Marcoses off to Batac for barangay, youth polls
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. and members of the First Family are set to lead the country today in the first Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to be held under his term as president.
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US, EU show united front on Israel, Ukraine
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and European Union leaders delivered a message of unity Friday (Saturday, Manila time) on the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine wars, despite worries that political paralysis in Washington could hamper US aid for its allies.
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Poland votes in ‘most important’ poll since communism
Warsaw, Poland – Poles began voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections that will prove crucial for future ties with the European Union and neighboring Ukraine, as the ruling populists bid for a third consecutive term in power.
Marcos drops EDSA People Power Anniversary as holiday
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dropped a public holiday marking the anniversary of a revolution that ousted his father, an official document showed Friday, reigniting accusations he is trying to whitewash his family's past.
Taiwan leader vows island will be democratic 'for generations'
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday that democracy had thrived on the island despite increased Chinese pressure, and vowed that its people would remain "free for generations".
Taiwan leader vows island will be democratic ‘for generations’
Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday that democracy had thrived on the island despite increased Chinese pressure, and vowed that its people would remain “free for generations”.
HK man jailed over 'seditious' kids' books
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong man was sentenced to jail on Friday for importing «seditious» children's books that portrayed the city's democracy supporters as sheep defending their village from wolves.