BSP signs currency settlements with ASEAN central banks BSP has forged agreements with the central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand as they look to set up direct settlement systems across currencies
Chinese envoy slams ICC communication vs. Xi China’s Ambassador to the Philippines on Monday criticized the communication sent by former Philippine officials to the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Foreign Minister. ICC bent on Interfering with Phil Sovereignty- Panelo says The ICC has received more than 52 communications accusing the Duterte administration of crimes against humanity over the brutal crackdown on narcotics, which has left more than 5,000 people dead, according to police data. The Philippines’ withdrawal from ICC: The court that will not let go AS an international treaty, the Rome…
EU ready to continue support to PH Justice sector The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its readiness to continue support to the Philippines’ justice sector reform as its funded Governance in Justice (GOJUST) programme expires in 2019.
The Philippines continues to push for trade facilitation and security through the ASEAN talks. BSP signs currency settlements with ASEAN central banks BSP has forged agreements with the central banks of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand as they look to set up direct settlement systems across currencies. ASEAN urged to collaborate vs. Financing of terrorism The Philippines has underscored the need for member-states of ASEAN to share their efforts and initiatives in deterring money laundering schemes, which have been proven to be among the primary tools being used to fund international terrorist activities. Philippine presses for non-tariff barriers at ASEAN meeting.…
PH has claim to Sabah, Palace tells Malaysia’s Mahathir Malacañang on Thursday disputed Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s statement that the Philippines has no claim to Sabah, a territory in southern Philippines. Palace counters Mahathir: Philippines has claim over Sabah The Philippines has a claim over Sabah, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this Thursday after visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad declared that the country has “no claim” over the disputed territory. Analysts: Talks with Misuari may revive Sabah claim NEGOTIATIONS on federalism between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by Nur Misuari may revive…
Philippines pursues stronger trade, investment ties with Malaysia The Philippines wants to expand trade and investment ties with Malaysia by taking advantage of opportunities available in agriculture, manufacturing, technology and innovation, halal and infrastructure.
Jayvee Arbonida del Rosario (Student)
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What is to wake? As days blur by and memory fails, so too does the line between dream and reality fade. One is as ephemeral as the other. Perhaps, it is in this realm of warped time and lost futures, of muted joys and terrors, where things make more sense.
Marissa Lucido Iñigo (Admin Staff)
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Bagamat matagal at paulit-ulit na tayong naghihigpit at lumuluwag sa mga kwarantin na ipinapatupad sa ating bansa, iisa lang ang nababakas sa mga buhay ng mga Pilipino araw-araw, pagsulong at pagtataguyod sa pamilya sa kabila ng pagsubok na sinasagupa araw-araw.
Nababata ng mga manggagawa ang lahat para sa kanilang mga pamilya.
Nadagdag isuot araw-araw ang proteksyon laban sa nakakahawang sakit,
pero talaga nga bang napoproteksyunan tayo sa totoong sakit sa bansa?
“Ano nga ba ang tunay na pagsubok? Ang Pandemya o ang sistema?”
– Tanong ng Pilipinong lumalaban.
Gianina O. Cabanilla (REPS)
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The fury, the fire, the glory of endings and beginnings,
the bone melting pain of it all
Razel Ann Pelandas Esteban (Student)
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