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Senate resolution filed to cooperate with ICC
… 29, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros yesterday … ,” Dela Rosa said in Filipino. “The timing is questionable … my brother, the President of the Philippines, has already made … Marcos, chairman of the Senate committee on foreign affairs, …
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‘Senate concurrence not needed to rejoin ICC’
November 29, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has the legal authority … ) without the need for Senate concurrence, former Senate president Franklin Drilon said yesterday …
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Manila Zoo’s lone elephant Mali dies
… many Filipinos visiting the zoo in the country’s capital MANILA, Philippines – … the childhood of many Filipinos visiting the zoo in … release Maali from former Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada to … which had drawn support from Philippine bishops, global pop stars, …
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Reject Israel occupation of Palestine, churches tell Filipino Christians
… of Churches in the Philippines says Christians should ‘not … ‘the chosen people’ MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ biggest group of Christian … Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP). The full … of social justice in the Philippines and the world. – …
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Philippines Mulls Partial TikTok Ban Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
The government of the Philippines is reportedly weighing whether … National Security Council official. The Philippines’ National Security Adviser Eduardo … limited and not cover the Philippines as a whole. If … the Philippines proceeds with the ban, …
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Teeing up for tourism: Philippines targets high-spending golfers
… 4.8 million tourists MANILA, Philippines – When you think … golf tournament in the Philippines?” Frasco said. “With … 12% were returning overseas Filipinos. South Korea is still … with this recovery, the Philippines’ international tourism figures remain …
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Bill on Philippine maritime zones reaches Senate plenary
A SENATE bill that seeks to set Philippine maritime zones and … among other areas. “The Philippine Constitution has bestowed upon this … use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens,” said the senator … Maritime Zones Act, Mr. President, we are taking a firm …
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Maharlika Consortium wins Philippines microgrid tender
… Palawan, the Philippines Image: Wernerandreasli, Pixabay. The Philippines Department of Energy … announced the Maharlika Consortium – comprising Manila-based … projects form part of the Philippine Energy Plan – a government …
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Philippine govt agrees to restart peace talks with communists
MANILA – The Philippine government and the armed group … The agreement was signed by Cabinet officials and NDFP negotiators in … late father and namesake was president. When the elder Mr … 1987 – a year after Filipinos overthrew the Marcos dictatorship through …
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Japanese gaming tycoon removed from Okada Manila
MANILA, Philippines: Japanese gaming tycoon Kazuo … officially removed from Okada Manila following the lifting of … and president of Universal Entertainment Corporation, parent company of Okada Manila, … final and recognized in the Philippines. "Said foreign …
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How Open Finance Transforms Emerging Economies Like the Philippines
… great shift. In the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral … as the Philippines. With approximately 70% of Filipinos still unable … our company, Mocasa, the Philippines' first virtual credit wallet … economies like the Philippines, open finance represents a …
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4 Filipino trafficking victims in Myanmar arrive in PH
… sought repatriation back to the Philippines, Bureau of Immigration (BI … their protection, arrived in Manila from Yangon, Myanmar via … that only documented Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are … dismay towards illegal recruitment of Filipinos in times of crisis. …
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Peace Talks to Resume Between Philippines, Communist Rebels
… along a street in Manila, Philippines. (Image: Reuters) The Philippine government and communist … few thousand. Since 1986, successive Philippine administrations have held peace talks … . The 2016 election of former president Rodrigo Duterte — a self-declared …
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Communist Party of the Philippines to resume peace talks with government
COMMUNIST rebels in the Philippines have agreed to peace … The Communist Party of the Philippines, which adopts Maoist ideology, … were called off by former president Rodrigo Duterte in 2019. … including an end to the Philippines’ close military alliance with …
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Umair Badheeu Shatters National Freediving Record with a Mesmerizing Dive in the Philippines
… -fin category at the AIDA Philippines National Championship. This achievement not … the unique conditions of the Philippines, Umair shared, “Adapting to reduced …
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5 reported dead in massive flooding in Philippines
The Philippines Philippines flood During a Palace briefing, … fatalities are still being validated, Manila Standard reports. “These are still …
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Filipinos’ meeting with Pres. Marcos in Dubai: New date
… between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and members of the Filipino community … unforeseen circumstances, a Filipino community meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, … meet the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand …
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Filipina scientist develops early warning system vs red tide
MANILA, Philippines – Inside the fish cages in … in Pangasinan province in northern Philippines is a sensor that detects … and the environment. In the Philippines, the first recorded HAB occurrence … Yñiguez in a mix of Filipino and English. Furthermore, having …
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Philippine government, NDFP to revive peace talks
… 28, 2023 | 7:30pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government and the National Democratic … (NPA). This announcement comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted amnesty …
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Philippine govt, communist rebels agree to resume talks to end conflict
… ministry. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said … Army, have fought successive Philippine governments since 1969. … communist rebels. Former president Rodrigo Duterte ended peace … Democratic Front of the Philippines, the umbrella group representing …
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