There was so much hype about the Philippines’ pivot to China, but there are no significant results until now. After President Duterte’s visit to China last month, his fifth, we can’t help but ask whether the foreign policy shift has indeed translated to tangible benefits for Filipinos. The stronger and warmer Philippine-China bilateral relations were expected to boost … [Read more...] about Playing a losing game with China
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US sets new sanctions against Russia, outlines G7 plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears onscreen to update G7 leaders on the Russia-Ukraine war during the G7 Summit, in the Bavarian Alps, Germany June 27, 2022. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS SCHLOSS ELMAU, Germany — The United States said on Monday it and its G7 allies planned further action to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia over its invasion of its … [Read more...] about US sets new sanctions against Russia, outlines G7 plans
Afghan agency says earthquake survivors need cash; enough aid for now
Afghan people walk through the debris of damaged houses after the recent earthquake in Wor Kali village in the Barmal district of Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 25, 2022. REUTERS/Ali Khara KABUL — An Afghan aid agency appealed on Monday for cash for survivors of a deadly earthquake, saying it had no room to store food and had enough tents, and money for villagers to … [Read more...] about Afghan agency says earthquake survivors need cash; enough aid for now
Afghan quake survivors without food and shelter as aid trickles in
An Afghan man looks for his belongings amid the ruins of a house damaged by an earthquake in Bermal district, Paktika province, on June 23, 2022. AFP GAYAN , Afghanistan— Aid trickled to devastated villages in remote parts of Afghanistan Friday but thousands of people remain with little food, shelter and water three days after the country’s deadliest earthquake in … [Read more...] about Afghan quake survivors without food and shelter as aid trickles in
Senate panel flags 31 ‘pending’ smuggling cases
Facade of the Senate building in Pasay City. (Philippine Daily Inquirer file photo) MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel has flagged 31 “pending” smuggling cases involving nearly P848 million worth of smuggled goods. “Thirty-one smuggling cases are pending from May 28, 2021, with the total amount of smuggled goods estimated at P848,327,873.83,” the Senate Committee of the … [Read more...] about Senate panel flags 31 ‘pending’ smuggling cases