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Medical Scholarships Must Be For Those Who Will Serve The Country: Lawmaker

"Why spend for your education if you will not be working here, right?" Senator Pia Cayetano asked.
Firearm

Military Operation Foiled Ramadan Bombings, Killed 5 Alleged Militants

The military said eight improvised bombs were seized by the 6th Infantry Division during an operation in Pagalungan town in Maguindanao province.
Rights groups estimate the Philippines' drug war has killed tens of thousands of people

Philippines Human Rights Violations Continue Under Marcos Jr.: Watchdog

The Philippine drug war continues to kill hundreds of Filipinos under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Rodrigo Duterte's successor.
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Ex-Lawmaker Says Menstrual Leave Could Have 'Negative Effect On Economy'

"Instead of benefiting the female workforce in general, it may have a negative effect on the economic and political stability of the country," Lascon said.
Philippine sea

Former Official Advises Philippines To Engage In Joint Patrols In WPS

Former foreign affairs secretary Albert Del Rosario reiterated that the Philippines has the exclusive right to explore the West Philippine Sea.
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim visit to the Philippines

Marcos Says New Military Bases With US To Be "scattered" Around The Philipp

EDCA allows U.S. access to Philippine bases for joint training, pre-positioning of equipment and building of facilities such as runways, fuel storage and military housing, but it is not a permanent presence.
War in Ukraine
A general view shows a building damaged by a Russian military strike in Bakhmut

Russian Forces Advance In Ukraine's Bakhmut - Russian-installed Leader

The battle for Bakhmut, which Russia calls by its Soviet-era name of Artyomovsk, has for months been the grinding and bloody focal point of Moscow's war on Ukraine, which it calls a "special military operation".
Ukraine Gets New Heavy Tanks, Russia Doubles Down On Nuke Plans
West's Ukraine Response Exposes 'Double Standards': Amnesty
Zelenskiy Accuses Russia Of Holding Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant 'Hostage'
ASIA BUSINESS
Banking shares rebounded as fears of a crisis in the sector eased

Asian Shares Up As Bank Crisis Fears Ease

European stocks had rallied and two of the three main Wall Street indexes advanced the previous day on news that North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank had agreed to take over most of SVB.
Putin Orders Mobilisation For Ukraine, Says Nuclear Threat Is 'Not A Bluff'
French Tycoon's Vodafone Stake Adds To Pressure On Management
Walmart Plans Cautious Holiday Hiring Amid Slowing U.S. Economy
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Australian Bank Worries Turn From Chaos Overseas To Profits At Home
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Missed Rate Hikes To Stick Japanese Utilities With Revenue Shortfall
Debris blocks the street during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's plan for judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv
In Arab World, Israel's Crisis Dominates The News
People wearing face masks walk under a Chinese flag at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing
China Spent $240 Billion Bailing Out 'Belt & Road' Countries - Study
Law enforcement officers assemble near the Covenant School after a shooting in Nashville
Ex-student Shoots Dead 3 Children, 3 Adults At Tennessee Christian School
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Business
Do Kwon was arrested Thursday in Montenegro after being caught trying to catch a flight using fake Costa Rican travel documents

Do Kwon: S. Korea's Crypto 'Genius' Turned Disgraced Fugitive

After months on the run, the 31-year-old, whose full name is Kwon Do-hyung, was arrested Thursday in Montenegro after being caught trying to catch a flight using fake Costa Rican travel documents.
Jack Ma, billionaire founder of Alibaba Group, arrives at the "Tech for Good" Summit in Paris, France

Jack Ma Returns To China As Govt Tries To Quell Private Sector Fears

The return of China's best-known entrepreneur may help to quell the concerns of the country's private-sector businesses after a bruising two-year regulatory crackdown.
Japanese national flags flutter in front of buildings at Tokyo's business district

Japan's Business Services Prices Perk Up Near BOJ's Inflation Target

HSBC branch in Hong Kong

HSBC Moves China Markets Head To Become Adviser To Asia Pacific Co-CEOs

Technology
5G technology

US Provides Major Grant To Philippines To Strengthen 5G Connectivity

The Philippines has been on a journey of digital transformation, with 5G deals at the center of the groundwork.
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  • Taiwan's TSMC Begins Mass Production Of 3nm Chips
The logo of Microsoft is seen outside their offices in Herzliya

Microsoft To Shed 10,000 Jobs, Adding To Glut Of Tech Layoffs

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it would eliminate 10,000 jobs and take a $1.2 billion charge to earnings, as its cloud-computing customers reassess their spending and the company braces for potential recession.
The premier CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas is expecting more than 100,000 people as it strives to regain momentum after two years of the pandemic vexing real-world gatherings

CES Gadget Gala Looks To Shake Off Economic Gloom

Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg leaves federal court in San Jose

