The United States has launched the second iteration of its environmental justice program in the Philippines to provide P28 million fund to strengthen the persecution of environmental crimes in Palawan. The US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs...
A United States government official will be coming to Manila to discuss possible ways to enhance the Philippines’ economic resilience, as part of Washington's commitment. Jose Fernandez, US Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment undersecretary, will travel to Asia from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1,...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets over Washington, 113-104, on Sunday, Jan. 21. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots in front of Marvin Bagley III of the Washington Wizards during the second...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Italian forward Danilo Gallinari and US center Mike Muscala were traded from the Washington Wizards to the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Jan. 13, for forwards Isaiah Livers and Marvin Bagley III. Italy's Danilo Gallinari (AFP) The Wizards, second-worst in the Eastern...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Undefeated Michigan and unbeaten Washington will meet next Monday in the US College Football Playoff championship game after capturing dramatic semifinal thrillers on Monday, Jan. 1. Blake Corum of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals plan on moving to a proposed new arena in suburban Virginia in 2028, ownership group chairman Ted Leonsis announced on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis speaks during the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid shrugged off the lingering effects of illness to score 50 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards, 131-126, on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Daniel Gafford of the Washington Wizards. (AFP) Reigning NBA...
The United States has welcomed the release of detained former senator Leila de Lima that came after a court's granting of her bail petition. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement Washington welcomes the court's decision "after nearly seven years of detention on...
The United States urged China to respect freedom of navigation in the high seas that are guaranteed to all nations under international law after the latter impeded a Philippine-resupply mission that led to another dangerous maneuver and water cannon attack. Matthew Miller, the spokesman of the...
A US navy commander has dismissed the possibility that a war might occur in the Indo-Pacific amid military tension between US and Chinese forces in the region. As Washington currently conducts the Pacific Partnership 2023, its largest humanitarian aid and disaster relief preparedness...
A group of US lawmakers is in favor of conducting more joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea as its members called out Beijing's recent intrusion into other states' territory, particularly the Philippines. Members of the US House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee...
DAVAO CITY – Every comic artist dreams to get their work published on the pages of notable publications. But for a 27-year-old Davaoeña comics artist, getting an email from one of the most respected newspapers in the world was the least she expected. REN Galeno shows her work for an...
