Climate advocate 'Clean Air Asia' believes that policy and technology solutions are key to ensuring significant and efficient emission reduction in the country. In a statement on Monday, March 20, the non-government organization stated that the air quality in the country does not meet the standards...
*STUNNING LIGHT-GREEN COLORED STEEL CHURCH – The Minor Basilica of San Sebastian or San Sebastian Church, with its twin spires towering over residences, schools, and commercial buildings. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila via Facebook)* The San Sebastian...
The country’s pioneering integrated resort, now sporting a new name for its newer and bigger world of epic experiences, received a coveted Silver Anvil for its rebranding campaign, “New Name. New beginning. New Thrills.” in the specialized Public Relations Program in the Corporate /...
ILOILO CITY – Ten surviving veterans of World War II were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands last week. WORLD War II veterans were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands over the...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes placed a spotlight on Sunday, March 19 on Filipinos' unusually high--and downright unhealthy--salt intake. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an adult should only have a maximum intake of less than 2,000 milligams (mg) of sodium per day. However,...
MILAN, Italy -- Hundreds of people took to the streets in Milan on Saturday in protest against moves by Italy's new right-wing government to restrict the rights of same-sex parents. "You explain to my son that I'm not his mother," read one sign held up amid a sea of rainbow flags that filled one of...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A Pakistan judge dropped an arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday, his lawyers said, after the ex-cricketing star, who had skipped several hearings, travelled to court. The 70-year-old has been tangled in a slew of court cases since he was ousted...
MOSCOW, Russia -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the peninsula's annexation, a day after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him over the Ukraine conflict. Turkey announced the extension of a deal that has...
KIGALI, Rwanda -- Britain's interior minister defended a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda during a visit there Saturday, when she inspected the centres where they will be held. "Many countries around the world are grappling with unprecedented numbers of...
LONDON, United Kingdom -- Anti-racism protesters marched in London on Saturday to denounce the government's controversial plan to tackle cross-Channel migrant crossings by preventing arrivals from applying for asylum. Around 2,000 protesters, many carrying signs reading "no human being is...
NEW YORK, United States -- Former US President Donald Trump said he expects to be "arrested" Tuesday over an alleged hush-money payment to a porn star in 2016 and he urged his supporters to protest, as prosecutors gave signs of moving closer to an indictment. "Leading Republican candidate & former...
CUENCA, Ecuador -- At least 14 people were killed, several were wounded and buildings were damaged in a powerful earthquake that shook Peru and Ecuador Saturday, authorities said. Destroyed buildings, crushed vehicles and debris could be seen in cities such as Machala and Cuenca in Ecuador, as...
