Chess prospect Cu continues rise, gains lead in Malaysia tiff
MANILA, Philippines – The National Chess Federation of the Philippines has invested in the youth with hopes of producing a new Wesley So.
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China says halted nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan weapons sales
BEIJING, China — China said Wednesday it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan -- a move the State Department called "unfortunate."
Press Release - EDCOM 2 Commissioners Gatchalian, Villanueva eye increase in global competitiveness, internationalization of public HEIs
The Second Congressional Committee on Education (EDCOM 2) Co-Chairperson Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Commissioner Senator Joel Villanueva filed Senate Bill No. 2733 yesterday, An Act Amending Section 5 (3) of Republic Act No. 9225, Otherwise Known as the "Citizens Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003".
6,256 ‘bad eggs’ penalized by PNP Internal Affairs Service
A TOTAL of 6,256 policemen have been found guilty by the PNP Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of committing various offenses under the administration of President Marcos Jr., the IAS reported yesterday.
Philippines, China set up presidential hotline on South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China have signed an agreement raising to the highest level the officials who may use an emergency hotline concerning incidents in the South China Sea, involving presidential offices and foreign ministries.
UN resolution promoting seafarers' rights lauded
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) welcomed the adoption of the first-ever resolution on seafarers introduced and adopted during the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea
MANILA, Philippines — The United States renewed its call on China to stop its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying a broader web of security alliances has emerged to preserve the rule of law in the disputed waters.
Wars erode children's rights worldwide – group
LONDON — Children's rights are being increasingly eroded by the rise in armed conflict around the world, including the wars in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, aid group KidsRights said on Wednesday, calling for better protections.