Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Associated Press 05/20/2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protégé of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near…

Iran’s president missing after helicopter accident in foggy region

Associated Press 05/20/2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a…

Argentina’s incoming president changes tone on Pope Francis

Agence France Presse, Reuters 11/23/2023

VATICAN CITY—Argentina’s right-wing President-elect Javier Milei, who in past years has called Pope Francis everything from a “son of a bitch” to an “imbecile” to the devil’s man on earth, spoke on the phone with his countryman…

Sara Duterte says she is not interested to run for president in 2028

Faith Argosino 11/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has expressed her disinterest in running for president in the 2028 national elections. Duterte said her future decisions would depend on “God’s plan,” saying that she did…

President Bongbong Marcos assures continuous support for Cebu

05/31/2023

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assures the residents of Cebu province that his administration is committed to provide continuous support in achieving national development and economic prosperity.  Speaking at the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the…

Navy trains on missile as commander in chief watches

Nestor Corrales - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ 05/20/2023

President Marcos on Friday witnessed the practice firing of a short-range defensive missile from onboard the BRP Davao Del Sur off San Antonio town in Zambales, the province facing the disputed South China Sea. The President, joined by Speaker…

Bongbong Marcos open to purchase of PH’s first submarine — Zubiri

John Eric Mendoza 05/09/2023

CAVITE CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is “warm to the idea” of purchasing submarines for the country, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Monday, May 8. Zubiri, however, noted that the President “has…

Bongbong Marcos to media: Lead Filipinos in identifying fake news, propaganda

Daphne Galvez 04/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the fourth estate to help Filipinos discern real information from propaganda and be a measure of stability and objectivity. Marcos issued the call during the 50th…

On 30th wedding anniversary, Bongbong Marcos proposes to wife Liza again

Daphne Galvez 04/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — To cap 30 years of marriage, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has asked his wife First Lady Liza to marry him again. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Marcos posted photos of their celebration of…

Republican Hutchinson to run for US president in 2024, urges Trump to drop out

04/03/2023

WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his 2024 US presidential candidacy on Sunday with a proclamation that set him apart from other current or potential Republican candidates: former President Donald Trump should step aside from…

Malacañang: Half day work in government offices on Wednesday, April 5

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 03/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday announced that it would implement a half-day work schedule in all government offices on Wednesday, April 5, to give state workers ample time to prepare for the observance of the Holy…

Vanessa Hudgens named PH global tourism ambassador

Inquirer.net 03/30/2023

“High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens was named a global tourism ambassador for the Philippines during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, March 30. The honorary title was given by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Department…

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