Why does today’s culture see gentleness as weakness?
Why does today’s culture see gentleness as weakness? How is gentleness actually strong?.....»»
Lapu seniors and PWDs receive midyear cash assistance
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu seniors and PWDs (Persons with Disability) got their midyear cash gift starting today, June 1, 2024, until tomorrow, June 2, 2024. The distribution was held in public schools in different barangays, where it was scheduled alphabetically. Each Lapu senior citizen and PWD will receive P4,000 and P3,000, respectively. READ: Cebu.....»»
Shangri-La dialogue to begin today; China-US theme likely to dominate discussion at forum
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): The tense US-China relationship has been in the limelight and is expected to be at the centrestage of the Shangri-La dialogue, which is set to begin today in Singapore, Politico reported. The annual gathering in Singapore has become an increasingly influential forum for the world's top defence and security policy types, particularly as concerns over China's military actions in the region and the b.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangi-la Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
MMDA eyes emergency lay-by areas for bikers
Emergency lay-by areas, particularly under flyovers, along major roads in Metro Manila could become temporary shelters for motorists during heavy rains, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said yesterday......»»
Pinoy culture takes front seat in latest season of ‘Pretty Little Liars’
Since its premiere this May, not only is the new season of the “Pretty Little Liars” reboot being praised by its young adult audiences globally for its storyline and hot take on today’s issues such as teenage pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, LGBTQIA+ romance and such a small setting like Millwood......»»
EU: Include Civil Society in Anti-Deforestation Task Force
(Brussels, May 31, 2024) - The European Commission should include independent civil society groups in ongoing key talks with Malaysia and Indonesia over its anti-deforestation rules, a delegation of Indigenous, human rights, and environmental organizations said today.In June 2023, the two Southeast Asian countries&nbs.....»»
Focus on Rights in Pre-COP29 Climate Talks
(Bonn) - Governments attending UN climate talks in Bonn from June 3 to June 13, 2024 should push for rights-respecting and ambitious climate action, Human Rights Watch said today. The Bonn Climate Change conference will lay the groundwork for negotiations at the UN Conference of Parties (COP29) from November 11 to November 22, 2024. At the 28th United Nati.....»»
Shangri-La dialogue to begin today; China-US theme likely to dominate discussion at forum
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): The tense US-China relationship has been in the limelight and is expected to be at the centrestage of the Shangri-La dialogue, which is set to begin today in Singapore, Politico reported. The annual gathering in Singapore has become an increasingly influential forum for the world's top defence and security policy types, particularly as concerns over China's military actions in the region and the b.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangi-la Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
US Defence Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart at Singapore Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore, May 31 (ANI): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with China's Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, in their first in-person dialogue in nearly 18 months and follows a video call between the two last month. Nikkei Asia citing an US official confirmed that the meeting began today between Austin and his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes am.....»»
China trespasser policy worries United States
The United States has expressed concern over China’s new regulation allowing its coast guard to detain “trespassers” in the South China Sea, including in areas within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, Armed Forces chief Romeo Brawner said yesterday......»»
Union Bank SRO shares list today
The shares from the Union Bank stock rights offering will be listed today......»»
Cebu weather: Fair and pleasant days ahead
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather in the coming days will be generally fair and pleasant, the regional weather bureau said on Friday. In a weather forecast released today, May 31, by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Visayas Regional Services Division, temperatures are expected to range between 27 and 33 degrees.....»»
Direct flights between Brunei and Clark, Cebu sought
The Philippines is seeking direct flights between this Brunei capital and Clark and Cebu to lure more visitors to areas outside Metro Manila, according to the Department of Tourism......»»
2 Negros towns, city now ASF-free
Three areas in Negros Occidental are now classified as pink zones or free from African swine fever, according to the provincial veterinary office......»»
Filipino fishers set to sail despite China s fishing ban in West Philippine Sea
Defying China’s fishing ban in areas in the West Philippine Sea, a group of Filipino fishermen will embark on a collective fishing expedition at the country’s territorial waters of Masinloc, Zambales on Thursday......»»
Uzbekistan: Imprisoned for Insulting the President Online
(Berlin, May 30, 2024) - Increasing numbers of people in Uzbekistan are being prosecuted and imprisoned for "insulting the president online," Human Rights Watch said today. The criminal charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and violates international human rights law. "People in Uzbekistan should be able to criticize the preside.....»»
No significant issues noted during hkoi and gatherings today
Attributable to Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson:The final gatherings held in In Tmaki Makaurau and Wellington Districts today have dispersed, and Police staff advise no arrests have been made.While there has been disruption to travel in some locations, participants have been well-behaved overall and there have been no issues of note.We would like to thank motorists and members of the p.....»»