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Singapore is the only Southeast Asian stop for the US singer, to the disappointment of many fans in the region who cannot afford to fly there to see her.

Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said Wellington was carefully managing its ‘complex relationship’ with Beijing to prevent being sucked into superpower clash.

June 30, 2023 1:32 PM

Beijing is trying to persuade Europe to take a less hawkish stance than the US.

Acknowledging their “shared interest in a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region,” the Indian government has once again extended a loan offer to help finance the Philippines’ defense requirements. 

June 30, 2023 1:22 PM

A Taiwan official said the sorties could be a reaction to the US congress delegation's Taipei visit.

June 30, 2023 1:20 PM

The staff-level agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.

June 30, 2023 1:17 PM

Impersonation scams pose financial risks and often jeopardises access to safe and reliable healthcare.

June 30, 2023 1:15 PM

Faebook said he made “unequivocal statements of intent to commit violence” against opposition politicians.

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.

AT least two projects worth around P27 million broke ground in Barangay Talima, Olango Island.

Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan and his wife, Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Rep. Cindi Chan spearheaded the groundbreaking for the proposed evacuation center and a multi-purpose building on Olango Island on Thursday, June 29.

The evacuation center with an area of 1,335 square meters has an allocated budget of P17,810,000.

The project will be completed on November 30, 2023.

While the two-story multi-purpose building that will be sitting on a 153 sq.m. lot has an allocated budget of P9,894,004.

This will be completed on October 31, 2023.

Meanwhile, the construction of Pangan-an-Sabang bridge on Olango Island has already started, according to Congresswoman Chan.

Mayor Chan said that once completed, the bridge will boost the economy of Olango Island and Pangan-an islet.

He added that through the bridge, they can already provide electricity to Pangan-an 24/7.

Water pipes will also pass through the bridge to supply water to Pangan-an residents.

Mayor Chan said the bridge will also give the residents easy access to a mini hospital in Olango.

About P300 million has been allocated for the bridge project.

The phase one construction of the project costs P60 million.

“The Pangan-an-Sabang bridge holds immense significance as it reflects the current administration’s commitment to connecting people and communities in Lapu-Lapu City, ensuring equitable access to government services,” part of the resolution reads.

The 2.8-kilometer long bridge will feature shaded viewing decks with 500-meter intervals.

It will be accessible only to hikers, joggers, and bicycle riders to avoid disturbing domestic animals and birds in the nearby sanctuary.

Meanwhile, more than half of Congresswoman Chan’s budget allocation for 2023 has already been used for the rehabilitation and repair of the Angasil port in barangays Mactan and Marigondon that is expected to be completed in six months.

Chan is also planning to implement road asphalting project on Olango Island next year and finish all the uncompleted projects of the previous administration. (HIC with PR)

The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.

June 30, 2023 1:00 PM

From July 10 to 14, Asean’s foreign ministers and their counterparts from 11 dialogue partners will meet in Jakarta.

June 30, 2023 12:55 PM

New Zealand has a range of interests with China, said foreign minister Mahuta.

Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.

June 30, 2023 12:36 PM

Critics say its closure represents a further erosion of Hong Kong’s media diversity.

June 30, 2023 12:10 PM

Changes are necessary to promote diversity and inclusivity, officials said.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed six pieces of legislation after one year into his term as the 17th president of the Philippines.

An Expert work Group Meeting to examine the Report of the Study on "The Opportunities of Regional Value Chains in West Africa in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area  (AfCFTA )" was organized from June 20 to 21 in Dakar by the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA/SRO-WA), in collaboration with the Economic Commissi

June 30, 2023 11:50 AM

According to flight navigation data, the plane has not flown since Feb 21.

‘As a mother raising two children, I can’t just sit back and do nothing,’ said a woman, who recently bought 5kg of salt.