ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to lobby Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to pump more oil to calm turbulent markets as he meets the Gulf states' leadership on Wednesday. Johnson arrived in Abu Dhabi for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
KYIV, Ukraine – The United States will unveil a new round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday, as Western leaders faced mounting pressure to stop Russia's bombardment of civilians and peace talks made halting progress. A White House official said President Joe Biden will unveil...
DNIPRO, Ukraine – Russian forces on Wednesday targeted the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, where thousands of refugees are taking shelter after escaping the besieged port city of Mariupol, regional officials said. "Civilian objects have been bombed for the first time in Zaporizhzhia,"...
If the Philippines is not at war, then there's no need for martial law. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential candidate and UniTeam member Bongbong Marcos had this to say Wednesday, March 16, after the topic of martial law was brought up during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay news...
Balanga, Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Bishop Promoter for Stella Maria Philippines has released a prayer for Ukraine. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin file photo) "The special prayer is being recited in all holy masses in port chaplaincies in...
Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo has joined the continuing calls from legislators for President Duterte to allow for a special session as a response to the fuel price crisis. (Photo from Congresswoman Precious H. Castelo Facebook) Through a potential special session, Congress...
More Filipinos are now out of war-stricken Ukraine, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, March 15. (Photo courtesy of DFA) As of Tuesday 4 p.m., a total of 370 Filipinos in Ukraine have either returned to the Philippines or are currently awaiting repatriation in nearby safe...
A ranking official in the House of Representatives has joined the calls for transportation authorities to expedite the release of fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) San Jose del Monte City Rep. Florida “Rida” Robes called on the leadership of...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is confident that strong domestic demand would withstand the adverse affects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that threatens the country’s return to pre-pandemic levels within the first-quarter. At a virtual briefing on Tuesday, March 15,...
LONDRES, United Kingdom – More than 20 Ukrainian children with cancer have been airlifted to the UK, the government said on Monday, as an appeal began for Britons to take in refugees in their homes. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the 21 children had been receiving treatment in Ukraine but...
WASHINGTON, United States – Russia has asked China for military and economic aid for its war in Ukraine, US media reported Sunday, hours after the White House warned Beijing would face severe "consequences" if it helps Moscow evade sanctions. Beijing refused to directly address the reports,...
IRPIN, Ukraine – A US journalist was shot dead and another wounded on Sunday in Irpin, a frontline suburb of Kyiv that has witnessed some of the fiercest fighting since Russia invaded Ukraine. Video documentary maker Brent Renaud, 50, was working for Time Studios on a project about global...
