RAMASWAMY PLEDGES TO END H-1B PROGRAM, PUSHES FOR MERIT-BASED IMMIGRATION Indian-American Republican presidential contender, Vivek Ramaswamy, has criticized the H-1B visa program, labeling it as a form of "indentured servitude." Ramaswamy has promised to overhaul the lottery-based system an
COAST GUARD VIDEOS SHOW MASSIVE DAMAGE TO ROZUL REEF, ESCODA SHOAL MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday released two videos on the devastating impact on the marine environment and coral reef in the seabed of Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal. The videos confirm the earlier r
SPECIAL SESSION: MOVE TO NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING ON TUESDAY On the eve of the five-day special session of Parliament which begins today, the govt announced that House proceedings would move to the new Parliament building on Tuesday, and said eight Bills have been listed for consideration an
LIBYA DEMANDS PROBE AS FLOOD DEATHS MAY SURPASS 20,000 Libyan authorities are calling for an investigation into the potential human failings behind a devastating flood that could result in over 20,000 deaths. The disaster occurred when a powerful storm unleashed torrents, breaching dams and
AFP BARES ‘CONCERNING RESURGENCE’ OF CHINA VESSELS IN WEST PHILIPPINE SEA The Philippine military has observed a concerning increase in Chinese swarming activities in Philippine waters, with around three dozen Chinese fishing vessels spotted in various locations in recent weeks.
OPP NAMES, BLACKLISTS 14 TV ANCHORS In an unprecedented move that has been criticised as anti-democratic and a threat to Press freedom, the Opposition alliance, INDIA, released Thursday a list of 14 TV anchors it said it will now boycott, accusing them of conducting “hate-filled&rdquo
FLOOD DEATH TOLL IN LIBYAN CITY OF DERNA CROSSES 5,100 The death toll from flooding that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna reached more than 5,000 and was expected to rise further, a local health official said on Wednesday, as authorities struggled to get aid to the coastal city whe
RESURGENCE: 30 CHINESE FISHING VESSELS SWARM WEST PHILIPPINE SEA The Philippine military on Thursday revealed a resurgence of Chinese swarming activity in the West Philippine Sea, with 30 Chinese fishing vessels spotted in Philippine waters. Aerial patrols conducted by the Armed Forces Wes
GOVT UNVEILS SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA Hours after it called an all-party meeting on the eve of Parliament’s special session starting September 18, the government Wednesday gave some indication of what was on the table. As per a bulletin issued Wednes
NORTH KOREA’S KIM ARRIVES IN RUSSIA TO MEET WITH PUTIN North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. This marks his first foreign trip since the pandemic. Kim's visit has raised concerns about a potential arms deal between North Korea a
