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Nicaragua is keen to pay for wheat in rubles or cordoba, its foreign minister has said

Nicaragua wants to pay for Russian grain in national currencies, its foreign minister Denis Moncada told Sputnik on Thursday.

He said that the two countries have been discussing trade in rubles or cordoba in an effort to boos

June 30, 2023 5:40 PM

The woman faces about 80 criminal charges - a record in Thai crime history, police said.

The country faced catastrophic floods that killed 1,739 people, impacted millions and left US$30 billion damage, and has been hit by price spikes in the wake of war in Ukraine.

FDA Director General Samuel Zacate said that the Pfizer bivalent vaccines can only be injected onsite once purchased from a pharmacy. Buyers will not be allowed to bring the jabs home or outside the store.

Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.

Today, Human Rights Watch and Innocence Project Japan, a Japanese nongovernmental group, launched a joint project to end the practice of "hostage justice" in Japan. The project will advocate with policymakers for legal reform

As the Northern Hemisphere again experiences a surge in extreme h

THE Globe Group showcased yet again its steadfast commitment to the progressive evolution of Cebu's Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) organizations, taking part in the recently concluded Digital Transformation Summit 2023.

Organized by the Cebu IT-BPM Organization (CIB.O), the conference was the largest signature event in the industry.

The Digital Transformation Summit 2023 brought together thought leaders and experts in digital transformation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, Global Shared Services, and other crucial and sought-after topics that require discussion in today's modern society.

Post-pandemic, the industry has gone through accelerated digital transformation, revving up growth, inclusivity, and progress. Globe Business and CIB.O stand side-by-side, brought together by a shared goal of propelling this change by offering a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and actionable insight.

Ana Paula Villaflo, the Globe Business Enterprise sales head for Visayas and Mindanao, highlighted the Globe Group's role in this undertaking, emphasizing how Globe supports the industry by providing innovative solutions and reliable connectivity.

"Globe Group continuously transforms itself from Telco to TechCo, providing the latest innovation platforms while ensuring stable and reliable network connectivity in Cebu and the rest of the Visayas region. Our ongoing partnership with Cebu IT-BPM Organization affirms our commitment to support our customers in their own digital transformation journey," said Villaflor in a panel discussion at the event.

Echoing these sentiments, Yoly Crisanto, chief sustainability and corporate communications officer of the Globe Group, added that their "mission is to see families' dreams come true, businesses flourish, and our nation admired. As a digital platform, we are moving forward with our vast ecosystem of ICT companies and partners within the Globe Group from the very foundation of connectivity services to higher-value services such as Big Data and Digital Applications. Globe’s suite of solutions continues to support the IT-BPM industry in the region."

The 2023 Transformation Summit, held on May 26, 2023, at the Cebu City Sports Club, marked a significant stride in Cebu's IT-BPM industry as it continues to grow exponentially. CIB.O continues to market the city to potential locators and ensure the industry's concerns are addressed locally and nationally.

“I take immense pride and honor in hosting this year's edition of the biggest convergence of experts in the local arena to foster better and more progressive collaboration that benefits not only the IT-BPM industry but every Cebuano and the revitalization of the biggest award-giving body of the region’s IT-BPM sector,” said CIB.O President Aseem Roy in his keynote speech.

This year’s theme "Going Beyond the Next Level Play" aligns with the Globe Group's commitment to exceeding client and partner expectations and extending its support beyond connectivity. The Globe Group's participation underscores its dedication to driving digital transformation and innovation to help boost the IT-BPM industry and drive national development.

To learn more about Globe, visit globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT)

June 30, 2023 4:08 PM

The suspect was on a Jeju Air flight that departed Cebu for Incheon on June 19.

According to the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, only 10 out of the 200 Filipino pilgrims were endorsed for medical care at the hospitals in the Mina area and have since been discharged.

Rescuers pulled to safety nine people when the landslide hit the house in Yeongju, but the one-year-old died soon after being sent to hospital.

As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marks his first year in office, experts are optimistic about the potential for collaborative and transparent governance to thrive in the Philippines.

June 30, 2023 3:04 PM

The archipelago nation is one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists.

A PHILIPPINE offshore gaming operator (Pogo) that was raided by the police on Monday, June 26, 2023, is seeking an impartial investigation from the Philippine National Police (PNP), alleging arbitrary detention and reported abuse of those arrested while in police custody.

Xinchuang Network Technology penned a demand letter addressed to the PNP on Friday, June 30, 2023, questioning the continued detention of 1,184 foreign nationals who were held in custody following the raid, despite the absence of formal charges being filed.

It said some of them were made to sign documents “which they could not understand” without the assistance of their lawyers, while eight individuals, including three Chinese nationals, were reportedly subjected to physical abuse.

“In this regard, we are calling your good office to conduct an unbiased investigation on this matter so as to make accountable the people involved in the physical abuse and attack on these foreign nationals,” the letter reads.

A total of 2,714 alleged Pogo workers, including 1,534 Filipinos, were “rescued” during the implementation of a search warrant at Xinchuang Network Technology conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office and the PNP-Anti-Cybercrime Group, among others.

