Kaycee Valmonte
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Past articles by Kaycee:
Power over Asia: China not far behind US, but in ‘arrested development’
The Australian think tank said Washington’s lead is largely due to Beijing’s weaknesses. → Read More
‘Middle power’: With gains in military capability, Philippines ranks 16th in Asia Power Index
The index measures power based on its resources – such as economic and military capability, resilience, among others – and the influence it has over other states, non-state actors, and international events. → Read More
News from home: Delayed Saudi OFW payouts, 51% of Pinoy families feel poor
From news of a longer delay for payouts to overseas Filipino workers owed salaries by Saudi Arabia companies to 51% of Filipino families feeling poor amid the rising cost of living, these are among our headlines from the past week we think you should know if you’re a Filipino based abroad. → Read More
News from home: Bringing trafficking victims home, New Year’s Day airport glitch
These are among our headlines from the past week we think you should know if you’re a Filipino based abroad. → Read More
US VP Harris off to Palawan for engagements with local community, Coast Guard
United States Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to Puerto Princesa in Palawan, where she will meet with civil society leaders and the Philippine Coast Guard. → Read More
US Vice President Harris arrives in Manila
She is the highest-ranking US official to have visited the country in five years, following former US President Donald Trump’s visit in 2017. → Read More
Fil-Ams hope voters consider immigration, Asian hate at US midterm polls
As in previous US polls, immigration remains a hot issue for candidates and for voters. → Read More
'Election denialism' stalks US midterm polls, puts democracies abroad at risk
"Democracy isn't just people voting for the winner, it's having the outcome of that vote respected by the loser," Greg Winger, professor at the University of Cincinnati’s School of International and Public Affairs, told Philstar.com. → Read More
Typhoon Karding: DFA suspends consular services in cyclone-hit areas
The Department of Foreign Affairs is temporarily suspending its consular operations in areas affected by super typhoon Karding (international name: Noru). → Read More
Ahead of Marcos' first visit, Mary Jane Veloso’s parents ask help on clemency
Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first ever state visit, parents of detained overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso are calling on the new chief executive to ask Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo to grant their daughter executive clemency on humanitarian grounds. → Read More
Beyond business, are alt-proteins better for the planet and people?
Experts said that widespread adoption of alternative proteins can play a vital role in tackling climate change and meeting the demands of the growing population. → Read More
Beyond business, are alt-proteins better for the planet and people?
Experts said that widespread adoption of alternative proteins can play a vital role in tackling climate change and meeting the demands of the growing population. → Read More
After 6th Hague ruling anniversary, China insists tribunal decision is 'illegal'
China continues to insist that the 2016 Hague ruling, which invalidated its nine-dash claims over the South China Sea, is "illegal, null and void." → Read More
Second gentleman Emhoff to lead US delegation to Marcos Jr.’s inauguration
US President Joe Biden has tasked a seven-man delegation to attend the inauguration of president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. this Thursday. → Read More
No shortage of nurses but low pay, lack of tenure driving them abroad
While nurses opting to go abroad in search of better opportunities is not new, this time, the wave of resignations comes just as the country is anticipating another surge in COVID-19 infections. → Read More
Vice president-elect Sara Duterte takes oath as 15th vice president
Vice president-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio took her oath as the country's vice president 11 days ahead of the start of her term. → Read More
Consulate in Hong Kong warns against sending obscene photos, videos
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong is warning Filipinos to refrain from posting indecent photos and videos on social media platforms after the foreign service post received complaints. → Read More
Philippines files diplomatic protest vs China’s fishing ban that covers West PH Sea
The Philippines had once again filed a diplomatic protest against China’s annual fishing moratorium in some areas of the South China Sea for three and a half months as it extends to some parts of the West Philippine Sea. → Read More
Comelec says party-lists may be proclaimed by Thursday
The proclamation had to be postponed because the poll body declared a failure of elections in Tubaran, Lanao del Sur due to “violence, threats, and intimidation" on May 9. → Read More
Poll body eyes proclamation of senators, party-lists by early next week
The Commission on Elections on Sunday said it might proclaim senators and party-lists by Tuesday. → Read More