As Finance Secretary Ralph Recto announced, the Philippines is set to significantly return to the offshore debt market in the first half of 2025, with potential issuances of global and euro bonds. This move aims to bridge the country’s budget deficit.
Meta DEI programs are being canceled. Read the memo Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a significant shift in its corporate policies by disbanding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision, communicated through an internal memo by Janelle Gale, Meta’s Vice President of Human Resources, marks a departure…
In a groundbreaking advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cancer warning labels on alcohol, highlighting the significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer. Murthy’s advisory reveals that nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade are attributed to alcohol consumption2. Additionally, about 20,000 people die each year…
In a significant policy shift, Meta has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program. Instead, the social media giant plans to implement a community notes program, which will be written and managed by users—mirroring a similar initiative by X (formerly Twitter).
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has unveiled its latest initiative, the Philippine Dive Experience, to promote the country’s renowned diving.
In a groundbreaking announcement, Russian officials have declared the successful development of a cancer vaccine that is set to be distributed free of charge. This initiative aims to provide a significant benefit to patients battling various forms of cancer, with the potential to change the landscape of cancer treatment in the country and beyond.
On December 18, 2023, the Philippine Senate ratified Senate Resolution 1248, formalizing a military access agreement with Japan aimed at bolstering defense cooperation between the two nations. This landmark agreement is a strategic response to escalating tensions in the region, particularly concerning China’s increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
The FBI recently issued a warning regarding a CCP disinformation campaign aimed at undermining governments that support Taiwan. This campaign is reportedly utilizing sophisticated tactics to create and disseminate false narratives, seeking to exacerbate political divisions, particularly within the United States. One notable fabricated story suggests that American lawmakers are supporting Taiwan in exchange for…
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has brought significant attention to the role of the Gaza Health Ministry, particularly regarding the accuracy and integrity of its reported casualty figures. Critics argue that the Ministry, which operates under the influence of Hamas, engages in questionable practices that inflate death tolls to vilify Israel. This situation is further…
