The University of Santo Tomas (UST) illuminated in yellow and blue on Wednesday night, March 2, to express support for the country, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) Several buildings in UST, including the Main Building, Benavides Garden, Arch of the...
Saying that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will cross political lines, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV insisted that the Duterte administration should also listen to the opinions of those outside the current administration. A staunch critic of President Duterte, the former Navy officer asked the...
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, March 2 underscored the need for the government to protect the safety of Filipinos in Ukraine, majority of whom are in the capital Kyiv, and nearby areas. “We are, without a doubt, living in tumultuous...
Korean actress Lee Young-ae, who rose to global popularity after starring in the hit K-drama “Jewel in the Palace,” has donated money to Ukraine, which is now being attacked by Russia. Ukraine Ambassador to Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko, posted her donation amounting to 100 million won ($83,000) on...
The Philippines has taken a stand on the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and assured the public that measures are in place to weather the economic and trade effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Duterte convenes several members of his Cabinet, top officials of the Armed Forces of...
Former chief presidential legal adviser, senatorial aspirant Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, March 1 highlighted the importance of President Duterte's "Filipino-first" foreign policy, which he said placed Filipinos out of harm's way in relation with the country’s territorial dispute with China....
Miss Supranational 2009 Oksana Moria of Ukraine (Facebook) One of the major international beauty pageants has joined the world in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Miss Supranational beauty contest has announced on social media that it will not accept a contestant from Russia because "we...
Aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the Philippine government shouldn't make any a stand on the Russia-Ukraine war since the country is "not involved". Marcos Jr. told reporters in an ambush interview Tuesday night, March 1 in Pasay City that he is "worried more of our...
UniTeam senatorial candidate Harry Roque believes that candidates of the upcoming 2022 national elections should bare their stances on the Ukraine-Russia war. UniTeam Senate candidate Harry Roque (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Russia invaded Ukraine last Feb. 24, resulting in a skyrocket in the...
Senator Richard Gordon on Tuesday lauded the Philippines support to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution condemning Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and demand for a ceasefire and complete, unconditional withdrawal of all of its military forces from the territory. Gordon, chairman of...
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan - The Philippines made the right move in supporting the United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but it would be better for the country to take the role of a peacemaker in the community of nations. Sen. Manny Pacquiao Marikina motorcade PROMDI...
Aspiring vice president and survey frontrunner Sara Duterte-Carpio said Tuesday, March 1 that her stand on the Russia-Ukraine war "does not really matter" for now. This, after the Philippines under her father President Duterte's administration voted "yes" to the United Nations General Assembly...
