House Committee on Nuclear Energy Chairman Pangasinan 2nd district Rep. Mark Cojuangco says the Marcos administration must consider entering into bilateral agreements with the United States (US) in order to help the local nuclear energy program get off the ground. Rep. Mark Cojuangco (Screengrab...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Tuesday, Sept. 6, welcomed a high-ranking US government official responsible for arms control and international security in her visit to Manila. US State Department Usec. Bonnie Jenkins (left) and US Ambassador to the Philippines...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to fly to New York City this month to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and meet with other world leaders, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In a pre-departure...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The United States said Thursday that a long-awaited UN report reaffirmed its view that China is carrying out genocide against the Uyghur people, as Beijing furiously labeled the world body an accomplice of the West. This picture taken early September 1, 2022 shows a...
PEKIN, China -- A UN report said claims of torture and forced labour in China's Xinjiang are credible and warned crimes against humanity may have taken place, allegations condemned Thursday by Beijing as a "political tool" aimed at containing the country. This file photo taken on May 31, 2019 shows...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- A UN investigation into China's treatment of Muslim minorities in its vast Xinjiang region has reported torture, sexual abuse and possible crimes against humanity, but stopped short of describing it as genocide. This file photo taken on May 31, 2019 shows a watchtower on a...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The La Nina weather phenomenon is likely to last until at least the end of the year, the United Nations forecast Wednesday, becoming the first "triple-dip" La Nina this century. La Nina will likely span three consecutive northern hemisphere winters -- southern hemisphere...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Half of the world's healthcare facilities lack basic hygiene services, putting nearly four billion people at greater risk of infection, the United Nations said Tuesday. These facilities do not have water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub where patients receive care, and in...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Monday, August 29 said "dialogue, diplomacy, and good neighborliness" are keys to solving Philippine-China territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "The solution depends on that. But we have to also be ready to have a long time...
CEBU CITY – Students from the Visayas were invited to join the EducationUSA (EdUSA) Fair here Saturday, Aug. 27, that will enhance their dreams of studying in the United States. JOHN Groch (right), Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy in Manila, graces Thursday, Aug. 25, a media briefing for...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Michelle Bachelet's four years as the UN's human rights chief have been marked by her handling of alleged abuses in Xinjiang and China's treatment of the region's Uyghur minority. Outgoing United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet gives a final press...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, Aug. 22, was all praises for the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States (US) in the fight against tuberculosis. House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks during the launch of the National Lung Month celebration at the House of...
