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Senator Panfilo Lacson of the Philippines announced his candidacy for president in next year’s election, the first to confirm a bid to succeed the controversial but popular President Rodrigo Duterte. Lacson, 73, announced his candidacy with Senate Speaker Vicente Sotto, a former actor, singer, and four-term politician who would serve as his vice-presidential running partner. Related PostsA Call To Not …

President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines accepted his party’s nomination to run for vice president in next year’s election today, pursuing a strategy criticized by opponents as a bid to retain his hold on power. Duterte, 76, is not eligible to seek for a second term under the constitution, and his interest in becoming vice president, a typically ceremonial position, …

DAP leader Lim Kit Siang underlined to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin his earlier warnings that immunization alone would not address Malaysia’s Covid-19 issues. The Iskandar Puteri MP contrasted Indonesia’s achievement in decreasing daily cases, stating that despite its bigger population, the neighboring country had reduced its infection rate much quicker than Malaysia. For more than four weeks, Southeast Asia’s third …

Indonesians voiced worry today about the security of their personal medical data after the disclosure of the president’s coronavirus vaccination certificate and the appearance of a compromised large test app. Indonesia has a terrible track record when it comes to cyber security, with low internet literacy and numerous breaches in the past. Joko Widodo‘s vaccination certificate — which circulated online …

After breaking 23 world records in music and social media, K-pop band BTS has been inducted into the Guinness World Records 2022 Hall of Fame, according to the Yonhap news agency. In addition to several Billboard music awards, Asian music awards, and a slew of other accolades, BTS has amassed a jaw-dropping 23 Guinness World Records titles across music and …

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who is the MP of Muar, has praised the judgment of the High Court in Kuching, Sarawak, which ordered the government and the Election Commission (EC) to broaden the right to vote to individuals aged 18 and over by the end of the calendar year. Former youth and sports minister stated in a statement that …

Chinese gamers under the age of 18 will be permitted to play online for just one hour per day and only on weekends, according to official announcements made Monday. The move comes as the government expands its engagement not only in schools but also in how youths are using their free time at home. According to the National Press and …

More than 200 groups across the country are urging Vice President Leni Robredo to run for President next year. The groups held a virtual gathering on Monday to highlight Robredo’s leadership during the pandemic. The program featured recipients of Vice President Mike Pence‘s initiatives and the signing of a manifesto supporting Robredo should she decide to run for higher office. …

Dr Adham Baba, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation stated CanSino and Sinovac vaccines would be used to boost vaccination in six states that have yet to reach 50% adult vaccination. He stated the government will procure three million doses of CanSino vaccine, which only needed one dosage, and six million doses of Sinovac vaccine to establish herd immunity. According …

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that the government will modify Covid-19 restrictions for the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, involving those for shopping malls and industries, in response to a decreased infection rate in more regions. More areas of highly populated Java island have been removed from the most severe Level 4 category, according to President Jokowi, who …