Meta Is Building Virtual World Open To App Makers, CEO Tells Antitrust Court

World
Philippine Coast Guard flyby over the South China Sea

Vietnam Sends Ship To Track Chinese Vessel Patrolling Russian Gas Field In EEZ -data

"China is asserting jurisdictional rights to seabed energy resources and (has) used its coast guard to put pressure on regional states," said Ian Storey, a senior fellow at Singapore's ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
A Mi-24 crew prepares for a mission against Russian targets in March 2023

Ukraine Crews Conduct 'Scary' Missions In Aged Soviet Helicopters

"This is a joke, not armour," says the 39-year-old gunner, who has taken part in some 300 combat missions since last spring.
Myanmar stages its annual Armed Forces Day parade in the capital, Naypyidaw, two years after the military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government

Myanmar Junta Chief Vows No Let Up In Crackdown, Then Polls

Ma's trip will not involve any official meetings, his office said, with his focus on paying tribute to his ancestors and promoting youth exchanges

Taiwan Ex-president Ma Arrives In China 'To Improve Cross-strait Atmosphere'

National
Philippines earthquake patients

Philippines 'Bracing' For Surge In Cancer Patients Seeking Treatment

The provision of newer, but more costly, cancer medicines may ease hospitals' burden and speed up processes, a top official from one facility suggested.
Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations

Philippines, China Begin Discussions On South China Sea Issues

The consultative meetings aim to maintain friendly relations between the Philippines and China amid a heated maritime dispute.
  • Philippines, China Say To Address Maritime Issues Peacefully
  • Marcos Says New Military Bases With US To Be "scattered" Around The Philippines
Judge's gavel

Philippines's Efforts To Enforce Anti-Corruption Laws Futile: US State Dept

Catholic

House Panel Unanimously Approves Divorce Bill In Primarily Catholic Country

Politics
Lloyd Austin

US-PH Military Sites: Agreement 'More Or Less' Completed, Official Says

The U.S. and Philippines are looking to formalize an agreement to add more U.S. military sites in the Southeast Asian nation when U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits the country this week.
  • Philippines, US To Resume '2-Plus-2' Talks After Alleged Ayungin Shoal Incident With Chinese Coastguard
  • West Philippine Sea: No Dispute Regarding Territorial Waters, Only China 'Making Claims,' Says Marcos
Ronald Bato Dela Rosa

War On Drugs: Dela Rosa 'Ready' For ICC Probe Into Human Rights Abuses

Former PNP chief Bato Dela Rosa said he was "ready" to comply with the investigations, should the Philippine government cooperate with the International Criminal Court.
  • Philippine Family Allowed To Correct Death Certificate Of Son Killed In Drugs War
  • Decriminalize Drug Use? Yes, Says Ex-PNP Chief Who Led Duterte's Bloody Anti-Drug Campaign
Philippine sea

Ayungin Shoal Incident: Marcos Says Philippines May Lodge Protest

Philippine fishing boat

Philippines, US To Resume '2-Plus-2' Talks After Ayungin Shoal Incident

MEDIA & CULTURE
Michelle Yeoh conquistó el premio Spirit del Cine Independiente para la mejor actriz por su protagónico en "Todo en todas partes al mismo tiempo"

Michelle Yeoh Makes History As First Asian To Win Best Actress Oscar

The Hollywood veteran won over Academy voters with her complex take on Evelyn Wang, a Chinese American laundromat owner who is mired in a tax audit, stuck in a crumbling marriage and struggling to connect with her daughter Joy.
Jo Yoong-jae and Choi Seo-eun, participants in Single's Inferno 2, attend a fan meeting event, in Seoul

South Korean Romance Reality Shows Boom, But Marriage No Longer The End Game

At least 20 such shows aired across the country's cable TV networks and video streaming platforms last year, more than triple the number in 2021, according to a Reuters tally.
New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square

South Korea's BTS Member J-hope Begins Process To Join Military

National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City

BAFTA Nominations: German 'All Quiet On The Western Front' Gets Most Nods

Sports
Gianni Infantino was unopposed in the election and remains head of world football's governing body

Gianni Infantino Re-elected FIFA President Until 2027

The 52-year-old Swiss lawyer, who succeeded the disgraced Sepp Blatter in 2016, was waved in for a third term by acclamation, just as he was four years ago, by delegates from the 211 member federations.
ELeague Week 2

Philippines Esports Startup Hoping To Grow Grassroots Movement

The Philippines' future in esports depends greatly on giving homegrown talent opportunities to hone their craft.
Lethwei is considered one of the most aggressive combat sports in the world

Myanmar Traditional Boxing Packs A Punch, Kick And Headbutt

Corporate leagues of eSports teams have been gaining popularity, allowing friendly rivalries between employees from some of the large technology firms

Philippines-Based Real Estate Company To Help Out Esports Athletes

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