Rising tensions between Israel, Iran ‘serious concern’ – DFA

MANILA: The Philippines has expressed ‘serious concern’ over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday.

This, after Iran fired missiles toward Israel on Sunday, most of which were intercepted…

MALAYSIA OBSERVES SIX CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK, A REFLECTION OF THE COUNTRY’S DIVERSITY – AARON DAGANG

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) –The six celebrations observed this week alone in Malaysia are a testament to the country’s diversity which is its greatest asset, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.

He said the unity and diversi…

DepEd releases guide on alternate uniforms for teachers, school staff

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) released Monday the guidelines on alternate uniforms for both teaching and non-teaching personnel amid sweltering temperatures across the country.

In a Facebook post, the DepEd announced that teachers and o…

Western Visayas inflation rate accelerates to 3.1 % in March

ILOILO CITY: Consumers are encouraged to tighten their belts as the headline inflation in March accelerated to 3.1 percent, higher than the 2.7 percent in February and 2 percent in January.

‘The main reason was the faster movement on the prices of fo…

Pope appeals for de-escalation of tension in Middle East

ISTANBUL: Pope Francis on Sunday said he is watching the developments in the Middle East with concern and pain.

“I make a heartfelt appeal to halt any action that might fuel a spiral of violence, with the risk of dragging the Middle East into an even…

6.2 magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea

ISTANBUL: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea early Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

There have been no reports so far of loss of life or property.

Papua New Guinea is located on the Pacific …

Trainee doctors to file complaint vs. vice health minister

SEOUL: More than 1,300 trainee doctors were set to file a complaint against Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo for alleged abuse of power, one of the junior doctors said Monday, as their mass walkout has disrupted public health services for near…