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Here’s how China is responding to US sanctions – with blocking laws and other countermeasures

After a recent meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and officials in Beijing, China released a statement demanding “practical action” over the issue of sanctions....

In Kyiv, signs of the ongoing war are evident – but daily life continues uninterrupted as well

UN chief ‘strongly’ condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian ports

TORONTO, Canada – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “strongly” condemned Russia’s attacks against port facilities in Odesa and other Ukrainian Black Sea ports, his spokesman said on Thursday....

UN: Desecration of holy books, places of worship is unacceptable

TORONTO – Disrespect for holy books and places of worship is “unacceptable,” UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Thursday, in response to the desecration of the Quran in...

Traditional OECs still available as DMW shifts to OFW Pass

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will continue to issue Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC) in paper form while transitioning from analog to digital. During...

PBBM’s pro-poor EO 34 crucial in addressing housing woes – DHSUD

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order (EO) 34 allotting idle government lands for housing projects is a pro-poor measure that could spell the difference...

Vietnam seeks enhanced trade, economic ties with PH

MANILA – Hanoi seeks to enhance trade and economic relations with the Philippines as it brings Vietnamese companies, including suppliers of rice, coffee, and other goods to Manila....

BI: More undercover police presence vs. human trafficking needed

MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday called for stronger undercover police presence within airport premises to combat human trafficking. In a statement, BI...

ICC rules to continue probe on PH war on drugs

MANILA – The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to turn down the Philippine government’s appeal questioning the continuation of investigation into...

Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions

Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost...