The development of countries lies not chiefly on humanitarian assistance, but on coming up with preventive measures so that societies and communities could thrive during humanitarian crisis, the United Nations (UN) Philippines chief said during the World Humanitarian Day on Saturday, Aug. 19. Chief...
The Philippines has called on the international community to further support middle-income countries (MICs) by bolstering development cooperation with these countries. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo Jose A. de Vega shares the Philippine perspective on overcoming challenges of middle-income...
Celebrated Filipina athletes were featured in an exhibit showcasing the excellence and achievements of women in sports all over the world at the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva. (Photo courtesy of DFA) Action shots of Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and tennis ace Alex Eala were showcased on...
The United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) urged all member states to implement greater affirmative actions to meet the targets and deliver the outcomes included in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) plan by 2030. “Countries must integrate the SDGs into their national...
SEVERELY MALNOURISHED -- An Afghan child suffering from severe malnutrition receives medical treatment at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan on July 10, 2023. (Xinhua) ROME, Italy -- Years of multiple global crises have pushed over 122...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (AFP) UNITED NATIONS -- The world risks big misses across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unless actions to accelerate implementation are taken, said a UN report released on Monday. Failure to redouble global efforts to achieve the SDGs may fuel...
World No. 1 Poland reasserted its mastery over top seed Japan, 25-17, 25-19, 25-18, in the Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Sunday night, July 9, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The world’s best Poland now shares a similar 10-2 record in the standings with Japan,...
Yuri Romanò fueled Italy anew to outhustle top seed Japan, 29-27, 28-26, 23-25, 25-20, in the Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday night, July 8, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Italians dealt the Japanese their first loss in 10 matches this season, and in...
World No. 1 Poland escaped Canada in a tight 25-21, 25-23, 27-25 victory in Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday, July 8, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. *Poland celebrates a point in its game against Canada in the VNL on Saturday. (Volleyball World) * The...
World No. 4 Brazil drew strength from Felipe Roque as it swept China, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17, in Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday, July 8, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. *Brazil's Felipe Roque scores a spike against China's Zhang Jingyin during their VNL game...
Italian volleyball star Yuri Romanò expects their match against Japan to be the “most difficult game” of the preliminary phase when they face each other in the Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday, July 8, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. *Yuri Romanò of...
Team captain Yuki Ishikawa towed Japan to its 10th win as they denied the Netherlands in four sets, 25-16, 26-24, 23-25, 25-17, in the Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Friday, July 7, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. *Shoma Tomita unleashed a spike for a kill against...
