The Philippine government, which is recently hounded by concerns on killings and abuses, has reaffirmed its commitment before the United Nations (UN) to implement mechanisms strengthening human rights​ in the country. During a diplomatic briefing in Geneva on Monday, two envoys vowed to...
UNITED NATIONS, United States -- The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the UN forecast Monday in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023. That overall population milestone "is a reminder of our shared...
The Philippines and the United States will continue their cooperation on transforming supply chains to be resilient and addressing the climate crisis as they work toward the development of clean energy. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) and DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (right)...
The Philippine Army (PA) has been preparing with their counterparts from the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) for the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability (JPMRC) training that will take place in Hawaii in the fourth quarter of 2022. A Philippine Army (PA) delegate presents a...
It is up to the Philippines under the Marcos administration to participate in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. DFA Asec. for Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy Ed Meñez made the remark in response to a...
Do many people still have a “go bag” survival kit tucked near the front door? Years ago, a government information campaign successfully convinced many to have a “go bag” just in case one needed to evacuate one’s house at a moment’s notice due to a natural disaster. That was after...
K-pop girl group Aespa’s Giselle, Karina, Winter and Ningning attended the opening of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York City on July 5. The forum, which has the theme “Building back better from the...
K-pop girl group Aespa will be attending the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. The forum will be held at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York City. Aespa will be gracing the opening of the forum on July 5, which has the theme “Building back better...
NVIDIA is collaborating with the United Nations Satellite Center (UNOSAT) to use deep learning and AI to promote climate action for a healthy global environment. The initiative supports the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 interconnected Sustainable...
VIENNA, Austria -- The war in Ukraine could allow illegal drug production to flourish, while the opium market's future hinges on the fate of crisis-wracked Afghanistan, the United Nations warned Monday. Previous experience from the Middle East and Southeast Asia suggests conflict zones can act as a...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Friday denounced the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end the federal constitutional right to abortion, saying that it is a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality. The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday...
Asia United Bank (AUB) is expecting higher profits this year compared to 2021, but growth rates will not reach pre-pandemic levels because of numerous challenges it faces in 2022. “The Bank is definitely looking at improved profitability in 2022 despite the realization that it will be another...
