Angat Dam water level drop ‘alarming’
The National Water Resources Board will decide tomorrow if the supply of water to Metro Manila residents will be reduced as Angat Dam’s water level continues to decrease......»»
Amnesty urges Marcos to end drug war as killings persist
Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to adopt a clear and unequivocal policy ending the "war on drugs" and extrajudicial killings......»»
DENR, Masungi foundation in word war over P1.17 billion bill
The word war between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the president of Masungi Georeserve Foundation erupted after DENR said the construction company, which MGF owns, has billed the department at least P1.17 billion for its alleged failure to deliver lands in the government’s own territory......»»
SAF to join Balikatan exercises
Commandos from the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police will join the Balikatan military exercises with the US, which begin tomorrow......»»
DENR to launch Earth Day, Every Day campaign
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is set to launch tomorrow its “Earth Day, Every Day” project in a bid to mobilize the younger generations in curbing plastic pollution in the country......»»
Marcoses vs Dutertes: Peace, unity sought
Senator Francis Tolentino called for peace in the word war between the Marcoses and Dutertes, saying the country stands to lose in the bickering among kin of the country’s two top leaders......»»
Elite pros back in IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu
With innovative enhancements in the swim leg and a captivating bike route along CCLEX, the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu promises to be a thrilling, fast-paced event when it is fired off tomorrow in Mactan, Cebu......»»
19 AFP lawyers trained to apply the rules of war while providing legal advice
The training aimed to ensure that participants understand the ICRC’s humanitarian mandate and role in ensuring the rules of war are respected......»»
India to deliver first set of BrahMos missiles to Philippines tomorrow
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): India is set to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal between the two sides signed in 2022. The Indian Air Force is sending its American origin C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft with the missiles to Philippines to deliver the weapon system to the Philippines Marine Corps, defence sources said. The transportati.....»»
Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader
“The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance. This is a blatant violation of (the IHL),” GABRIELA secretary general Clarice Palce said in a separate statement. The post Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Israel vows to retaliate against Iran: Here are the risks of this action
JERUSALEM — Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran, risking further expanding the shadow war between the two foes into a direct conflict after an Iranian attack over the weekend sent hundreds of drones and missiles toward Israel. Israeli officials have not said how or when they might strike. But as countries around the world.....»»
US, China defense chiefs hold first call since 2022
Pentagon - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday, the first dialogue between the two countries' defense chiefs in nearly 17 months.The Pentagon said Austin and Chinese Admiral Dong Jun discussed "defense relations" and global security issues from Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine to recent provocations from North Korea. A press release said Austin stressed the importa.....»»
Why it is ‘complicated’
The nearly two tons of shabu interdicted at a police checkpoint in Bgy. Pinakrusan, Alitagtag, Batangas last Monday becomes a showcase of a bloodless drug war......»»
Marcos-Duterte word war rages
The word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte continues, with the Chief Executive taking a jab at the former president’s possibly treasonous deal with China, but himself having to parry accusations of power lust......»»
Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack
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A Pacific war, siege, seduction
“Diplomacy must never be a siege but a seduction,” says Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV+’s “Franklin.”.....»»
Edgier
Our trilateral security alliance with the US and Japan could not have been timelier. The world seems to be teetering on the brink of war......»»
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.....»»
Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite.....»»
Philippines: New Drug War Declared in Davao City
(Manila) - The mayor of Davao City in the Philippines, Sebastian Duterte, recently declared a new "war on drugs," suggestive of the abusive campaign of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, Human Rights Watch said today. Local authorities killed five people in the 24 hours after he made the declaration and at least seven within a matter of days.The failu.....»»