Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento on Monday urged world leaders to remain committed to preserving and building on gains achieved through peace processes. Sarmiento said the call comes amid continuing conflicts, border disputes, internal power struggles and divisions affecting communities around the world. “Now, more than ever, the voices…
(PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) BAGUIO CITY – Residents turned over more than 645 kilograms of electronic waste to the city government in just 13 days, reflecting growing public participation in proper waste segregation, officials said Monday. The City Environment and Parks Management Office said the collected e-waste included unusable printers, laptops, telecommunications equipment,…
No Filipinos were reported hurt following recent drone and ballistic missile attacks in Saudi Arabia, the Department of Migrant Workers said Monday. The DMW said its Migrant Workers Offices in Saudi Arabia were closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Philippine Embassy and Consulate and were ready to assist overseas Filipino workers who may…
House prosecutors on Monday dropped a Civil Service Commission official from their witness lineup and moved another witness to Tuesday as they streamlined the presentation of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon told the Senate impeachment court that CSC Assistant Commissioner Ariel Ronquillo would no…
(DC file) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called for broader and more inclusive access to artificial intelligence as the government launched a new AI-powered feature of the eGovPH Superapp. In a message delivered by Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos during the ceremonial launch of eGov AI at The Manila Hotel, Marcos said emerging technologies should…
COTABATO CITY – Authorities in South Cotabato are investigating three students over alleged online threats of school shootings and social media posts involving a firearm. South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. said two 16-year-old students from Barangay Lamian in Surallah town were traced by police after allegedly posting a shooting threat online on Sunday afternoon….
(Anadolu) NEW YORK – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Erdogan was welcomed at John F. Kennedy International Airport by Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United Nations Ahmet Yildiz, Ambassador to the United States Sedat Onal,…
(Photo courtesy of DXOM-AM) Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday renewed her push for the passage of the Sagip Bata Act following the shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, saying law enforcers need stronger tools to investigate the online recruitment and grooming of young people into violence. Hontiveros said the measure would expand…
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy on Monday pledged to carry on the projects and advocacies of the late Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” Cua, whom he remembered as a public servant deeply committed to local governance and the welfare of his constituents. Speaking during Cua’s necrological service at the House of Representatives, Dy said the late…
The Agana Bridge in Tarlac City is expected to reopen to pedestrians and light vehicles this week, but vehicles weighing more than 10 tons will remain prohibited, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said Sunday. Dizon said during an inspection that the bridge could reopen as early as Monday or Tuesday once workers complete the remaining…