 food exhibitors will rally behind FOODPhilippines, the country’s collective food promotions program, to showcase an array of nutritious food options at the 29th edition of Gulfood. The Philippine delegation will return for the 19th consecutive time to one of the world’s biggest and most relevant trade shows for food and beverage […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang

MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Leyte mayors create task forces vs bird flu

Amid the reported cases of avian influenza or bird flu in Kananga town in Leyte, the mayors of two other towns in the province have created task forces to implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill?

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill? How did God help you?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Dead horses, scraps, leaves: Gaza’s hungry get desperate

At the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, Abu Gibril was so desperate for food to feed his family that he slaughtered two of his horses. “We had no other choice but to slaughter the horses to feed the children. Hunger is killing us,” he told AFP. Jabalia was the biggest camp in the Palestinian.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

First poster ng ‘Secret Ingredient’ ni Julia, 2 Asian actors ibinandera na

HUMANDA na sa nakakatakam na upcoming romantic series! Ipinasilip na ang first poster para sa K-Drama na “Secret Ingredient” na pinagbibidahan ng Pinay actress na si Julia Barretto, kasama ang Korean star na si Sang Heon Lee at Indonesian actor na si Nicholas Saputra. Ang serye ang kauna-unahang collaboration ng Viu Philippines at Unilever Nutrition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

FACT CHECK: Ad uses AI-edited videos of Henry Omaga-Diaz, Doc Willie Ong

A video promoting a supposed cure for hypertension falsely links ABS-CBN anchor Henry Omaga-Diaz and cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong to a nutrition consultancy service firm.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024