Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan prepares Abe funeral
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries on Monday in what he called…
Marcos certifies 2023 budget bill urgent
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has certified the 2023 national budget bill as urgent. The President made the certification in…
Yoon scolds South Korean media over hot mic moment
SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday accused his country’s media of damaging its alliance with the United…
Kasibu recognized as ‘Citrus Capital of Luzon’
THE Municipality of Kasibu in the province of Nueva Vizcaya has been officially recognized by the Department of Agriculture Regional…
US vows ‘consequences’ for Russia over nukes
Kyiv: An overnight drone strike near Odesa sparked a massive fire and explosion, Ukraine’s military said on Monday, hours after…
2 nabbed in Kalinga for transporting marijuana
LUBUAGAN, Kalinga: Two visitors were arrested by police operatives and anti-narcotics agents after being caught with P17.2 million worth of…
150 BI posts up for grabs
MORE than 150 positions are up for grabs at the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that…
Iranians defy judiciary’s warning as rallies go on
PARIS: Iranians defied a warning from their country’s judiciary and took to the streets for a 10th straight night on…
Sarangani intensifies campaign vs ASF
THE Provincial Veterinary (PVET) Office in Alabel municipality, Sarangani, has confiscated hundreds of kilograms of fresh pork meat following the…
OECD slashes global growth forecast for 2023
PARIS: The world economy will take a bigger hit than previously forecast next year due to the effects of Russia’s…