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Beijing’s Ministry of Finance announced that over 80 million Chinese citizens have adopted the e-CNY (digital yuan) as their primary method of payment—a sharp increase fueled by new incentives and mobile integration with Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. While the Chinese Communist Party promotes the rollout as a leap toward a cashless, efficient society,…
The Philippine Senate moved on June 23 to formalize a resolution calling for a full audit of all government offices that received confidential and intelligence funds between 2020 and 2024. The move comes amid the political firestorm surrounding Vice President Sara Duterte, but senators emphasized the need for universal transparency, not selective targeting. Senators aligned…
On June 23, President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces had carried out precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, claiming the facilities were “totally obliterated.” The strikes, coordinated with Israeli intelligence, mark a dramatic escalation in the Middle East conflict and a bold assertion of American military dominance. Trump’s televised address warned that further…
As tensions between Israel and Iran cross new thresholds, nations across the Asia-Pacific region are rushing to bolster preparedness for economic, energy, and security shocks. The conflict escalated sharply on June 22 with reports of retaliatory strikes from both sides, including drone attacks near strategic oil shipping lanes. Japan, deeply reliant on Gulf oil, expressed…
In a bold and unapologetic move, Chinese President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly rejected international demands for a nuclear drawdown, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to maintaining and modernizing its strategic weapons arsenal. During a high-level diplomatic call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian made it clear that any expectation of denuclearization from China was “a fantasy disconnected from…
The political temperature in the Philippines continued to rise as Vice President Sara Duterte faced intensifying scrutiny over alleged misuse of confidential government funds. The twist on June 22 came when the Office of the Ombudsman and the House of Representatives issued conflicting statements about who initiated the complaint. This procedural tug-of-war has sparked widespread…
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, confirmed that the long-anticipated launch of Tesla’s robotaxi fleet is slated to begin in Austin, Texas, marking a seismic shift in autonomous mobility. The electric, fully self-driving taxis—guided by Tesla’s proprietary Full Self-Driving (FSD) AI system—are intended to revolutionize urban transit, reduce reliance on car ownership, and offer a test case…
Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival 2. Balyuan Ritual 3. Piat Sambali Festival 4. Pili Festival 5. Kaliguan Festival 6. Parada ng Lechon 7. Taong Putik Festival 8. Mudpack Festival 9. Regada Water Festival 10. Subiran Regatta
In a closely watched decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that individuals under domestic violence restraining orders can be barred from owning firearms. While the ruling was framed as a public safety measure, it has sparked concern among Second Amendment advocates who argue it sets a dangerous precedent for restricting constitutional rights based on accusations…
In the Philippines, Vice President Sara Duterte has been formally ordered by the Office of the Ombudsman to respond to a slew of charges related to the alleged misuse of confidential funds during her tenure at the Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President. The charges—ranging from technical malversation to plunder—stem from…
