MANILA, Philippines – Filipino netizens joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in congratulating Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te, defying China’s warning against the Philippines’ chief executive and standing with Malacanang. President Marcos on Monday, January 15, posted on social media his congratulatory message, simply saying that he is looking forward to “close …
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Trudeau pushes back after Netanyahu again rejects two-state solution
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s position on Palestinian statehood after the Israeli president claimed in a nationally-televised speech that the so-called “two-state solution” is dead. ‘That has long been his position,’ Trudeau said. ‘We believe in a two-state solution.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s position …
Read More »Uvalde shooting report vindicates grief-stricken families. But what they really want is action
A scathing federal report into the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas two years ago found law enforcement agencies and other officials displayed a lack of co-ordination, leadership and urgency. U.S. Justice Department finds ‘cascading failures’ in law enforcement’s response to shooting. Kimberly Mata-Rubio wasn’t surprised by …
Read More »Guess who’s not on New Hampshire’s Democratic ballot? It’s Joe Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for a second term with little in the way of serious opposition, does not appear on the ballot in New Hampshire. That means he could lose the state’s primary, unless a write-in campaign is successful. Biden could lose New Hampshire …
Read More »PH to stay fastest-growing economy in ASEAN+3 in ’24’
The Philippines, which likely posted the highest growth among the 10 members of the so-called ASEAN+3 economic bloc in 2023, is expected to retain its status this year, according to an international organization that monitors the macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability of the region. The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office …
Read More »China’s ‘gutter level talk’ hit
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Gibo rips Beijing spox for scolding Marcos for remarks on Taiwan Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday blasted China’s foreign affairs spokesperson for “gutter level talk” after she suggested President Marcos read more about the Taiwan issue. In a statement, Teodoro said Chinese Ministry of …
Read More »PH, China to discuss possible maritime research exchange, improved maritime communication
The Philippines and China have agreed to start talks on possible academic exchanges on marine scientific research between Filipino and Chinese nationals. Both sides have also agreed to improve their maritime communication mechanisms, including communication between their foreign ministries, amid continuous tension in the South China Sea. Previously, the Department …
Read More »Romualdez builds up PBBM’s leadership before potential foreign investors
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from right) tells potential foreign investors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland that now is the time to invest in the Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Fund. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez made sure to highlight before the business elite President Marcos’ efforts …
Read More »Sailors off WPS may be at risk of getting hit by Chinese rocket debris—PhilSA
Estimated drop zone area for expected unburned debris from the Long March 7 rocket launch. (Courtesy: PhilSA) Filipinos traveling by sea near Bajo de Masinloc and Cabra Island in the West Philippine Sea must be extra careful, as the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that the debris from the Long …
Read More »AI-powered disinformation is spreading — is Canada ready for the political impact?
Billions of people in more than 40 countries head to the polls this year. Canadians could be among them. But with fake products of generative artificial intelligence spreading online, figuring out what’s real and what’s not is becoming harder. Is Canada prepared for an AI election? The rise of deepfakes …
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