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Photo Credit: Reuters AS has been widely reported, the World Bank Group recently initiated a sweeping program of reforms throughout its organization. One of the areas the Philippines should watch closely is how those reforms are manifested in the World Bank’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corp. (IFC), because …

Says Code of Conduct only way to calm down disputed waters REGIONAL DIPLOMACY. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos arrives in Indonesia on Tuesday for the 42nd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.  Labuan Bajo, Indonesia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will make another push for the early conclusion of …

Several electric vehicles used by delegates to the 42nd ASEAN Summit and the security guard team (Maria Cicilia Galuh/ANTARA)  LABUAN BAJO, E Nusa Tenggara – Delegates and state guests of the 42nd ASEAN Summit on May 9-11, 2023, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, used electric vehicles, Assistant Logistics for the Presidential Guard …

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is asking the Indonesian government again to grant executive clemency to Filipina Mary Jane Veloso, who has spent 13 years in jail as a convicted drug mule. Upon his arrival at Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Tuesday ahead of the ASEAN Summit, President …

Fugitive and former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag, wanted for the murder last year of a radio broadcaster and an inmate, has sent surrender feelers again, but Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said he doubts if the offer is sincere. Remulla said the DOJ is open to extending special …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called on other  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to ensure food self-sufficiency and security in the region to attain overall human security. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos made the call on Wednesday, May 10, as he delivered …

SHOW OF FORCE. A US soldier opens the cockpit of one of their F16 fighter jets prior to the US-Philippines air force joint military exercise dubbed Cope Thunder at Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga. AFPThe Navy has increased the frequency of patrols in the hotly contested West Philippine Sea, where …

The Timor Leste government has junked the political asylum bid of murder suspect and congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. “Today, the Ministry of Interior of Timor Leste confirmed that Rep. Teves’ application for political asylum has been denied,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued late Tuesday evening. …

The wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak broke protocol to ask for a selfie with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during a London reception for the coronation of King Charles III. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the royal reception at Buckingham Palace in London on May 5, a day …

Wind energy or wind power is created using a wind turbine, a device that channels the power of the wind to generate electricity. (Contributed photo)  MANILA – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to step up the use of renewable energy (RE) to …