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PH starts temporary hosting of 300 Afghans

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View in browser   |   Download our app January 7, 2025 WELCOME TO MANILA Some 300 Afghan nationals, among them children, arrive in the Philippines aboard a chartered flight on Monday to complete the processing of their US special immigrant visas for their immigration to the United States. They are allowed to stay in the country for a maximum of 59 days.  —PHOTO COURTESY OF US EMBASSY Hi there. PH starts temporary hosting of 300 Afghans Manila agreed last July to temporarily host a US visa processing center for 300 Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America, with Washington covering the costs of their stay including food, housing, security, and transport. China's biggest coast guard vessel continues to trespass in PH waters, maintaining its "illegal presence" in the country's exclusive economic zone despite being "directed to depart immediately and to notify us of your intentions" by Manila. Holy tomato! A fresh headache for households so early in the year with tomato prices in Metro Manila going up by as much as 400 percent or P200/kilo since the weekend, due to short  supply following the wave of typhoons last year. In Indonesia, an ambitious $4.3-B free-meal program has been launched to combat stunted growth from malnutrition, with millions of nutritious meals to be provided to schoolchildren and pregnant women --  a hero program worth emulating. Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Colin Farrell, the films "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Perez" were the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, which ushers in Hollywood's awards season that culminates with the Oscars in March. Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. OPINION Looking back, looking ahead All told, Philippine agriculture is in crisis, and the solutions continue to be elusive despite massive budgets having been allotted to the sector in recent years. It is time to have an earnest multisectoral effort to examine what keeps ailing this vital backbone sector of our economy. By Cielito F. Habito  BUSINESS John Hay on lockdown as BCDA takes over BAGUIO CITY—Camp John Hay guests and employees were stranded outside this popular leisure estate on Monday morning due to a three-hour lockdown as court sheriffs enforced the government takeover of the former American facility. By Vincent Cabreza SPORTS Cone, Kings set eyes on 'standard' Barangay Ginebra opened the new year with a commanding 93-81 win over San Miguel, showcasing their dominance after a buzzer-beater win over Magnolia. Coach Tim Cone emphasized consistency as the Gin Kings, now 5-2, prepare to face redhot NorthPort. "Your approach has to stay solid as you try to create a standard with the way you play," Cone said. "[T]hat's ... what we're more focused on." By Denison Rey A. Dalupang Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions LIFESTYLE Sticking to fitness resolutions is difficult: Rethink your approach Starting the new year right is the goal, and for many people, this can be achieved by adopting a healthy lifestyle. They then make fitness resolutions, from cutting down on carbs and sugar to working out and being more active. By Jocelyn Valle INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE Artist's vision of a culture hub enlivens rustic Iranian district​ SHIRAZ, IRAN—In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighborhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. By AFP Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the Philippine Daily Inquirer's premium subscription service. Register for a free 30-day trial to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, exclusive stories and more. REGISTER NOW © 2025 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay La Paz, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime