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Government representatives warmly welcome UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan who is in the country for a 10-day country visit to the Philippines from Jan. 23, 2024 to Feb. 2, 2024. (DFA)  MANILA, Philippines — United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on …

Could Donald Trump seal the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday? It’s a possibility with his rivals dropping out, the latest being Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. His last significant opponent is Nikki Haley, and unless she wins in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Trump may prove unbeatable.  His last significant opponent, Nikki …

The first routine vaccine to protect children from malaria, one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, launches in Cameroon.  ‘Giant step forward’ to save children’s lives, says UNICEF. Children in Cameroon will now be able to be vaccinated to protect them from malaria, one of Africa’s deadliest diseases. Of the 249-million malaria …

The Arc de Triomphe reflects in an official’s store window for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. One hundred years after the black-and-white Olympic Games of 1924, France is putting its image on the line by hosting the Summer Olympics (July 26-August 11) in the heart …

UNSR on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan  The scheduled visit to the Philippines of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan is a manifestation that the country is always open and sincere in cooperating with international partners. The Department of Foreign Affairs …

Davao del Norte has declared a state of calamity due to the massive floods that have inundated towns for several days now. “This approval also signifies the support of our provincial council to our entire province of Davao del Norte in providing services needed by our constituents affected by the …

Rep. Erwin Tulfo  House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo on Saturday played down claims that efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution involved money or coercion to convince the public to affix their signatures in support of the campaign. Tulfo, who represents the ACT-CIS party-list group, made the statement in response …

The Liberal cabinet likely will spend most of its time discussing purely domestic matters during its two days in Montreal. But according to the official announcement, ministers “will also discuss Canada’s relationship with the United States ahead of this fall’s presidential election.” The prime minister says his government is prepared …

The wife of a Russian soldier delivered an emotional appeal for his return from Ukraine on Saturday at the election headquarters of President Vladimir Putin, a defiant gesture in a country where open criticism of the war is banned. At Putin’s election headquarters in Moscow, Maria Andreyeva makes a defiant …

Analysts say Belgorod lies on a part of the map that is within Ukraine’s reach and also where Russia has placed logistical and military elements that are worthy of disruption by Kyiv. Add that all up, and it becomes apparent why the bounds of the conflict have extended into this …