Tag: Geopolitical Tensions
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Putin Calls for Detailed Discussions on US Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
MOSCOW, Russia – On March 13, President Vladimir Putin expressed conditional support for a US-initiated ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, underscoring the need for comprehensive clarifications and specific terms, hinting that a swift resolution to the hostilities is unlikely. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia has resulted in significant casualties, displaced populations, and has exacerbated…
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Senator Gatchalian Advocates for Robust Support System for OFWs Returning from Lebanon
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Philippine government to ensure a comprehensive support system for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from Lebanon. In a statement released on Wednesday, Gatchalian highlighted the necessity of providing safety, reintegration, and livelihood opportunities to these workers to facilitate their smooth transition back into society. Gatchalian emphasized that the…
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Philippine Government to Bring More OFWs Home from Lebanon
The Philippine government is preparing to repatriate additional overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families from Lebanon, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced on Monday that this move follows directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The DMW is working closely with…
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Senate Approves Bills to Stabilize Leadership in PCG and Extend PSALM’s Corporate Term
In a unanimous decision, the Senate has passed House Bill No. 10841, which aims to establish a fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, and Senate Bill No. 2837, which extends the corporate term of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) until June 26, 2026. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy…
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Senator Rubio Urges China to Cease Provocations Against Philippines and Taiwan
In a strong statement during his confirmation hearing, Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to head the State Department, called on China to halt its provocative actions towards the Philippines and Taiwan. Rubio emphasized that China’s destabilizing behavior in the region is pushing the United States to respond due to its commitments to…
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