‘Don’t be a sore loser, accept divorce bill’
MANILA, Philippines — Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman yesterday described as “sore losers” those who continue to question the newly-approved House Bill (HB) 9349 or the Absolute Divorce Act.
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Clark nabs first WNBA win as late threes help lift Fever
LOS ANGELES, United States -- Women's basketball sensation Caitlin Clark drilled a dagger three-pointer to help the Indiana Fever notch their first win of her debut WNBA season Friday (Saturday, Manila time) 78-73 over the Los Angeles Sparks.
Eye on China: Japan to sell patrol vessels to Philippines
NEW DELHI: Japan is set to sell patrol vessels worth $507 million to the Philippines, marking its largest deal to date with the country's maritime law enforcement agency. This move, funded by an Official Development Aid loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, is part of Tokyo's broader strategy to confront Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region through deterrence and more aggressive diplomacy.Mark Cogan, an associate professor of peace and conflict studies at Japan’s Kansai Gaidai University, said that Japan's increasing role as a security provider stems from the need to counter China. "Japan needs partners, and it must become as much of a security partner as other countries like the Philippines need them to be," Cogan said. He noted that regional countries, especially in Southeast Asia, require reliable partnerships, particularly as the US is perceived as less reliable in the short term due to its focus on Ukraine and Gaza, a South China Morning Post report said.Japan's evolving role is evident in its updated National Security Strategy and National Defence Strategy from 2022. According to Cogan, Japan must either compete as a security partner or face escalating tactics from Beijing.Historically, Japan has maintained bilateral partnerships with Southeast Asian nations since the 1950s, primarily centered on economic cooperation but expanding to political and security cooperation. In April, Japan established an official security aid program to provide military assistance and equipment to regional countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Fiji.
International Bazaar Foundation celebrates night of thanksgiving
TWENTY-TWO donors of the International Bazaar Foundation Inc. (IBF) were honored during an appreciation dinner, hosted by its board of trustees, led by IBF Chairman Pamela Louise Manalo and IBF President Betty Ang at the Manila Hotel.
Legislation should help smaller firms – Legarda
SEN. Loren Legarda underscored the importance of supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through legislation and addressing industry-specific challenges.
President Marcos to distribute lands, farm machines to more than 4k farmers in Zambo Penisula
DIPOLOG CITY – In a significant move to support the country's agrarian reform program, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., alongside Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado Estrella III, will distribute 7,214 hectares of agricultural land to 4,456 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) on May 24, 2024. The event is set to take place at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention Center in this city.
Senate ratifies bill making agricultural smuggling non-bailable
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference version of the bill that seeks to make agricultural smuggling a non-bailable offense, according to the principal author Sen. JV Ejercito.