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President Bongbong Marcos signs Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act

September 27, 2023
With shutdown looming, US Senate offers short-term budget fix

September 27, 2023
Hollywood writers’ guild leaders call off monthslong strike

September 27, 2023
President Bongbong Marcos to DA: Prioritize farm-to-market road projects

September 27, 2023
South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

September 26, 2023

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Gov’t reiterates zero-tolerance policy for corruption, human rights abuses

September 27, 2023

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, September 27, reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption and human rights abuses. The President made the statement as he called on the second batch of newly promoted star rank officials of the Philippine National Police in Malacañang Palace to lead by example. “As officials, you are responsible for ensuring that all PNP personnel uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and respect for human rights,” the […]

President Bongbong Marcos signs Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act

September 27, 2023

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has signed into law a measure that aims to address the country’s various labor challenges. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act or Republic Act (RA) 11962 seeks to improve the employability and competitiveness of Filipino workers through upskilling and reskilling initiatives; and, support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and industry stakeholders, according to the Presidential Communications Office. “The law will help us solve the various challenges plaguing our labor […]

President Bongbong Marcos to DA: Prioritize farm-to-market road projects

September 27, 2023

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture to prioritize farm-to-market road projects. The President issued the directive in a sectoral meeting on updates on the implementation of the Farm-to-Markets Road National Plan in Malacañang, the Presidential Communications Office said. “We’ll have to assess it in terms of need. Where do we need the roads most? For example, roads that are heavily used that are not in good condition pero ang daming dumadaan […]

Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters

September 24, 2023

SOUTH CHINA SEA, Philippines, Sept 24, 2023 (AFP) – Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. In a high-seas chase lasting several minutes, Satam tries in vain to outrun the faster boats in the hope of slipping inside the ring of reefs controlled by […]

International

100 killed in Iraq wedding fire tragedy

September 27, 2023

By Zaid AL-OBEIDI At least 100 people were killed and more than 150 injured when a fire broke out during a wedding at an event hall in the northern Iraqi town of Qaraqosh, officials said early Wednesday. At the main hospital in the predominantly Christian town east of Mosul, an AFP photographer saw ambulances arriving with sirens blaring and dozens of people gathering in the courtyard to donate blood. Others could be seen gathering in […]

With shutdown looming, US Senate offers short-term budget fix

September 27, 2023

By Camille Camdessus and Paul Handley WASHINGTON, Sept 27, 2023 (AFP) – The US Senate drafted a last-ditch short-term budget proposal Tuesday as time was running out for Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, though the odds of it passing the House remained slim. With just days left before the September 30 deadline, both Democratic Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer and Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell endorsed the draft, which would keep the government […]

Hollywood writers’ guild leaders call off monthslong strike

September 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept 27, 2023 (AFP) – The leaders of the Writers Guild of America on Tuesday called off a monthslong strike that has paralyzed Hollywood, accepting a pay deal hammered out with production studios. The powerful writers’ union’s board of directors “voted unanimously to recommend the agreement,” it said in a statement, adding “the strike ends at 12:01 am” Los Angeles time on Wednesday. The union’s 11,500 members will have final say on whether […]

Embracing extraordinary times! – ASEAN in Focus – Full broadcast: September 26, 2023

September 27, 2023

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