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Prime Infra unit starts first auto MRF plant
Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Enrique Razon’s Prime Infra, has inaugurated the country’s first automated materials recovery facility (MRF) that will help address solid waste management problems......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 3 February 2024
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ebrahim says no to independent Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 03 February) — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim has rejected the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent Mindanao. Murad instead urged Bangsamoro officials and residents to support the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […].....»»
Myanmar junta enforces mandatory military service for young people
All men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 must serve for up to two years, while specialists like doctors aged up to 45 must serve for three years.....»»
EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»
EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»
EAM Jaishankar, Singapore PM exchange views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, green economy
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong exchanged views on deepening engagement in fintech, digitalization, the green economy, skills development and food security. EAM Jaishankar concluded his visit to Singapore on March 25. He was on an official visit to Singapore from March 23-25, the first leg of his visit to Singapore, Philippines and Mala.....»»
Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. "New Zealand is seriously concerned by the significant increase in extremist violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinian popu.....»»
Thai journalists arrested for news coverage of anarchist graffiti on temple
The two journalists were charged with being accomplices to damaging an historical site and public vandalism, says Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, which is representing the two men.....»»
NZ support for strikes against Houthis
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»
Notes on the beat: For these tycoons, three’s not a crowd
This is not a love story, and certainly not the whirlwind kind, but the characters aren’t any different......»»
Eumir Marcial K.O’s Thai foe in Manila duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial made easy work against Thai Thoedsak Sinam in his homecoming bout in Manila on Saturday night, March 23, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Marcial, who is bound for the Paris Olympics in July, knocked out Sinam in the fourth round in their eight-rounder non-title bout. With.....»»
Thai cement maker to open Philippines plant this year
Thai fiber cement maker Shera Public Co. Ltd. is pouring in P2 billion for its plant in Pampanga, which is expected to open this year......»»
The Wallenberg whirlwind trip
It may have been a quick three-day trip to the Philippines of a member of Sweden’s richest business family, but Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of both SEB, a leading North European financial group with a current market value of $30.61 billion (approximately P1.7 trillion) as of March 2024, and Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and security company with a market value of $10.36 billion (roughly P580.18 billion) as of the same period, managed to pack in several key meetings on his second day......»»
No one to hug on Valentine’s Day? Try hugging trees!
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As Valentine’s Day graces our calendars with its presence, a different kind of love story unfolds—one that blossoms not in the exchange of roses and chocolates, but in the silent rustle of leaves and the sturdy arms of ancient trees. Amid the whirlwind of romantic air, the Department of Environment and.....»»
Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting
(Bangkok) - Fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army ethnic armed group should take immediate measures to minimize harm to ethnic Rohingya and other civilians caught up in the hostilities.On November 13, 2023,.....»»
Myanmar Filmmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison
On January 10, a Myanmar military court closed to the public sentenced award-winning documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe to life in prison on trumped-up terrorism charges. Her conviction and harsh sentencing is the latest example of the Myanmar junta's relentless persecution of the media.Police arrested Shin.....»»
Recipe: Thai soup dish with a kick
A hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves and fresh coriander, Tom Yam Goong is always one of the first Thai dishes that people are able to try......»»
Recipe: Thai soup dish with a kick
A hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves and fresh coriander, Tom Yam Goong is always one of the first Thai dishes that people are able to try......»»
Thai gov t launches Bangkok RHVAC 2024, Bangkok E& E 2024 in Manila
With the Philippines poised as Asia's future economic powerhouse, the Thai Trade Center in Manila, under Thailand's Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) within the Ministry of Commerce, is gearing up to launch an exciting business event......»»
Putting woes slow down Saso; Thai sizzles
Yuka Saso carded a two-under 70 marked by moments of brilliance and struggles on the greens, trailing Thai Pajaree Anannarukarn by seven strokes at the start of the Ford Championship in Gilbert, Arizona......»»