Russia announces joint naval drills with China
Moscow announced Monday that several of its warships were participating in naval exercises starting this week with Beijing’s navy, as Russia and China deepen ties amid pressure from the West.
Day: December 19, 2022
‘Offside’?: Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role
From leaping from his seat in the VIP box to consoling crestfallen players on the pitch, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a wide-ranging performance at the World Cup final that was not to everyone’s taste.
Dutch PM apologises for 250 years of slavery
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday officially apologised for 250 years of the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, calling it a “crime against humanity”.
WATCH | ‘Di ako bumili ng boto!’ Cagayan Gov. Mamba disqualifed by Comelec
“I did not buy a single vote to win,” Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba said.
‘Band-aid solution lang’: JV said EO lowering tariffs on imported rice, meat should be ‘reviewed periodically’
Sen. JV Ejercito on Monday said the policy bringing down the tariff rates on imported rice and other food products should be examined periodically.
Jinggoy says Sison’s death will ‘further weaken’ communist insurgency
The passing of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Ma. Sison will may not necessarily lead to the death of the insurgency in the country, but it will “further weaken” the communist rebellion, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said on Monday.
Win: Program for student-athletes to get adequate funding in 2023 nat’l budget
Sen. Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian on Monday assured that the National Academy of Sports (NAS) will be getting enough funding for 2023 to bankroll the training of student-athletes.
WATCH | Sen. Tulfo, pinuna NLRC sa mabagal na aksyon sa mga kaso ng manggagawa
Sen. Raffy Tulfo, galit sa mabaggal na proseso sa mga kasong dinudulog sa National Labor Relationship Commission (NLRC); Sen. Tulfo, babalangkas ng batas na proprotekta sa mga empleyado laban sa kanilang employer.
WATCH | Adopt a pet now! Quezon City offers free tattoo
The project is called “Tattoo for a Paws” and will run until December 30.
Catapang preparing plunder case vs Bantag
Bureau of Corrections (BuCOr) Officer-in-Charge Gregorio Catapang Jr. said on Monday said he will soon be filing a plunder case against suspended BuCor Director General Gerald Bantag.
