WASHINGTON, United States – Russia has asked China for military and economic aid for its war in Ukraine, US media reported Sunday, hours after the White House warned Beijing would face severe "consequences" if it helps Moscow evade sanctions. Beijing refused to directly address the reports,...
WASHINGTON, United States – US President Joe Biden authorized $200 million in additional military equipment for Ukraine Saturday, as Russia widens its bombardment and pummels civilian areas. Washington already authorized $350 million of military equipment on February 26 -- the largest such...
Who should take the heat from the apparent non-usage of some P4.9 billion worth of financial aid that Congress had set aside last year for the Covid-19 pandemic-stricken tourism sector? Photo from LRay Villafuerte’s Facebook page) That's essentially what former deputy speaker, Camarines Sur 2nd...
PROMDI presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao said he supports the proposal calling for the postponement of barangay elections this December and realign the P8-billion budget for it instead to fund the government’s Covid-19 response and economic recovery efforts. In a press briefing in...
The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs head Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, March 8 said cash for welfare aid needs to be increased for local governments soon, as fuel prices continue to spiral upward. Marcos said existing fuel subsidies and calamity funds might not last long, with no end in...
Senatorial candidate Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito on Tuesday urged the government to distribute the cash aid for tricycle and jeepney riders affected by the ongoing fuel crisis through the government’s National ID system. Ejercito said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) should prioritize...
OFW FORUM Jun Concepcion Distressed OFWs are often a pathetic and heart-rending lot. Seriously maltreated OFWs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Jordan can’t end immediately their misery and go back home even if some have reached their breaking point. More often than not, they suffer for months before...
GATTARAN, Cagayan -- More than P1-million worth of financial assistance was given by the Provincial Government of Cagayan (PGC) to hog raisers of Gattaran affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF). The financial assistance to farmers was distributed by PGC at Sub-Capitol, Bangag, Lal-lo , said...
As 90 percent of employment comes from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), vice-presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said he will push for a P100-billion stimulus fund for the country's millions of small entrepreneurs. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of...
The Al-Rahma International Charity Kuwait (ARICK) launched the “Kuwait Caravans of Mercy” relief operations program on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Pasig City Hall in celebration of Kuwait National Day. The “Kuwait Caravans of Mercy” is an annual international humanitarian drive in which food...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has received a monetary donation from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines Inc. (JCCIPI) that seeks to support the relief and recovery efforts for the families affected by Typhoon Odette. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC...
The government, through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), will provide US$200 or more than P10,000 cash aid for Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong who tested positive for COVID-19, Malacañang said. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN Cabinet secretary and acting presidential spokesperson...
