Day: April 15, 2025
Ipil has New Bishop, Expected to Tackle Corruption, Climate, and Credible Elections
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Glenn Montebon Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil, a move seen by church leaders and laypeople alike as a fresh chapter for a diocese facing urgent pastoral and social challenges—from environmental degradation and corruption to electoral integrity. The Vatican announced the appointment
Europe Looks East as Rift with Trump Grows Over Trade, Ukraine
As tensions mount between the United States and China, Europe appears to be subtly recalibrating its global alliances—shifting its focus eastward. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reportedly reached out to Beijing within days of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation, signaling a strategic pivot in the EU’s trade posture. The move follows
Could Climate Change Be Reversing Itself? Experts Say: Not So Fast
The question is bold, even hopeful: Could climate change be reversing itself? In an era marked by record-breaking heat, devastating storms, and rising seas, the idea of a natural rebound seems tempting—especially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or localized climate anomalies. But climate scientists caution against premature optimism: the data doesn’t support the
Local Governments Support Boosts Success of PH-US Marine Exercise 2025
COTABATO CITY – Philippine Marine and Army officials on Monday, April 14, expressed gratitude to local government units (LGUs) in Maguindanao del Norte for their strong support during the recently concluded Marine Exercise 2025, a 12-day joint military training activity between Philippine and US forces. The bilateral drills, held from March 31 to April 11,
