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
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54-year-old tutor sexually abused 8 children, some with learning & physical disabilities, gets 45 years’ jail
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A 54-year-old man has been handed the longest sentence imposed here for sexual offences, after sexually abusing multiple children. The man offered to tutor the victims, some of whom have learning and physical disabilities, and lied to their parents that he was a qualified educational … [Read more...] about 54-year-old tutor sexually abused 8 children, some with learning & physical disabilities, gets 45 years’ jail
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
Playing a losing game with China
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