Reacting to the widespread flooding brought on by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” in the Bicol region, Senator Imee Marcos has asked for an explanation for the ₱132 billion given to flood control in the region since 2018. The senator noted that even with significant annual funding, the Bicol area is still vulnerable since communities and families deal with continuous flooding. …

Seungkwan, a vocalist of the well-known K-pop group SEVENTEEN, expressed his worries about the difficulties experienced by idols in the entertainment business in a rare and honest Instagram post, therefore addressing what he observes as a pattern of mistreatment. Although Seungkwan omitted mentioning his label or parent company, HYBE, directly, media sources and fans have speculated that his remarks may …

Officially beginning his trip to the Republic of Singapore, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan marks the official beginning of diplomatic ties and growing UAE-Singapore collaboration. This visit is especially significant since both countries wish to pursue fresh routes of collaboration in various spheres, from trade and investment to technology and cultural contact. …

Joel Chua, Manila 3rd District Representative and Chairperson of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, said on Monday that there might be possible grounds for impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte in a major turnabout for Philippine politics. The accusations center on the dubious expenditure of her office, particularly PHP 16 million set for “safe houses” and …

Declaring that Ukraine will soon be dragged into a new front and maybe confronted with North Korean forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a harsh warning on the expanding scope of the ongoing war. In a recent national lecture on Telegram, Zelenskyy underscored the gravity of the situation by pointing out that the North Korean military “could …

Despite a notable loss in parliamentary elections when the coalition of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) fell short of obtaining a majority, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has promised to carry on leading. With a dramatic drop in parliamentary seats—from 259 to 201—this election represented the LDP’s most significant loss since 2009, according to estimates by NHK, the state …

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a stirring speech at a much awaited Senate blue ribbon subcommittee hearing, claiming “full, legal responsibility” for all activities carried out under his government’s dubious war on drugs. Duterte, who presided over the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, asked to show up as a “witness,” highlighting his exclusive authority behind the forceful campaign aiming …

Arriving in Abu Dhabi on October 27, 2024, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh carried along his wife and a high-ranking Vietnamese entourage. PM Chinh was greeted warmly arriving at Zayed International Airport at 11 a.m. (local time) under direction of Vietnamese Ambassador to the UAE Nguyen Thanh Diep and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Bin Ahmed …

With the most recent round of U.S. armaments sales, which includes a $2 billion package of advanced military equipment, the continuous geopolitical tensions around Taiwan have escalated. Friday, the United States The State Department approved a new defense sale to Taiwan including radar systems and surface-to–air missiles. Beijing, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province of China, has strongly denounced …

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