A lone demonstrator waves the Palestinian flag outside the Peace Palace, rear, housing the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File) THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' highest court opens...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, April 22, that it is intensifying preparations to support thousands of teachers and education personnel who will serve as election workers in the upcoming May 2025 National and Local Elections. DepEd assures support for teachers in May 2025...
What’s next? That’s the question often asked in the world of design. It can refer to the next “it” item, an innovative material, or a new technique to master. But in many cases, what’s next means the search for a new breed of creatives—those who will not only produce modern designs but...
The camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte may avail of legal aid from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to cover for the expenses of hiring lawyers to defend the ex-president from his crimes against humanity of murder charges, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday, March 20. ...
TENT CAMP – A sprawling tent camp for displaced Palestinians sits adjacent to destroyed homes and buildings in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 1, 2025 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) JERUSALEM (AP) — The Trump administration's cuts...
Although the alliance between the Philippines and the United States remains “ironclad,” Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez admitted that the Philippines has “to be ready to defend itself in the future. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US...
Malacañang was elated after the United States exempted a portion of its military financing to the Philippines from its foreign aid freeze. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Philippine government sees the move as a huge help, especially for the goal to modernize the Armed Forces of the...
The United States has exempted a portion of its foreign military financing for the Philippines from its global foreign aid freeze, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza confirmed on Monday, Feb. 24, that Manila has been informed of the waiver...
President Marcos assured families displaced by Mount Kanlaon's ongoing unrest that his administration would continue supporting them despite uncertainties about when the crisis would end. AID DISTRIBUTION — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of government...
All Filipinos -- particularly the marginalized, disadvantaged, and vulnerable -- deserve equal access to legal assistance. This was stressed by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as it expressed full support to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2955, also known as the "Hustisya Para sa Lahat...
With funding for the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) frozen by US President Donald J. Trump for three months, China and Japan are expected to step up as development partners for Asia-Pacific countries' development partners and expand their influence in the region,...
The Philippine government will continue to engage with the United States regarding the possible impact of the 90-day foreign aid suspension signed by US President Donald Trump on the two countries’ agreements and cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Jan. 27. ...
