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DFA formally accepts China’s assistance for Marawi City

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has formally accepted the assistance offered by China for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Marawi City which suffered major damages in the five-month battle against terrorist groups in 2017.

UN secretary-general arrives in Ukraine

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, April 27, that he has arrived in Ukraine.

World’s oldest person dies at age 119

The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, died last April 19 at the age of 119 in Japan.

Duterte to skip US-ASEAN meet

President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will not attend the summit of leaders of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to be hosted next month by United States (US) President Joe Biden.

Russia warns of ‘serious’ risk of WW3

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday, April 25, the unceasing “proxy war” between Russia and Ukraine could further escalate into a global conflict.

‘Vote anywhere’ scheme offered for overseas Filipino voters in Macau, Hong Kong

To increase overseas absentee voter turnout, the Philippine Consulate in Shanghai, China said Wednesday, April 27, that there will be a “vote anywhere” scheme for Filipino voters in Xiamen, Macau, and Hong Kong.

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