PEACE-MAKER The ICAPP Business Council (IBC), an affiliated body under the 352-strong International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), will hold its second meeting in Bangkok next week, May 27 to 30, and will be hosted by the ruling Pheu Thai Party of Thailand. The IBC was...
PEACE-MAKER As we honor mothers worldwide this Mother’s Day, it is essential to extend our tribute beyond the traditional roles of motherhood to encompass the extraordinary women who lead nations with vision, grace, and strength. These women, often called “mother” of their countries,...
PEACE-MAKER In recent years, tensions in the Asia Pacific region have escalated, raising concerns about the emergence of a new Cold War. Disputes involving major powers, particularly the United States and China, and conflicting territorial claims undermine the collective security of the...
TACLOBAN CITY – Towns in Northern Samar facing the Pacific Ocean united for the peace and tourism caravan dubbed "Pacifico para sa Turismo, Hindi Terorismo" recently. STAKEHOLDERS sign a peace covenant in Northern Samar. (Photo via Marie Marticio) A peace and tourism covenant that...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A has deployed personnel to secure commuters in the Calabarzon or the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon region during the three-day transport strike from April 29 to May 1. Police Brig. Gen Paul Kenneth Lucas, PRO 4-A chief,...
PEACE-MAKER In recent days, the scorching temperature has prompted the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government units (LGUs) to suspend classes, recognizing the risks posed by prolonged exposure to such extreme weather condition. The heat index in many parts of the country has...
The administration of President Marcos recorded a "much lower" index crime volume during its first 21 months compared to the same period during the previous administration, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) reported. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) The...
PEACE-MAKER As of this writing, the international community was troubled as Israel carried out air strikes in Iran as a response to the latter’s unprecedented drone and cruise missile assaults against the former. Iran explained its earlier aerial strike on Israel was in retaliation for an...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police arrested 42 wanted individuals in manhunt operations conducted in the Cordillera region from April 7 to 17. The Police Regional Office-Cordillera recorded zero crime incidents in 58 municipalities in the region. The Regional Investigation and Detective...
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (Nocppo) will deploy a total of 1,102 security forces to ensure peace and order in this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival from April 15 to 21. SECURITY forces for the Panaad sa Negros Festival starting on April 15 are deployed during...
PEACE-MAKER In our column last Sunday, we said that Pangasinan is a place of diverse culture and heritage and rich natural resources that are highlighted by vibrant festivals celebrated by the different localities, such as the Bangus (milkfish) Festival in our hometown Dagupan City. This...
PEACE-MAKER Our home-province Pangasinan commemorated its 444th foundation day or Agew na Pangasinan (Pangasinan Day) last April 5. Located in northwestern Luzon, Pangasinan is bordered by La Union on the north; Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya on the northeast; Nueva Ecija on the southeast;...
