For the second time since he took office in 2016, President Duterte is expected to address the United Nations (UN) and put forward the Philippines' stand on urgent issues such as coronavirus (COVID-19) response, and human rights concerns, among others. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang File...
The Philippines has renewed its commitment to the international community to adopt anticipatory action to prevent or mitigate potential disaster impacts even before such crises happen. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. delivering his remarks during the virtual high-level humanitarian...
The Philippines has pledged financial contribution to the flash appeal of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to address the immediate humanitarian gaps in Afghanistan. Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Evan P. Garcia (PH Mission -...
A Filipino Augustinian has been appointed as the Order's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Fr. Aladdin Luzon (Augustinian Philippines) CBCP News said the appointment of Fr. Alladin Luzon made him the first Asian Augustinian to hold the office. Luzon was appointed by Father Alejandro...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has admitted to being in New York in the United States (US) to seek election to what he described as a "non-full time job" that "has no salary". Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and the American flag (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN, Unsplash) "Narito po tayo...
UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations has resumed humanitarian flights to northern and southern Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, a spokesman said Thursday. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric (UN Photo) The UN Humanitarian Air Service is now operating flights ''to enable 160 humanitarian...
During the celebration of the United Nations (UN) International Youth Day, youth leaders on Thursday, Aug. 12, urged their fellow youth to make it more “meaningful” by acknowledging situations and barriers that affect young people. Photo shows Filipino youth leaders attending a...
Two students of the Philippine Science High School - Cordillera Administrative Region Campus (PSHS-CARC) have been named as “Most Outstanding Delegates” at the Model United Nations of the University of Chicago Singapore 2021 (MUNUC SG 2021) on July 30 to Aug. 1. (PSHS Facebook page) The PSHS...
A total of 96 countries, including the Philippines, have joined the newly formed Group of Friends of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a venue that helps to promote compliance and address challenges to the so-called “constitution for the ocean”. Philippine Envoy to...
Strengthening the agricultural sector, a robust disaster management plan and continuous skills training for farmworkers are just some of the key strategies in ensuring food security in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Kelly Bird said Tuesday....
Planning a local food security action in every local government unit is important to ensure that no people will go hungry. This was what Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte of one of the country's largest cities learned during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. During a panel discussion held by the United...
The number of Filipino couples using family planning services increased last year amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Artem Everest/ Unsplash) This was disclosed by Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) Executive Director Juan Antonio A. Perez III during...
