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Pentagon commits extra $300M in security aid to Ukraine
The US Defense Department announced Friday it is allotting $300 million in “security assistance” for Ukraine to bolster the country’s defense capabilities, adding to the $1.6 billion Washington has committed since Russia invaded in late February.
Inquirer
Thailand, southern insurgent group to halt violence during Ramadan
Rebel group Barisan Revolusi Nasional says latest peace talks ended with an agreement to stop violence during Ramadan to 'create a safe and prosperous atmosphere'
Rappler
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Filipinos fall for fake history
Philippine social media has exploded with support for presidential election favorite Ferdinand Marcos Jr, driven by a massive misinformation campaign aimed at revamping the family brand and smearing his top rival.
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
THINK TALK: Putin’s War in Ukraine: Now a Stalemate?
Some US military analysts say the war in Ukraine has come to a stalemate. But for as long as Russian shelling of population centers and missile strikes on vital infrastructures inside Ukraine are happening there is no such thing as a “stalemate.”
Mindanews
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Ex-DENR chief Cimatu not corrupt: Palace
There was no corruption issue hurled at resigned Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu when he was still leading the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Malacañang said Friday.
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PH pledges P5.1-M to support Afghan humanitarian response
The Philippine government has pledged USD100,000 or approximately PHP5.1 million to support the humanitarian response in Afghanistan, the Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva said Friday.
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PH, Indonesian armies to hold counterinsurgency drills in June
A four-day site survey and planning conference for the Training Activity Indonesia-Philippines (TA DOLPHINE) XIV-2022 Exercise was wrapped up by representatives from the two armies in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday, April 1.
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Comelec records 755K dead voters, 7.2M inactive registrants
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said it has removed from this year’s voters list over 755,000 people who already died and 7.2 million who failed to take part in the last two elections.
CNN Philippines
Comelec completes printing of ballots ahead of target date
According to the Comelec, the last batch was printed at around 10:28 a.m. Ballot printing started on January 23 and was targeted to be finished on April 25. The latest batch of printed ballots will go through the verification process, according to the poll body.
Inquirer
National elections
Isko Moreno: PH needs a president who is a crisis manager
Aksyon Demokratiko standard-bearer and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said the country needs a president who is a crisis manager, a leader who is always at the forefront whether it is the war against COVID-19 or the people’s daily struggle against joblessness and the rising prices of food and fuel.
Inquirer
Lanao del Norte mayor ditches Lacson for Robredo
Kauswagan Mayor Rommel Arnado said he was joining the “pink revolution,” declaring his support for Robredo and her running mate, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, during a rally in the town last Thursday.
Inquirer
Lanao Sur Governor’s ma confirms meeting with VP Leni
The mother of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr., has confirmed a breakfast meeting with Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday morning but said it had nothing to do with politics.
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The wages of violence
Smith has since apologized to Rock, but opinion on who was to blame—Rock for his rudeness and insensitivity, Smith for resorting to violence and verbal abuse—has been divided. Some have since come to condemn both men for depriving Pinkett-Smith her “agency” as a woman and the real offended party.
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DOE readies plan for outages during election period
The country’s power outlook for the oncoming election period may be in a precarious situation after the Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday predicted the possible thinning of the country’s reserves in May, which may lead to power interruptions.
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