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  • Published on 10:53 GMT

    ‘Shared Adversity’ as Philippines, US Launch Joint Military Drills

    The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario,” as the two allies seek to deter Beijing’s ambitions in the disputed South China Sea. As many as 17,000 personnel are …

    Source: The Defense Post - Neutral
  • Published on 04:29 GMT

    US, Philippines launch massive war drills 'Balikatan' near Taiwan

    The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario", as the two allies seek to deter to Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea. Around 17,000 …

    Source: The Economic Times - Pending
  • Published on Apr 20, 2025

    Disinformation threat to democracy – lawmakers

    THE spread of disinformation through fake pro-Duterte social media accounts poses a serious threat to Philippine democracy ahead of the 2025 midterm elections, House of Representatives leaders warned on Sunday. Deputy Speaker David Suarez of Quezon and …

    Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 20, 2025

    Column: Why courts need more Filipino judges

    COURTESY PHOTO Rebecca P. Gardner The recent appointment of Maria Penn to the Oahu Family Court marks an important and long-overdue step toward greater inclusion of the Filipino community in Hawaii’s judiciary. If confirmed, Judge Penn would become the 7th …

    Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 20, 2025

    House leaders slam ‘weaponization of disinformation’

    MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives yesterday said that fake accounts supportive of former president Rodrigo Duterte are manipulating the election discourse and pose a serious threat to democracy and the public. House deputy …

    Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 18, 2025

    Warnings from a global writing festival as U.S. democracy hangs by a thread

    PERUGIA, Italy — The warnings about America’s authoritarian drift don’t feel abstract here. In parts of Europe — and in Italy, in particular — fascism isn’t theory or a debate on social media. It’s history. Memory. Scars etched deep into the landscape and …

    Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    Filipino Canadian candidate running for Conservatives in Winnipeg North

    At the edge of Waterford Green Village Centre in Winnipeg is a life-sized monument familiar to many Filipinos: a statue of Dr. José Rizal, who played a key role in the Philippines’ history and democracy in the late 1800s. This statue is in the federal …

    Source: Winnipeg City News - Pending
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    Securing the Filipino Vote: DICT Leads Digital Protection Drive

    As the Philippines prepares for the 2025 National and Local Elections, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is stepping up its efforts to safeguard the country’s digital space. Recognising that the field for electoral …

    Source: OpenGov Asia - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 16, 2025

    Media Freedom Coalition: ‘Freedom of the press is democracy’

    MANILA, Philippines —  “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” These words from journalist Walter Cronkite remind us that a free press is not optional to a democracy – it is the very foundation of an open society. …

    Source: Philippine Star - Pending
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    Stop the noise: We need real solutions, not political theatrics

    We only have a few more weeks before the May 12 elections. It is important that Filipinos are able to distinguish the real issues from mere noise. We have to shut down distractions and focus on what is truly important to the lives of our people. …

    Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    Finding purpose in platforms

    As the House of Representatives continues its hearings on fake news and social media—with an eclectic cast of vloggers, tech company reps, and public personalities—it’s clear we’re not just witnessing policy debates. We’re looking into a mirror. For those …

    Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    EU observers ready to work even in PH’s ‘most challenging’ poll areas

    Amid the deployment of an election observers mission to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the European Union’s Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) assured that it is ready for even the “most challenging” situations to fulfill …

    Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
  • Published on 12:34 GMT

    Election Diary: Albanese government stays mum over whatever Russia may have said to Indonesia

    The imbroglio over the reported Russian request to Indonesia to base planes in Papua initially tripped Peter Dutton, and now is dogging Anthony Albanese. After the respected military site Janes said a request had been made, the Australian government …

    Source: The Conversation - Neutral
  • Published on 11:47 GMT

    A pope who worked to regularize the Church in China

    China Jesuit Province interviewed Pope Francis in 2024, marking the May 24 feast day of our Lady Sheshan, the celebrated Marian title among Catholics across China. "Yes, I really want to" go to China, Francis said when the interviewer, Jesuit …

    Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Indeterminate
  • Published on 05:48 GMT

    Malacañang eases Taiwan visit ban for most government officials

    Honor guards raise Taiwan’s flag on Democracy Boulevard at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei on May 23, 2024. FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday released new guidelines easing the implementation of …

    Source: Inquirer - Pending
  • Published on 14:17 GMT

    15 potential successors to Pope Francis

    Pope Francis waves at the crowd from the popemobile in Ajaccio, as part of his trip on the French island of Corsica, on December 15, 2024. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on 12:45 GMT

    America's biggest threat is coming from inside the house

    America is under siege, but not by foreign armies or rogue terrorists. Instead, the threat is coming from inside the house: unelected billionaires who are quietly hijacking our democratic institutions from within. Although it’s entirely possible that they …

    Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
  • Published on 13:46 GMT

    City Hall’s art curator keeps the work in its halls as diverse as the people on our streets

    Vibrant portraits of Black girls hang in three eight-foot display cases near the Mayor’s Reception Room in City Hall. Other artifacts from the Colored Girls Museum — dolls, tea sets, rugs, and books — complement the paintings. The Colored Girls Museum’s …

    Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
  • Published on 04:21 GMT

    ‘Fake news being weaponized by pro-Duterte groups’

    Lawmakers denounced the “weaponization of disinformation” through fake pro-Duterte social media accounts, warning that the coordinated digital campaign is undermining Philippine democracy ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. “This is digital warfare, plain …

    Source: Manila Standard - Pro-Government

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  • Published on April 19, 2025 - 17:13 GMT

    Trump elongates Russia sanctions for another year

    (MENAFN) President Donald Trump has extended US sanctions against Russia for another year, citing ongoing threats to national security. The sanctions, originally imposed over Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and later expanded due to alleged interference …

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  • Published on April 21, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

    China Retaliates: Sanctions Imposed on U.S. Officials Over Hong Kong

    (MENAFN) On Monday, China declared it would be enforcing sanctions against U.S. lawmakers, government figures, and leaders of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in response to what it described as “egregious behavior” concerning matters related to Hong …

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  • Published on April 20, 2025 - 07:51 GMT

    Hungary adjusts constitution to prohibit gay marches

    (MENAFN) Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that reinforces a ban on public LGBTQ+ events, previously introduced in the country. Last month, Hungarian lawmakers voted to prohibit gay parades and grant authorities the power to use …

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  • Published on April 20, 2025 - 07:51 GMT

    Hungary preserves two genders in constitution

    (MENAFN) Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that officially defines gender as strictly male or female, a move that contradicts broader European Union policies supporting LGBTQ rights. The amendment, proposed by the ruling Fidesz- …

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  • Published on April 20, 2025 - 07:52 GMT

    Vance says Washington ‘frustrated’ with European presidents

    (MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with European leaders for ignoring their citizens' demands, particularly on key issues like immigration. Speaking to British outlet UnHerd on Tuesday, …

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  • Published on April 19, 2025 - 04:54 GMT

    President Lai meets US delegation led by Senator Pete Ricketts

    TAIWAN, April 18 - Details 2025-04-17 President Lai meets New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan   On the morning of April 17, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on …

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