Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., the parent company of Uniqlo, has pledged JPY 30 million (approximately US$185,000) and 2,000 items of AIRism clothing to support recovery efforts in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck on June 8. The aid, directed to the SM Foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation, follows previous emergency distributions by UNIQLO Philippines … Read more
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has initiated relief operations for victims of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8. The agency is currently deploying 10,500 food packs to assist families in areas reeling from the disaster, which affected more than 173,000 households and caused widespread destruction and loss of life. … Read more
Indonesia is seeking to strengthen its energy resilience by establishing Russia as a key partner, with a specific focus on potential cooperation in civil nuclear technology. Foreign Minister Sugiono, representing Indonesia at an ASEAN summit in Kazan, proposed that Moscow assist in diversifying the nation’s energy sources and shielding the region from external shocks caused … Read more
A Hawke’s Bay mother has launched a formal complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) after her infant daughter was hospitalized twice for “failure to thrive,” a condition she alleges went unmonitored by her Tamariki Ora provider. The infant, Soleia, lost 400 grams in three days and dropped to the second percentile in growth, … Read more
Grammy-winning singer Duffy is returning to the public eye following a years-long withdrawal from the music industry triggered by a traumatic abduction and rape in 2010. The singer, known for hits like “Mercy,” revealed in 2020 that she was drugged, held captive for four weeks, and subjected to severe abuse, an ordeal that left her … Read more
The August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) has formally rejected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano’s comparison of his current political struggles to the historical fight of the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. against the Marcos dictatorship. In a statement released June 14, 2026, the group labeled the senator’s remarks as “highly insulting” and “delusional,” while reiterating … Read more
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) marked the 128th Philippine Independence Day on Friday, June 12, with calls for citizens to protect national sovereignty and foster “positive peace.” Officials emphasized that the anniversary of the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain … Read more
Indonesian trade officials remain confident that exports to the United States will remain resilient despite ongoing tariff uncertainty, as temporary trade measures are set to expire on July 24. While the US government currently enforces a 10% tariff on Indonesian goods, the potential for future adjustments under Section 301 of US trade law keeps exporters … Read more
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin reviewed progress on Indonesia’s National Car project in Subang, West Java, on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the government’s plan to build a domestic automotive hub. The project, which utilizes state-owned manufacturer Pindad, aims to reach an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles to boost industrial self-sufficiency and electric vehicle … Read more
Superintendent Naidoo’s decision to run for the Labour Party has ignited a critical debate regarding the boundaries of political neutrality for high-ranking law enforcement officials. As senior officers transition from public service to political candidacy, institutions face growing pressure to manage conflicts of interest and safeguard the public’s perception of impartial policing. Why is the … Read more