Taiwan detects 35 Chinese aircraft around island
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense ministry said Thursday it had detected 35 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window.
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US, Israel cite progress on resolving weapons rift
WASHINGTON, United States — Israel and the United States said Wednesday they had made progress toward resolving a rift over US weapons shipments after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused President Joe Biden's administration of slowing down deliveries.
Marcos calls for united effort to address hunger
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday called for a united effort to address hunger as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to address the problem.
Talks between Sofitel management, personnel end in an impasse
FOUR days before the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila closes shop, management and the hotel’s labor union remained locked in their ongoing conciliation-mediation talks.
Palace honors 10 LGUs for fighting hunger
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday honored 10 local government units (LGUs) that implemented exceptional programs intended to eradicate hunger.
Teves murder trial in Manila court starts
MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors yesterday presented evidence and the first witness on the first day of the murder trial of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. in Manila.
Marcos reserves Tondo lot for DHSUD projects
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has declared a portion of land in Tondo, Manila for ownership and development by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for the government’s socialized housing program.
Duterte, Bato won’t attend House drug war probe
MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ronald dela Rosa will not attend any hearing of the House committee on human rights meant for them to shed light on alleged extrajudicial killings during the previous administration’s war against illegal drugs.