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PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Israeli leaders said Wednesday they intend to press ahead with the Gaza Strip war against Hamas, despite coming under increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States.
LAWMAKERS yesterday adjourned their regular sessions for the year as they go on a five-week holiday break, with the House of Representatives fulfilling its commitment to approve on third and final reading the 17 priority bills that President Marcos Jr. asked Congress to pass during his State of the Nation Address last July.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the turnover Wednesday of P776 million worth of excavators, and urged the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to maximize the full potential of the equipment to assist Filipinos farmers in boosting their yield and income especially in the midst a looming El Niño phenomenon next year.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Wednesday for a whole-of-nation approach in combatting the effects of El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to last until the second quarter of 2024 as he reminded government agencies to fast track the completion of irrigation facilities and other structures.
NEW DELHI: An Indian warship is now in Manila at a time when tensions are running high between the Philippines and China, with the latter indulging in strong-arm tactics against its smaller neighbour in contravention of international norms.Indian ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran took the opportunity of the docking of anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kadmatt at Manila on "a goodwill visit" to stress the robust bilateral relations between India and the Philippines as "fellow democracies".
BEIJING: China condemned Canada's support for the Philippines over what it said were violations of China's sovereignty in the South China Sea, according to a statement by a Chinese embassy spokesperson in Canada. "The South China Sea is the common home of countries in the region and should not become a hunting ground for Canada, the United States and other countries to pursue their geopolitical interests," the statement said.
ARMED Forces chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr said China’s harassment of Philippine vessels near the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea last Sunday, which he personally witnessed, is not enough to trigger the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with United States.
The Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) conducted a seminar-workshop entitled "Navigating Climate Challenges: The Philippines' Journey to Sustainability", 01 December 2023.