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COOPS ROLE. Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje discusses the integral role of cooperatives in attaining the country’s sustainability and climate goals during the 47th General Assembly and 22nd Leader’s Congress of NATCCO in Davao City on May 4, 2024. During the discussion, Borje amplified the ongoing efforts …

A House leader has demanded accountability from law enforcement authorities regarding the whereabouts of controversial televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, who is the subject of arrest warrants issued by courts and Congress.  “My bigger concern is why Quiboloy hasn’t been found yet,” Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez told …

Photo Credit: Philippines News Agency Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday expressed his dismay against Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) chief Bienvenido Laguesma, whom he said is becoming one of the “unpopular” secretaries of the agency. Zubiri’s disappointment on Laguesma stemmed from the labor chief’s recent statements …

Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Contributed photo) The Chinese Embassy’s release of an alleged phone conversation between a Philippine military official and a Chinese diplomat underscores the need for a thorough inquiry on the sudden influx Chinese nationals into the country. Thus, said Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido …

The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. (Courtesy: ICC official website) Brief includes steps in case arrest order issued vs. Rody The Department of …

Men pull a trolley of agricultural products along a street in Manila on May 9, 2024. (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines — The country’s economy grew by 5.7% in the first three months of 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. The latest economic print is slower than …

MANILA – The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Philippines have partnered to promote food security and economic empowerment in the Bangsamoro region’s Special Geographic Area (SGA). As part of the project “Enhancing Food Security and Livelihood in Bangsamoro”, this collaboration sought to provide food security and livelihood …

This file photo taken April 13, 2022 shows the Supreme Court of the Philippines in Manila. (Philstar.com / Deejae Dumlao)  MANILA, Philippines —  The Supreme Court has granted a petition of writ of amparo for Siegfred Deduro, a former lawmaker from Bayan Muna Partylist after authorities associated him with the …

A TOTAL of 104 assorted Chinese vessels have been monitored in Philippine-held or claimed features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from April 30 to May 6. Based on data provided by Philippine Navy spokesman for the WPS, Commo. Roy Vincent Trinidad, on Tuesday, these vessels were seen in seven …

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S., a senior administration official said Tuesday.  Biden wants Israel to do more to …