This photo shows Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra./Pcoo.gov.ph MANILA, Philippines — Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said on Thursday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has the authority to issue a warrant of arrest against government officials but the actual enforcement is a different matter. Guevarra said this in a Viber message …
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‘ASEAN members can pursue bilateral sea Code of Conduct’
TOAST TO VIETNAM. President Marcos offers a toast to Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and First Lady Phan Thi Thanh Tam during the state banquet in his honor at the International Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam on Tuesday night. The Philippines signed a five-year deal with Vietnam to ensure a …
Read More »How the UN’s aid agency for Palestinians works — and why it’s under fire now
The federal government announced last week it was suspending “additional funding” for the UN agency that supports Palestinians in Gaza. So what is UNRWA? What does it do? And why is it under pressure now? The federal government suspended funding last week after UNRWA staff were accused of aiding Hamas. …
Read More »Trudeau ‘pissed off’ by Bell Media’s ‘garbage decision’ to lay off journalists
A fired-up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unleashed on Bell on Friday, calling its move to lay off thousands of employees — including hundreds of journalists — a “garbage decision.” Thursday’s round of job cuts is BCE’s largest in nearly 30 years. A fired-up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unleashed on Bell …
Read More »Reports of strife between Ukraine military leader, Zelenskyy come at critical time
Rifts within Ukraine’s top leadership have burst into the open following swirling rumours that the country’s top military chief will be dismissed amid reported tensions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s possible dismissal is being tracked, seized upon by Russia. Rifts within Ukraine’s top leadership have burst into the open …
Read More »Zuckerberg apologizes to families at heated U.S. Senate hearing on social media child safety
On Wednesday, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the U.S. Senate judiciary committee to testify as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives. Lawmakers, families of victims say platforms not doing enough to protect …
Read More »The Manulife-Loblaw deal: How it will impact you and other questions, answered
Manulife has announced that as of this month, its coverage of 260 specialty prescription drugs will apply only at Loblaw-owned pharmacies. CBC News answers your questions about the deal. Group of 260 specialty medications included in the exclusivity deal. Manulife has announced that its coverage of 260 specialty prescription drugs …
Read More »Palace stepping into ‘Cha-cha’
WALKING IN THE CITADEL. President Marcos walks with Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong during the public diplomacy at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi, Vietnam on Tuesday. PPA POOL Marcos doubts ‘PI’ role, seeks ‘simpler solutions’ via bicam system Hanoi—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the administration …
Read More »Lascañas: Sara Duterte initiated Oplan Tokhang as Davao mayor
Vice President Sara Duterte during the courtesy call of Dr. Sadat Minandang in December 2023./Inday Sara Duterte MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte supposedly came up with the “trademark” of Oplan Tokhang in Davao City when she was mayor there and allegedly ordered then-police chief Ronald dela Rosa to …
Read More »US sets fund to develop PH semiconductor industry
The United States has chosen the Philippines as one of the recipients of its massive funding initiative to expand international semiconductor supply chains for the US market, said a State Department official on Tuesday, Jan. 30. US Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez told reporters that …
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