The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Universities Canada signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI) during a virtual ceremony held on June 16. The MOU was signed by Science Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., and Universities Canada President Paul Davidson.…
President Rodrigo Duterte andChinese President Xi Jinping (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping have expressed hope for a peaceful settlement of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Malacanang said. This was after Duterte and Xi, in a telesummit, admitted that they were "deeply concerned" about the conflict, the Office of the President (OP) said in a press statement issued late Friday night. "President Duterte and President Xi expressed deep concern over developments in other parts of the world, including in Ukraine. The two Presidents renewed the call for a peaceful resolution of the situation through dialogue in accordance with international law," the Palace said. Duterte and Xi held a virtual meeting in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and amid their worry over a potential spillover of the war into Asia, including the Philippines and China. On March 31, Duterte maintained his neutral stance on the Russ
KOREAN DONATION. Korean Ambassador to Manila Kim Inchul (center) turns over P2.5 million worth of rice and hygiene kits to the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Wednesday (Dec. 29, 2021). The envoy said the initial aid is on top of its upcoming USD2 million (approximately P100 million) humanitarian assistance to further help the Typhoon Odette victims recover. (Photo by Joyce Rocamora) MANILA - The South Korean government on Wednesday turned over PHP2.5 million worth of rice and hygiene kits as immediate relief to the communities affected by Typhoon Odette. The donation, delivered to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, includes 1,500 sacks of rice and 740 hygiene kits, all of which were sourced locally. "The Republic of Korea, we know that four million people in 38 provinces and 11 regions are not just there as big numbers, they are people who are in desperate need of speedy and continuous assistance and relief, and I know every little bit counts,"
The Philippines has so far filed 241 diplomatic protests against China since the Permanent Court of Abritration ruled against Beijing’s massive claims in 2016, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official disclosed Monday.