MIAMI, United States - Donald Trump said Tuesday his remarks downplaying his commitment to NATO were merely a negotiating tactic to get member nations to pay more towards the alliance's collective defense. Trump, who is running for reelection, regularly criticizes NATO but launched his most extreme...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) commended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for promoting the country's tourism and convincing investors to do business in the Philippines during his foreign trips. FFCCCII President Dr. Cecilio...
The city government of Navotas signed two agreements on sports and waste management programs on Monday, March 18. Mayor John Rey Tiangco signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to promote sports training for the youth. Present during the signing were UST...
An additional 1,000 Smart LED TVs were distributed by the Mandaluyong City local government through its Schools Division Office (SDO) to its public schools on Monday, March 18, as it continues to expand its efforts in improving the quality of education in the city. (Photo from Mandaluyong LGU)...
Washington, United States - US President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that a ground offensive in Rafah would be a "mistake," as they spoke for the first time in a month amid growing tensions over the war in Gaza. In a sign of growing US pressure as the...
Seoul, South Korea - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a series of firing drills by artillery units in the west of the country, state-run KCNA news agency said Tuesday. This picture taken on March 18, 2024 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on...
London, United Kingdom - British media on Monday published new images of Catherine, Princess of Wales, a week after a furore over an edited photograph turned into a "PR disaster". British tabloid The Sun published a video and a photograph of a smiling Kate, 42, walking alongside her husband,...
Brussels, Belgium - The head of the EU's main leftist political grouping has said it is time to "negotiate" an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, rallying behind a controversial call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to raise the "white flag." "I believe helping the Ukrainian people means now making...
Washington, United States - Donald Trump said Sunday he favors a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions -- but did not confirm how many weeks, leaving his stance on a top US election issue murky. Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald...
Rome, Italy - Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May unless there is urgent intervention, a United Nations-backed food security assessment warned Monday. Palestinians flee the area after Israeli bombardment in...
Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando with the Barangay Health Workers from the municipalities of Bulakan, Calumpit, Hagonoy, and Pulilan during the launching of Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) Caravan in Bulacan held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of...
Seven people, including five firemen, were hurt in a fire that destroyed houses and a warehouse on Benita Street in Barangay 186, Tondo, Manila on Tuesday, March 19. Photo courtesy of Jon Sniper/MANILA BULLETIN BFP said that its three personnel sustained lacerations. Injured were Fire...
