PH, France to start VFA talks in May
The Philippines and France might start talking formally next month about a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This agreement would let their militaries do joint exercises in the Philippines. Ambassador Marie Fontanel, the top French diplomat in Manila, said at a briefing on Thursday that they’re currently drafting the agreement and getting ready for negotiations, possibly.....»»
Putin to US: Push Ukraine to Talks
Putin to US: Push Ukraine to Talks.....»»
Indo-Russia defense venture in talks with Saudi Arabia
BrahMos Aerospace, advanced cruise missile manufacturers, have $7bn in orders from India and other countries BrahMos Aerospace, a joint India-Russia venture which produces supersonic cruise missiles for maritime, aerial, and land-based platforms, is in talks with Saudi Arabia, TASS news agency reported citing an offic.....»»
Indo-Russia defense venture in talks with Saudi Arabia
BrahMos Aerospace, advanced cruise missile manufacturers, have $7bn in orders from India and other countries BrahMos Aerospace, a joint India-Russia venture which produces supersonic cruise missiles for maritime, aerial, and land-based platforms, is in talks with Saudi Arabia, TASS news agency reported citing an offic.....»»
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......»»
Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks
Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks.....»»
Unpacking sex addiction: Director Alexandra Qin talks about her deeply personal Sundance short film
French-Filipino-Chinese director Alexandra Qin talks about getting into Sundance with her debut film ‘Thirstygirl' and the importance of addressing themes like addiction and advocating activism in film......»»
What’s gov’t’s next move on peace talks resumption?
At the start of December 2023, I wrote in this space that “an atmosphere of optimism pervaded the nation.” It was spurred by the joint announcement by the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) of an agreement to return to peace negotiations, possibly to begin in the first quarter of 2024......»»
Getting Over a Creative Block
Sometimes, you may find it difficult to start anything. As a writer, graphic designer, or any creative, staring at a blank page and not knowing where to start can be frustrating. Well, you, my friend, are experiencing a creative block. A creative block is a phenomenon in which people struggle to come up with new […].....»»
Balikatan to showcase Philippine’s archipelagic defense
The Philippines’ upcoming joint annual Balikatan military exercises with the United States – this time also with France – will showcase the new archipelagic defense concept of the Marcos administration, according to the military......»»
Party-list rep: Concerted effort to discredit Pulse survey?
Unlike most of her colleagues in the House of Representatives, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro thinks the Pulse Asia survey results on Charter change are “valid.”.....»»
A French sojourn
My wife Beng and I were in France last week to give a series of lectures at the invitation of the Paris Institute of Political Studies, better known as SciencesPo......»»
Eala, French partner smash way to glory
Alex Eala added another diadem to her growing treasure chest by collecting a second doubles crown in the pro circuit in France......»»
Eala enters doubles finals in W75 Croissy-Beaubourg netfest
Alex Eala zeroed in on her second pro doubles title by teaming up with Estelle Cascino in their march to the finals of the W75 Croissy-Beaubourg in France......»»
PRO-Davao no idea of Quiboloy’s whereabouts
THE Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-Davao) has responded to the accusations of Makabayan ACT Teachers Party-List Rep. France Castro that they are “clueless about the whereabouts of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy”......»»
Eala advances in W75 Croissy-Beaubourg tennis tilt
Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala has gone into the next round of the W75 Croissy-Beaubourg tournament in France after sweeping hometown bet Emeline Dartron, 6-3, 6-4, late Tuesday night (Manila time)......»»
Paglalunan, Ansay shine in Lucena
Ella Mhae Paglalunan and Avegail Joy Ansay dominated the girls’ category while France Dilao took the spotlight in the boys’ division of the Iñigo Resorts Center National Junior Tennis Championships in Lucena City over the weekend......»»
Vilma at Jaclyn dalawang artistang hinahangaan ng karamihan
HATAWANni Ed de Leon NGAYON lumulutang na hindi lang pala si Vilma Santos, kundi ang namayapa ring si Jaclyn Jose ay kinikilala ng publiko bilang isang mahusay na aktres at tanging nag-iisang nanalong Pinay at South East Asian na nanalong best actress sa Cannes Film Festival sa France. Aba mas matinding award iyan kaysa nanggaling pa sa kung saan-saang continents kabilang ….....»»
France: Ensure Muslim Women, Girls Can Play Sports
(Nyon, Switzerland, March 8, 2024) - French basketball authorities should ensure equal access to sport for Muslim women and girls by overturning the discriminatory ban on wearing the hijab, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. On International Women's Day, The Alliance urges sports officials across the globe to ensure that everyone can play sports free of discrim.....»»
Natalie Portman divorces French husband after 11 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES—Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, a source close to the Oscar-winning actress told AFP on Friday, March 8. The “Black Swan” star filed last July to end her marriage of 11 years to Benjamin Millepied, said People magazine, which first reported the news. The divorce was finalized in France last month, the.....»»
France to enshrine abortion rights in constitution as a guaranteed freedom
In a groundbreaking move, French lawmakers are set to make history by anchoring the right to abortion in the country’s constitution. This would be a.....»»