By Richard Jones The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced plans to update Metro Manila’s earthquake preparedness strategy. This highlights the urgent need to address changes in the region’s urban landscape and infrastructure since the last plan was released in 2016. Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga emphasized revising the current framework to…
By Alan Moore Authorities in the Philippines have raised the alarm over a new type of drug infiltrating the cities of Pasay and Parañaque. This emerging substance, identified as methylamphetamine. As a result, it presents a novel challenge for law enforcement and public health officials. Eleazar Matta, head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Drug…
By Isabel Monroe Nestled in the city’s heart of Makati, at 100 Don Carlos Palanca St, The Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge (http://mansionsportsbar.ph) is a dynamic trifecta of entertainment, offering a unique experience across its three distinct areas: the Lounge, the Sports Bar, and the Resto Bar. Each section has its vibe, catering to a…
By Luke Allen Hong Kong: The repercussions of a high-profile sedition case in Hong Kong are being felt far and wide, as a local court handed down convictions to two former editors of the now-defunct pro-democracy news outlet, Stand News. The journalists in question, Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, now face the specter of up…
By Richard Jones *Khartoum, Sudan* — The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has taken a decisive step to investigate its operations in Sudan as it grapples with a deepening famine crisis. The initiation of the probe follows troubling allegations of fraud and the suppression of vital information regarding food aid distribution by two senior…
By Luke Allen Former President Donald Trump finds himself embroiled in legal turmoil once again as U.S. prosecutors have issued a revised indictment in a federal election interference case. The modified charges shift the focus of Trump’s actions from those of a sitting president to those of a political candidate in light of a recent…
By Isabel Monroe *Manila, Philippines* — The Philippine Aquatics Trials witnessed a spectacular performance by 18-year-old Phil-Am swimmer Gain Santos, who dazzled spectators and officials alike with outstanding skills and unwavering determination. Santos’s exceptional display of talent at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, earned him the title of…
By Richard Jones In a decisive move to bolster domestic employment, the Canadian government has announced the reinstatement of stricter Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program regulations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault outlined the new measures, emphasizing the need to prioritize Canadian workers and address program abuses. The decision comes as Canada…
