The Philippines and Indonesia must remain united in addressing regional issues, President Marcos told his Indonesian counterpart on Wednesday, Jan. 10. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) During the bilateral meeting of Marcos with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the Malacañan …
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Colmenares also says ICC done with drug war probe
Former Bayan Muna party-list congressman Neri Colmenares also believes the International Criminal Court (ICC) has wrapped up its investigation into the crimes against humanity charge against former president Rodrigo Duterte for the bloody drug war that killed thousands of Filipinos during his term. Colmenares, one of the lawyers of the …
Read More »Billions inserted to make Cha-cha happen? Comelec’s 2024 funds under scrutiny
Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said that the public should not sell their votes even if the offered amount is big, warning them that they will eventually suffer should the candidate get elected. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has linked the whopping increase to the Commission on Election’s …
Read More »Ecuador in ‘internal armed conflict’ after gang leader’s prison escape, president says
Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast Tuesday, and the president issued a decree declaring that the South American country had entered an “internal armed conflict.” National police arrest masked gunmen after they storm set of …
Read More »What you need to know about South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Israel will face a new foe on a new front this week when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hears arguments from South Africa alleging the Israeli military in Gaza is “genocidal in character” and intended to bring about the destruction of Palestinian people in the besieged territory. UN court …
Read More »Rebel News personality arrested after an encounter with Chrystia Freeland
Rebel News personality David Menzies was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting a police officer while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland questions about the government’s decision to leave the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) off the designated terrorist entity list. The website posted a video of Menzies briefly colliding …
Read More »U.S. SEC has not approved bitcoin ETFs, says social media account was compromised
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says that a social media post saying it had approved a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund was false and its account had been compromised. The Securities and Exchange Commission says a post made Tuesday on X was incorrect. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) …
Read More »PH, Indonesia conclude Manila dialogue; hopes high for auspicious outcomes
The Philippines and Indonesia concluded their dialogue to review accomplishments on mutual collaboration and interest, with both sides anticipating even more auspicious future outcomes. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi (Photo courtesy of DFA) “Our time-honored partnership has positively evolved in …
Read More »Draw strength, inspiration from Nazarene — Marcos
President Marcos urged the public to draw inspiration and strength from the Feast of the Black Nazarene, as the country celebrated the occasion Tuesday. “Beyond the extraordinary expressions of reverence that we see on display during this event, the festivities show us the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who …
Read More »Traslacion to draw 2 million devotees
BLACK NAZARENE’S DAY. This file photo shows the actual image of the Black Nazarene usually housed in Quiapo Church, which will be carried in a transparent tempered glass case today in the Traslacion procession that starts from the Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park in Manila. Church hopes for peaceful …
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