Dani Lagman

China, U.S. urged to respect each other, seek cooperation

As two major countries, China and the United States should respect each other and pursue peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday. China is willing to work with the United States to strengthen communication at all levels and through various channels, so as to create broader space for bilateral cooperation, Lou…

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India PM condemns violations of Gulf nations amid Middle East conflict

Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Tuesday with the leaders of Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar, expressing concern over violations of their sovereignty and territorial integrity amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Modi held separate calls with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,…

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Japan to assess collective self-defense case by case amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Flag of Japan. Photo by Kulbir on Pexels.com Japan said it will evaluate individually whether to exercise its right to collective self-defense if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked by missiles from Iran or other sources, an official said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a press conference Tuesday that the government would make decisions…

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Negros Oriental cops seize P1.2-M in shabu

Photo courtesy of NorPPO. Police authorities in Negros Oriental seized more than Php 1.2 million worth of suspected shabu during 42 anti-illegal drug operations across the province in February, an official said on Tuesday. Capt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office, said the accomplishment reflects the province’s sustained campaign against illegal…

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BFFFI takes responsibility for injuries at Panagbenga street dance parades

Photo courtesy of Liza Agoot/ Philippine News Agency. The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc. said it is taking full responsibility for injuries and burns possibly sustained by street dance performers during the two grand parades of the 2026 Panagbenga over the weekend. Anthony De Leon, chairman of the BFFFI Executive Committee, apologized and acknowledged concerns…

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Laoag village transforms idle lots into agro-tourism flower farm

Barangay Suyo officials in Laoag City unveil their new agro-tourism flower farm with sunflowers, mulberries, and pick-and-pay fruits and vegetables on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Edmar Tagama. A rice-farming community in Laoag is converting idle lots into a flower farm to boost agro-tourism, attract visitors, and create additional income, local officials said on Tuesday. Barangay…

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