Nearly 700 bets take part in Philippine Athletics Championships
Close to 700 athletes, including the country’s finest and bets from nine foreign countries, will see action in the Philippine Athletics Championships scheduled May 8-12 at the PhilSports track oval in Pasig City......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 15
KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government has agreed to establish Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) for cross-border green electricity sales to neighboring countries. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said in a statement on Monday that the move is in line with Malaysia's energy transition aspiration and commitment to support regional power integration via the ASEAN Power Grid Init.....»»
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Belgium, France
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Belgium and France, saying the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries has already been contained......»»
US top diplomat for East Asia to visit China amid tensions in South China Sea
Washington, DC [US], April 14 (ANI): US Assistant State Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink is set to begin his visit to China today (Sunday) to meet Chinese officials as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries. The US official, Kritenbrink, will be on his visit to China from April 14 to 16. "Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pa.....»»
Sustainability takes center stage in new trade era
How can moving boxes back and forth, between countries and across oceans and mountains, help protect the environment and fight climate change?.....»»
Global Failures on Healthcare Funding
(Washington) - New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that many governments around the world did not meet public healthcare spending benchmarks amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch said today. The new information indicates possible violations of countries' obligations to the human right to health.WHO's Global Health Expenditure Database.....»»
China coercing Japan, Philippines, others, says US Ambassador to Japan
WASHINGTON, D.C.: This week, Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, said China constantly coerces and pressures other countries, including Japan and the Philippines. He made this comment during an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington days before a summit between U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr......»»
Biden hosts Philippines counterpart, Japan PM for first ever trilateral meeting amid China tensions
Washington, DC [US], April 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries and said that the US commitments to the defence of Japan and the Philippines remain "ironclad," CNN reported. The meeting, which came amid separate territorial disputes involving Japan, the Phi.....»»
US vows ironclad defence of Philippines, Japan amid growing China provocations
Washington, DC [US], April 12 (ANI): The United States' defence commitments to Japan and the Philippines are "ironclad," US President Joe Biden said on Thursday as he hosted the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries, welcoming Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the White House a day after the official visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, CNN reported. The US-Japan-Philippines trilatera.....»»
Beijing slams US and allies for attacking China
The US, Japan, and the Philippines released a statement rejecting China's maritime claims Beijing has condemned the US, Japan, and the Philippines for "smearing and attacking" China ahead of a three-way summit in Washington on Friday. Before the meeting, the three countries released a statement calling China'.....»»
Beijing slams US and allies for attacking China
The US, Japan, and the Philippines released a statement rejecting China's maritime claimsBeijing has condemned the US, Japan, and the Philippines for "smearing and attacking" China ahead of a three-way summit in Washington on Friday. Before the meeting, the three countries released a statement calling China's maritime claims "unlawful" and accusing Beijing of "dangerous and aggressive behavior.".....»»
iPhone Users Alerted of Mercenary Attack, Important Information to Know
Apple has issued a global security alert to iPhone users in 92 countries regarding a potential mercenary spyware attack targeting their devices. The rare and.....»»
Huge US, Japan investments coming
At least $100 billion in investments from the US and Japan may come to the Philippines in five to 10 years as a result of the historic trilateral summit here that aims to deepen the three countries’ economic and defense ties, an envoy said yesterday......»»
Apple Issues Warning to Users in 92 Nations on ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’
Apple has issued widespread warnings to iPhone users across 92 countries, alerting them to the threat of “mercenary spyware attacks.” In a report by TechCrunch, Apple announced to individuals in 92 nations the perceived threat at 12PM Pacific Time on Wednesday but did not give specifics as to the identity of the attackers nor the […].....»»
US to launch Luzon corridor development
The United States will support the development of the Luzon corridor in the Philippines as the first project under an initiative that seeks to help accelerate investments in priority sectors in partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region......»»
More Philippine mangoes off to Australia
The Philippines is set to ship a new batch of mangoes to Australia this month, a move that is expected to help strengthen trade ties between the two countries......»»
‘Bird flu, ASF vax being smuggled in travel luggage’
Unauthorized vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever are reportedly being smuggled into the country in tumblers and plastic glasses concealed in travel luggage from Vietnam and nearby countries, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry......»»
British Council strengthens commitment, identifies Philippines as ‘super-priority for 2024
Leveraging the UK's expertise in arts, culture, education and the English language, along with its global network spanning over 100 countries, the British Council has developed a distinctive approach to drive positive change across various sectors in the Philippines. .....»»
Spotify Mulling to Raise Subscription Prices Again
Music streaming giant Spotify plans to increase its Premium subscription prices by USD1.00 to USD 2.00 in the United Kingdom, Australia, Pakistan, and two other countries by the end of April This comes as Bloomberg reported the possible increase, with a price increase in the US expected to follow later this year. The latest price […].....»»
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group
“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»