Vatican City, Holy See - Pope Francis on Wednesday repeated his call for negotiations to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza, after remarks about "raising the white flag" sparked outrage in Kyiv. At his weekly audience at the Vatican, the 87-year-old turned his thoughts to the populations of...
Moscow, Russia - Russia said Wednesday that another person was killed in Ukrainian attacks on its Belgorod region, as President Vladimir Putin vowed to restore security in the country's border areas. Ukraine has shelled the Belgorod region for months but last week stepped up attacks...
Hanoi, Vietnam - Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong has resigned after just one year in the job, the ruling Communist Party announced Wednesday, as the country mounts a sweeping anti-graft purge. The party said Thuong was guilty of "violations and shortcomings" and his resignation was...
Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations reiterated to countries Wednesday that people fleeing the spiralling violence in Haiti should be granted refugee protection and not be forcibly returned. The UN refugee agency issued new legal guidance to ensure the Haitians most at risk are...
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president of the world's third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, decisively beating two rivals who have vowed to file a legal complaint about the vote. Defence Minister Prabowo and his...
Washington, United States - US President Joe Biden won the endorsement of the United Steelworkers (USW) union Wednesday, less than a week after saying he opposed the proposed sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel. The planned $14.1 billion acquisition has become a hot political issue...
Mayor Eric Olivarez at the women's bazaar after the awarding of city's women leaders (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) The Parañaque City government recognized women leaders in the city for their role in the implementation of programs and projects for their constituents. Parañaque Mayor...
The local government of Pasig announced on Tuesday, March 19, a traffic re-routing scheme to assist motorists as traffic jams are expected in parts of the city during the activities for Holy Week. It said that starting on Friday, March 22, to March 25, 27, 29, and 31, the Immaculate Conception...
Mayor Eric Olivarez and Congressman Edwin Olivarez at the launching of “2024 Parañaque City Festival of Talents” (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) The Parañaque City government launched the “2024 Parañaque City Festival of Talents” on Tuesday, March 19, at the Baclaran Elementary...
The local government of Quezon City on Wednesday, March 20, released the schedule of the Q City Bus Service for the upcoming Holy Week. According to its advisory, normal operations will be implemented from Holy Monday (March 25) to Holy Wednesday (March 27). It will halt its operations...
The Quezon City government has reached out to the victims of fire that broke out at a residential area in Barangay Damayan Lagi, Quezon City, on Tuesday, March 19. (Quezon City government Facebook page) The fire victims are temporarily staying at Trinity University of Asia-High School Covered...
Vice-Mayor April Aguilar leads vaccination drive against HPV (Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO) Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar announced that a total of 900 young girls received vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) on the second day of vaccination drive. Aguilar said the free...
