After a dismal start, the UN is hosting a “halftime summit” about its 15-year plan to meet a series of human-development targets by 2030. Delegates will try to focus on problems like extreme poverty and gender equality while watching for sparks between the representatives of Ukraine and Russia. Meanwhile, watch …
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UN warns of potential ‘second devastating crisis’ from contaminated water in wake of Libya floods
Officials have warned that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a second devastating crisis” as diarrhea spread among those who drank contaminated water. Officials concerned about disease outbreak amid lack of sanitation. Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where …
Read More »After 8 years in an Iranian prison, Siamak Namazi shines light on those left behind
Siamak Namazi, freed in a U.S.-Iran prisoner swap, issued a dire warning about those who are still trapped in Evin Prison, and what the future might hold if Iran is allowed to keep using foreign nationals as diplomatic hostages. 5 American citizens freed in U.S.-Iran prisoner swap. Critics say this …
Read More »UAW chief warns strike to ‘amp up’
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United Auto Workers (UAW) chief warned on Sunday (Monday in Manila) that a historic strike at the top three car manufacturers will expand if the companies do not raise their wage offers in ongoing negotiations. Stellantis, one of the three, had offered its workers what it called …
Read More »Asian markets stuttering
HONG KONG: Asian markets started the week limply on Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street, with focus turning to the Federal Reserve’s keenly awaited key policy decision. Traders were a little more cautious after the healthy close to last week that was fueled by another batch of positive Chinese …
Read More »Comelec warns vs digital vote buying
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned electronic wallet operators they could be involved in vote-buying cases if they allow candidates in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to use their apps to buy votes. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said over the weekend that the agency has already informed GCash, …
Read More »Pope defrocks Filipino priest for sexual abuse
TACLOBAN CITY — Pope Francis has dismissed a priest from the Diocese of Borongan due to alleged involvement in sexual abuse of children. Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez announced on Sunday, September 17, that Father Pio Cultura Aclon has been removed from the clerical state. “He is, therefore, no longer a …
Read More »46% of Pinoys optimistic PH economy will improve – survey
About 46 percent of adult Filipinos think the Philippine economy will improve in the next six months, the latest OCTA Research survey released on Monday showed. The “Tugon ng Masa” (TNM) National Survey, an independent and non-commissioned poll conducted regularly by OCTA Research, conducted from July 22 to 26 showed …
Read More »‘Craft laws for beneficial AI use’
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has called on Congress to craft laws governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure that AI “will be beneficial to our people and will respect, protect, and uphold their rights.” Gesmundo, in his keynote speech at the Manila Social Good Summit 2023 on Sept. …
Read More »Romualdez, Harvard align on donation
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has maintained his silence on his reported donation of $2 million (P113.4 million) to Harvard University for its first-ever Filipino language course. “In light of recent speculations regarding my alleged donation to Harvard University, I choose to respect the institution’s gift policy,” he said in a …
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