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‘Senate must OK PH rejoining ICC’

November 28, 2023
Dela Rosa stresses ‘process’ The administration needs to secure the Senate’s approval before the country can rejoin the International Criminal Court, Senator Ronald dela Rosa said on Monday. “If you want to rejoin, that has to go through the process. After the president’s ratification, it has to be concurred by the Senate by a two-thirds […]
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Engage China in WPS talks only if Beijing is sincere, says Teodoro

November 28, 2023
The Philippines should engage China in bilateral talks concerning the West Philippine Sea only if Beijing is sincere in doing so, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. “If there are going to be bilateral discussions, it must be based on fundamental principles and it must be based on sincerity, that it shall not be used […]
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Speaker visits Farmer’s Market, makes sure prices remain steady

November 28, 2023
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday visited the Farmers Plaza in Cubao, Quezon City to ensure that the costs of basic commodities, especially food items, remain within the bounds of suggested retail prices (SRP). Romualdez was accompanied by Deputy Majority Leader for Communications and ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Erwin Tulfo in making the rounds of […]
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Another tanker with Pinoys seized off Yemen coast

November 28, 2023
 AFP
Another Israel-affiliated tanker with Filipino crew members was seized off Yemen Sunday by unidentified armed men, but a US defense official said American naval forces responded to the emergency aboard the ship and that “the crew of the M/V Central Park is currently safe.” An American defense official said that US and coalition forces responded […]
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Diesel, kerosene prices to go up; 4 weeks in a row of rollbacks cut

November 28, 2023
Diesel and kerosene prices will go up by P0.30 per liter and P0.65 per liter, respectively, today while gasoline will not move effective 6 am as they reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. “PTT Philippines to implement a P0.30 per liter increase on diesel price effective 6am Tuesday, November 28, 2023. […]
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Hamas willing to extend truce in Gaza with Israel

November 28, 2023
 AFP
The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed more hostages, including a 4-year-old orphaned by its attack. The pause that began Friday has seen dozens of hostages freed, with over 100 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel […]
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France, SM host gala for women

November 28, 2023
The Embassy of France in the Philippines and SM Supermalls recently hosted a Charity Gala Dinner at Lanson Place, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children. The gala aimed to raise awareness and support for Cameleon Association’s work in protecting […]
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Gov’t workers ask for higher pay

November 28, 2023
SEVERAL groups of government workers gathered together on Monday to press President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress for a pay hike next year, citing the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, members of the Alliance of Genuine Labor Organization (AGLO) and the National Confederation of Labor (NCL) staged a protest march at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila […]
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