ISIS spokesperson in east Asia killed by Philippine forces
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EXTREMIST group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (ISIS) alleged spokesperson for east Asia has been killed by security forces in southern…
Agricultural damage from Mt. Bulusan eruption at P20.2B
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SORSOGON PIO DAMAGE to crops due mainly to ashfall from Mt. Bulusan’s eruption on Sunday was estimated at over P20 billion, according…
Solon renews push for disaster management department following Bulusan eruption
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PHILIPPINE ARMY A REELECTED solon has renewed his push for the establishment of a department focusing on disaster management following the latest…
An opportune time to restrategize foreign policy
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WWW.PHILEMBASSY.NO The Philippines is at a turning point in its foreign policy and national security agenda. These will be defined by the…
The state of mass housing
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THE LOCAL government of Manila turned over 83 out of 168 units of Tondominium 2 in Vitas, Tondo Manila, early this year….
The West must bridge the global divide over Ukraine
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ONE ASPECT of the war in Ukraine demands much closer attention — the failure of the US and its rich-country friends to…
Johnson survives as UK PM for now
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson via Chatham House/Flickr LONDON — British Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson will seek to shore up his…
US official says will respond forcefully if North Korea holds nuclear test
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MICHA BRANDLI-UNSPLASH SEOUL — US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Tuesday there would be a strong and clear response…
Tourism rebounds in Portugal from pandemic slump
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ANDRE LERGIER-UNSPLASH LISBON — Tourism is rebounding more quickly in Portugal than in some parts of Europe, but the number of foreign…
Tourists to Japan must pledge to wear masks or risk expulsion
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TOURISTS visiting Japan may be sent home if they fail to abide by rules requiring them to wear masks, sanitize their hands…