GENEVA, Switzerland -- More than 4.4 million Ukrainian refugees have fled their country since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion on February 24, according to figures from the UN refugee agency. The UNHCR said there were 4,441,663 Ukrainian refugees on Saturday. That was 59,347...
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a "firm global response" Friday after a missile strike killed 52 people at a train station in eastern Ukraine where civilians had gathered to flee a feared Russian offensive. "This is another Russian war crime for which...
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Union on Thursday said it had approved an embargo on Russian coal and the closing of the bloc's ports to Russian vessels over the Ukraine war. An official from the French presidency of the European Council said the moves spearhead a "very substantial" fifth...
LVIV, Ukraine – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said it had confirmed over 100 attacks on health services in Ukraine, as it called for humanitarian access to the besieged city of Mariupol. "As of now, WHO has verified 103 incidents of attacks on health care, with 73 people...
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused many industries to take sides, among them is the fashion industry. As the war unfolded last March, many fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Versace, Isabel Marant, as well as major luxury goods conglomerates have shown their solidarity with...
WASHINGTON, United States – The US Congress voted Thursday to end normal trade relations with Moscow and codify the ban on Russian oil, as the White House ratchets up pressure on President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. The legislation -- which also applies to Russia's ally...
The Philippines stands ready to accept Ukrainians seeking refuge from the ongoing war in their country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, April 7. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN As both countries commemorate their 30 years of diplomatic relations since 1992 on Thursday, the Philippines...
Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos has underscored anew the Philippines' potential to become a major player in the wind power sector. Bangui windmills in Ilocos Norte (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) "We have the potential to be a major wind power producer in the world. Our unique topography is...
PASAHERO Party-list is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to “promptly and favorably” act on the request of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to exempt the distribution public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers' fuel subsidy from the election public spending...
Brace yourself for potential pandesal price hikes. This, after Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda said Tuesday, April 5 that the next price hike on basic goods would probably be on bread and other baked goods. Traditional Filipino pandesal. There are different variations of the bread (Unsplash)...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay called on the national government on Monday, April 4, to ensure that fruits and vegetable farmers are included in its fuel subsidy program as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is still ongoing. Binay said this must be done in order...
CEBU CITY -- The Russian ambassador to the Philippines praised President Rodrigo Duterte’s stance to maintain neutrality in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov speaks during a press briefing in Cebu City on Friday, April 1.(Photo by...
