Aid groups sue Denmark over arms exports to Israel
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Four humanitarian organisations on Tuesday said they were suing Denmark to get it to stop its weapons exports to Israel.
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Press Release - Statement of Sen. Win Gatchalian on police raid of POGO hub in Tarlac
The recent police raid on a POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac, underscores the ongoing threat posed by the industry to our society. It victimizes thousands of Filipino and foreign workers, including women, in various illegal activities such as human trafficking.
Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province
BAGUIO CITY— More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday.
La Salle, San Beda lead 18-team field in Pinoyliga cagefest
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 18 teams will answer the call when Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup unveils its third edition on April 6 at the Alonte Sports Center in Binan, Laguna.
Philippines says China's maritime-related proposals run contrary to its interests
MANILA: The Philippine foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had received several maritime-related proposals from China, but added they could not be considered because they were against the Southeast Asian country's national interests. The foreign ministry said among the proposals from China was one where it "insisted on actions that would be deemed as acquiescence or recognition of China's control and administration over the (Second Thomas Shoal)" and that the Philippines could not consider such a proposal "without violating the constitution or international law".
Many Chinese maritime proposals against national interests — DFA
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines had received a number of maritime-related proposals from China last year, but many of the suggestions were not considered because they were not aligned with the country’s interest, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday.
Trump says will free US Capitol rioters if reelected
WASHINGTON, United States — Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of his first actions if reelected, calling them "hostages."
PCG: China practices doublespeak regarding maritime actions
MANILA, Philippines — By saying one thing at official meetings and doing another in Philippine territorial waters, China has exposed its true self as a “bully and untrustworthy,” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday.