DFA disassociates itself from Locsin's tweet
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday «disassociated» itself from the view of Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr. with regard to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Hamas says new Israel strikes kill at least 70 in Gaza
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight and early Monday have killed at least 70 people, Hamas officials said, as the military said it had struck some 320 targets in the Palestinian enclave in 24 hours.
Locsin apologizes for tweet on Palestinian children
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 22) – Special Envoy of the President to China Teddy Locsin Jr. has apologized for his controversial tweet that said “Palestinian children should be killed,” explaining it was his “sarcastic response” to another post.
119 more barangays tagged as ‘red’ areas of concern
WITH the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) just a week away, over 100 more areas have been placed under the “red” category Areas of Concern by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
UN chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza's 'godawful nightmare'
CAIRO, Egypt — UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a "humanitarian ceasefire" in the war between Israel and Hamas militants that has devastated much of Gaza, demanding "action to end this godawful nightmare".
Palace eyes unified strategy vs money laundering, anti-terror financing
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday released Memorandum Circular 37 directing the urgent implementation of the government's National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy 2023-2027.
Marcos orders LGUs, agencies: Fight money laundering
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has ordered concerned government agencies, government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) and local government units (LGUs) to hasten the implementation of strategies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in the country.
