President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of the Inter-Agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook (IAC-IMO) to address inflation and enhance initiatives to further improve the economy, Malacañang said over the weekend. The Presidential Communications Office said that …
Read More »WHO fetes solon, 4 others for anti-tobacco efforts
HIGH. Vape users blow out smoke at a Quezon City establishment on Wednesday (May 24, 2023). The World No Tobacco Day on May 31 will highlight anew the harmful effects of tobacco and other forms of smoking, ask governments to end tobacco growing subsidies, and encourage farmers to switch to more …
Read More »NDRRMC activates emergency response protocols for ‘Betty’
This undated handout photo received from the Tactical Operations Group-Philippine Air force (TOG 2- PAF) on May 27, 2023, shows police and coast guard personnel unloading relief supplies from an air force C-130 transport plane at Basco airport, Batanes province, north of Manila, before Super Typhoon Mawar grazes past the …
Read More »Palace: Oil spill cleanup done in 1 month
The last phase of the oil spill cleanup in Oriental Mindoro will be completed within a month, Malacañang announced on Saturday. Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil made the assurance after the arrival of a dynamic support vessel (DSV), which will be used to siphon the remnants of the 800,000 liters of …
Read More »2 more LEDAC priority bills up for House approval
FASTER WAY. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (right) arrives for the launch of Pier 88, Cebu province’s first smart port located in the Municipality of Liloan, on Saturday (May 27, 2023). The three-hectare private-run port will serve as a marine highway and provide a faster alternative route for daily commuters from the …
Read More »Gasoline seen up P1.20/l next week
Domestic pump prices may go up next week by as much as P1.20 per liter for gasoline to reflect the movement of prices in the world market week-on-week. Industry sources said that based on the four-day trading of the Mean of Platts Singapore, there will be a mixed movement in …
Read More »South Korean man accused of opening plane’s emergency door faces up to 10 years in prison
A man accused of opening an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea was formally arrested on Sunday and faces up to 10 years in prison on a charge of violating the aviation security law, officials said. 33-year-old told investigators he felt suffocated, tried to get off plane …
Read More »Preemptive evacuation starts
Typhoon ‘Betty’ slightly weakens but may be ‘almost stationary’ until Wednesday Over 800 families have been preemptively evacuated in northern and central Luzon and parts of Visayas as super typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) moves westward toward northern Philippines and is expected to dump heavy rains on Monday. Aside from …
Read More »Russia launches largest drone attack yet, Kyiv officials say
Ukraine’s capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s invasion last year, local officials said, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday. At least one person was killed. Attack with dozens of drones, most of which were shot down, lasted …
Read More »What would it take for Canada to have a ‘serious’ debate about foreign interference?
Appearing in Winnipeg a day after David Johnston released his first report on foreign interference, Justin Trudeau stressed the word “serious” in criticizing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. But seriousness is now a concern for everyone involved in this affair. With accusations flying in all directions, Canadians’ confidence in our elections …
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