Brigadier General Red Maranan, chief of the Public Information Office (PIO) of the PNP, clarified in an interview that the foreign nationals, which include Vietnamese, Chinese, Malaysians, Singaporeans, Africans, Pakistans, Indian and Iranian, among others, will be released as soon as they are cleared for any offense.

He noted that representatives of the Bureau of Immigration as well as concerned foreign embassies are present during the process.

“’Yung na-rescue natin diyan at ayon sa ulat ay kasalukuyang pino-profile ng mga ahensya na concerned at siya pong in-charge sa pagkilala diyan sa lahat ng mga tao na natagpuan doon sa loob ng compound,” said Maranan.

(The ones we rescued there, according to reports, are currently being profiled by the concerned agencies, and they are in charge of identifying all the individuals found inside the compound.)

“As a matter of fact, majority of the Filipinos na nandoroon ay nai-release natin sapagkat madali naman ‘yung profiling sa kanila. Ang tinitingnan lang natin talaga maigi ‘yung mga foreign nationals, tinitingnan maigi ng Bureau of Immigration yan. But ‘yung kani-kanilang mga respective embassies were fully informed at ang alam ko nandun na ‘yung kanilang mga representatives para umalalay at asikasuhin yung kanilang mga nationalities,” he added.

(As a matter of fact, the majority of Filipinos who were there have already been released because their profiling was relatively easy. We are primarily focusing on thoroughly examining the foreign nationals, which is being carefully handled by the Bureau of Immigration. However, their respective embassies were fully informed, and I believe their representatives are already there to provide assistance and attend to their respective nationalities.)

Maranan also denied the maltreatment of the foreign nationals, noting that some of them sustained injuries during an attempt to escape the raid.

He assured that there will be an impartial investigation into the incident. (SunStar Philippines)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, June 30 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand women's national team head coach Jitka Klimkova announced her 23-strong squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup here on Friday.

Of the 23, ten players are set to make their World Cup debut at home in New Zealand.

Speaking on her team selection, Klimkova said she was proud of the work of all the extended squad during the nine-week selection process.<

A MAN drowned after he was swept away by the strong water current as he crossed a spillway in the upland barangay of Cambinocot, Cebu City on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Capt. Wilmer Castillo, deputy station commander of Talamban Police Station, identified the victim as Nelson Suplaag, 57, from the neighboring barangay of Paril.

Castillo said the victim went to the area to catch fish with his son and nephew when the incident occurred past 4 p.m.

Castillo said Suplaag was warned by his companions not to cross the river but he ignored their pleas.

Suplaag’s body was found two hours after the incident. / BBT, TPT

A MAN drowned after he was swept by the strong water current when he crossed a spillway in the mountain Cebu City barangay of Cambinocot on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Police Captain Wilmer Castillo, deputy station commander of Talamban Police Station, identified the victim as Nelson Suplaag, 57, from the neighboring barangay of Paril.

Castillo said the victim went to the area to catch fish with his son and nephew when the incident occurred past 4 p.m.

Castillo said Suplaag was warned by his companions not to cross the river but he ignored their pleas.

Suplaag’s body was found two hours after the incident. (BBT, TPT)

June 30, 2023 2:28 PM

China’s birth rate last year fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 people, from 7.52 births in 2021.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) of his administration's support and protection against all forms of discrimination.

In a meeting with the LGBT Pilipinas in Malacañang, Marcos rallied for fairness and equality for all Filipinos regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

He expressed confidence that Filipino people are more open-minded on such matters.

“I just wanted to say hello and to let you know that we in the Philippines ay ang habol lang naman talaga natin is that everybody is treated not for any other thing, not for race, not for creed, not for orientation, but just as Filipinos,” Marcos said.

“And that this government, that’s what it’s trying to do. But of course, there are many... I’m sure First Lady Liza (Araneta-Marcos) is even better briefed on the legal issues that impact upon your community,” he added.

Marcos said that as long as everyone stays true to the idea of recognizing fellow Filipinos, everyone will be treated fairly and without discrimination.

During the meeting, the LGBT Pilipinas pushed for more visibility and representation in the bureaucracy through the creation of an advisory body or commission on LGBTQIA+ affairs under the Office of the President.

They seek the first lady’s support to endorse their proposal.

In response, Liza expressed confidence that Marcos will grant their proposal “because he knows that you all campaigned for him and he wouldn’t be there without you guys.”

As she witnessed the oath taking of the new set of officers of LGBT Pilipinas led by Director Dindi Tan as its national president, the First Lady urged for the LGBTQIA+ community to always support one another, insisting there’s strength and resilience in unity.

For its part, the group, the only Securities and Exchange Commission-registered national alliance of LGBTQIA+ organizations, networks, and allied groups across the country, which was established in June 2016, committed to help local government units pass their respective ordinances on anti-discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC) such as those passed by the local government of Cebu City, Bacolod City, and Davao City.

They also further pushed for the national anti-discrimination law which is still being deliberated in Congress.

The group has around 120,000 members across the country. (SunStar Philippines)

June 30, 2023 2:20 PM

A landslide buried the baby’s home in the southeastern city of Yeongju overnight.