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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reassess his position regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC) and consider rejoining the international tribunal. Pimentel made the call before members of the diplomatic community during a foreign policy address at the Department of Foreign Affairs on Friday. The senator said […]
PHOTOS: Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. releases a cassava granulator to the Gurung Guru Farmers Association, as farmers try out other farm machinery from the Department of Agriculture. (Randy V. Datu) By: Randy V. Datu IBA, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. encouraged farmers in the province on Tuesday to make full use of farm machinery […]
The COP16 summit on biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, concluded with mixed outcomes and considerable challenges for nations like the Philippines, where biodiversity is rich but deeply threatened. Despite breakthroughs, particularly in recognizing Indigenous rights, the summit fell short on critical issues around sustainable funding and nature conservation, which leaves countries like the Philippines in […]
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts next to Maya Rudolph as she makes an appearance on Saturday Night Live in New York City, U.S., November 2, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph react as they sit opposite one another on the day […]
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared on the “Saturday Night Live” TV comedy show on Saturday, adding a surprise jolt to the US presidential election just three days before her showdown with Republican Donald Trump. Harris portrayed herself, appearing in a mirror opposite the actor who plays her on the show, Maya Rudolph, who was […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield, and the country’s army chief warned that his troops are facing “one of the most powerful offensives” by Moscow since the all-out war started more than two years […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Koreans troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield. Zelenskyy raised the prospect of a preemptive Ukrainian strike on camps where the North Korean troops are being trained, and said Kyiv knows their location. But he said […]
Taraba State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Bordiya G. Buma, on Saturday, issued an urgent reminder to parents and guardians on the critical need for polio vaccination, especially for children under five who are most susceptible to the disease. Speaking at the October 2024 Outbreak Response (OBR) event at Mayio-Gwai Primary Health Care Center, he warned […]
Anthropic has flagged the potential risks of AI systems and calls for well-structured regulation to avoid potential catastrophes. The organisation argues that targeted regulation is essential to harness AI’s benefits while mitigating its dangers. As AI systems evolve in capabilities such as mathematics, reasoning, and coding, their potential misuse in areas like cybersecurity or even […]
Reemphasising the need for fair tax distribution, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah noted that the state receives only about Rs 55,000-60,000 crore from the Centre after contributing over Rs 4 lakh crore in taxes. “We are only getting 14 paise to 15 paise of every one rupee of our contribution. No one should milk a milch […]