EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday called for a full investigation into the killing of journalists in conflict zones, including Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon and parts of Africa. Kallas noted in a statement on behalf of the European Union for World Press Freedom Day…
Photo courtesy of Philippine News Agency (PNA). State volcanologists reported fresh signs of activity at Taal Volcano after seismic events around the volcano increased over the past 24 hours. In its Monday morning bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it recorded 20 volcanic earthquakes, a noticeable rise from the nine tremors…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday it was tracking the Intertropical Convergence Zone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), with the weather system possibly influencing conditions in parts of the country later this week. While the ITCZ has yet to directly affect any area in the Philippines, Pagasa said…
The House Committee on Justice is set on Monday to formally adopt its report recommending the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte and elevate the proposed articles of impeachment to the plenary for deliberation by the 318-member chamber. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, chair of the justice panel, said the committee had completed its constitutional mandate…
Stressing that Universal Health Care will only work if health workers unite beyond policy and prescriptions, the Department of Health (DOH) is focusing on the bayanihan spirit while placing pharmacists at the center of it to truly empower Universal Health Care (UHC) across the country. According to health secretary Teodoro ‘Ted’ Herbosa, “kalinga—the deep commitment to…
Cup of Joe/Instagram Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is having a moment, and Cup of Joe is taking it beyond local playlists. The breakout band has scored an international nomination after its chart-topping single Multo was named a finalist for Best Song Asia at the second Music Awards Japan. The recognition places the Filipino hit alongside…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning against an online platform allegedly using the Shopwise brand to run an unauthorized investment operation disguised as an employment opportunity. In an advisory, the commission identified the entities “SHOPWISE.WORK” and “SHOPWISE ONLINE WORK PLATFORM,” saying the groups had been falsely presenting themselves as connected…
Photo courtesy of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has ordered banks and other supervised financial institutions to regularly review and measure the strength of their cybersecurity systems as digital financial services continue to expand. Data from the central bank earlier showed that social engineering schemes accounted for 76 percent of…
Photo courtesy of Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook. The House of Representatives will begin deliberations on May 4 on the committee report recommending the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Sunday. Luistro, who chairs the House Committee on Justice, said the panel was set to formally adopt its report before elevating…
Energy firm TotalEnergies and Philippine renewable developer Nextnorth have reached financial close and started construction of a 440-megawatt peak solar power project in Ilagan City, Isabela. The project is jointly owned by TotalEnergies with a 65 percent stake and Nextnorth with 35 percent, and is targeted for completion by the end of 2027. Once operational,…