BARMM officials convene to address OFW plight amid Middle East crisis

COTABATO CITY — Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have convened here to tackle issues accruing from the ongoing Middle East crisis, including principally the stark plight of some 2 million constituents serving as contract workers in the beleaguered gulf nations. The convergence was held on March 19 following an … Read more

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran Leader’s Son Targeted, Injured in Attack

Archyde Tehran – Mojtaba Khamenei, recently appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sustained injuries during a strike on February 28, multiple sources… You can read the full story here: Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran Leader’s Son Targeted, Injured in Attack. Source link

Speed up typhoon aid, Marcos tells officials

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered pertinent government agencies and local officials to ramp up relief efforts in areas affected by Tropical Storm Basyang, Malacañang said Thursday. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos issued the directive in his meeting last Wednesday with agency heads and governors from provinces severely affected by Basyang. The president … Read more

Commissioner Stewart Johnston wants CFL officials ‘relying less’ on replay centre

Photo: Aru Das/3DownNation. All rights reserved. The CFL’s replay centre isn’t going anywhere, but commissioner Stewart Johnston wants it to take a less prominent role going forward. Speaking from the CFL’s Winter Meetings in Calgary, Johnston indicated that a review of the replay centre’s mandate remains ongoing, but that he believes its importance will be … Read more

‘Weapon of war’: UN, relief officials criticise private aid scheme in Gaza as ‘system of control’

“Humanitarian needs have spiralled out of control after 80 days of complete blockade of all food assistance and other aid into Gaza,” the WFP said. Israel has barred nearly all food and medical supplies from entering Gaza since March 2, leaving parts of the population on the brink of starvation. The newly launched aid programme … Read more

Marcos extends call for courtesy resignations to GOCC officials

MANILA, Philippines — More than a week after calling for the courtesy resignation of his Cabinet secretaries, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the same call to officials of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs). A circular released by the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) dated May 28, 2025 instructed state-run firms’ non ex-officio chairpersons, chief executive … Read more

Village officials shot dead in flag ceremony

(UPDATE) DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — A barangay captain and two councilors were shot dead by a former village watchman at a flag ceremony in front of their barangay hall on Monday. Two others were injured — the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman and SK secretary. Police identified the victims as Raul Atarde Ballos, 56, barangay chairman; … Read more

Cabinet officials resign | The Manila Times

(UPDATE) CABINET secretaries on Thursday submitted their resignations to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for a “bold reset” to realign his administration’s programs “with the people’s expectations.” The directive came just over a week after a disappointing midterm election for the Marcos government. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the… Source link

Cabinet officials resign | The Manila Times

(UPDATE) CABINET secretaries on Thursday submitted their resignations to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for a “bold reset” to realign his administration’s programs “with the people’s expectations.” The directive came just over a week after a disappointing midterm election for the Marcos government. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the… Source link

Dela Rosa wants to subpoena absent govt officials in Senate inquiry on Duterte arrest

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa urged the Committee on Foreign Relations to subpoena all government officials involved in the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and require their presence in the next committee hearing. Dela Rosa expressed disappointment at the absence of key resource persons during Thursday’s hearing. Source link