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PoliticsOct 12Social Security commissioner predicts program will last ‘for another 90 years’Frank Bisignano, the commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), said Monday the program will last another 90 years. “This is a long journey. It’s 90 years old. It’ll be around for another 90 years,” Bisignano said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” The SSA will release its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Wednesday, after the Bureau…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12PH wins seat on global aviation training panelTHE state-run Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) has won a historic seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Trainair Plus Steering Committee, boosting the Philippines’ influence in setting global aviation standards. CATC received 76 votes, earning one of the 21 seats open to nominees from around the world during the recently concluded selection process. It is the first time the Philippines will hold a seat on the global panel. “This achievement is a proud milestone for CATC and CAAP. It gives us an opportunity to contribute to international discussions on aviation training, share our experiences, and learn from other countries as we work to strengthen the competencies of the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals,” said CAAP Director General Raul del Rosario. CATC’s representation on the TPSC provides the Philippines with an opportunity to participate in shaping international aviation training initiatives and to contribute to global efforts in capacity development, del Rosario said.manilatimes · philippines
PoliticsOct 12Out in the coldLAST Friday, I attended a forum organized by the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in the aftermath of the 44th Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the Asean Energy Business Forum (AEBF) held at the Philippine International Convention Center last week. Due to a number of unavoidable commitments I was not able to attend the AMEM/AEBF myself and had to rely on my vast network of spooks and informants for updates, so the Friday briefing added some valuable context to what I was hearing, plus the all-important joint statement issued by the Asean energy leaders at the conclusion of the AMEM. As Friday’s forum was organized by renewable energy leaders, there was obviously a clear angle to their focus of what they thought was important in the AMEM/AEBF event, but to be fair, except for only mentioning nuclear energy in passing — it apparently was a much bigger topic in the main meetings — the briefing discussed in detail what seemed to be the priority points during the week. These were, in no particular order, the need to bolster regional resilience against the external shocks to fuel prices, which ideally entails accelerating development of "native" resources (primarily RE, of course) and contingency reserves of critical fuels; the need to accelerate full electrification across the region; pushing harder to advance the energy transition to clean generation sources; and accelerating the development of the Asean Power Grid (APG). I am really trying not to start the week on a negative note, but in listening to the discussion of Friday — and, if I may be brutally frank about it, the non-answers to a couple of questions I raised to the panel of experts — it is hard not to conclude that despite the Philippines’ hosting of these important meetings, by virtue of its holding the Asean chairmanship this year, this country is out in the cold with respect to the development trajectory of the rest of the regional bloc. First of all, the topics of electrification and building up regional reserves — presumably of fuels such as coal, natural gas, diesel and oil — were only vaguely treated, both in the briefing and in the joint statement. The energy ministers “welcomed progress” towards these things (and a lot of others), but there is nothing concrete in place. That seems to be a function of how the Asean works in general, where any common framework for anything is only arrived at by voluntary consensus, and is treated as a mere suggestion that may be followed or not, without consequence, according to individual national needs. In that context, the Asean can agree that the member-states make their individual reserves — or a portion thereof — available to other members, and it seems they are working toward that kind of framework, but on the subject of total electrification, everyone is on their own. It was suggested that working to facilitate the broader development of RE in general and distributed energy resources (rooftop solar and microgrids) in particular would help that, and it probably would, but again, there is little that can be done along those lines in one Asean country that could help advance total electrification in another. In terms of RE development, the AMEM joint statement reaffirmed the targets of a 30-percent renewable energy share in total primary energy supply and 45-percent renewables share target in installed power capacity by 2030 set out in the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (Apaec). This was highlighted during the Friday briefing, but it was also pointed out that the 9th Asean Energy Outlook (AEO) released during the week forecasts less RE deployment during the period up to at least 2030 than it did in last year’s edition. One of the panelists expressed puzzlement about why this was so, as it is an apparent contradiction; in a period with high and volatile conventional fuel prices, one would think there would be incentive to roll out more RE, as it is cheaper in the long run and insulated from those fuel shocks. “We have to look at the data to understand why this is,” the expert said, at which point I stuck up my hand. “Why do you think this is?” I asked. “Well, I wouldn’t want to speculate,” was the reply. Here’s a tip for people who encounter me at forums: Almost every question I ask is one that I already know the answer to, or at least some of it. It’s a test; is there depth and nuance to the information being shared, or are you just blowing sunshine up everyone’s skirt? In this case, I was trying to suss out whether the Asean-wide RE targets are practical, or merely aspirational numbers for the sake of having numbers. That is because the 45 percent by 2030 target is, on its face, rather fantastic; according to the AEO, the Asean countries will need to add 31 gigawatts of RE capacity every year between now and 2030 to hit the target. That’s not absolutely impossible under ideal circumstances; but it’s a stretch at best, and under the current, decidedly less-than-ideal circumstances, which have exposed energy security (meaning simply having energy available) as the biggest risk, countries are going to shift their short-term focus to what they know to be reliable. In an atmosphere of uncertainty, making an investment – and a huge amount of investment is needed – to meet an arbitrary longer-term RE target is much less important than taking the most expedient action to keep the lights on right now. The biggest topic of interest seemed to be the Asean-wide power grid, an initiative that is being heavily supported by big institutions such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank. Unfortunately, despite the optimistic rhetoric, which was also reflected in the AMEM joint statement’s highlighting progress on the Asean Submarine Power Cable Development Framework, from a practical standpoint the APG initiative is virtually irrelevant as far as the Philippines is concerned, thanks to geography. Out of all the interconnection projects on the menu in the Asean Interconnection Masterplan Study (there are 20 total), only one, a connection between the southern tip of Palawan and the northern tip of Sabah, involves the Philippines, and it is foreseen for some future indefinite date. Even then, making it useful to the Philippines would require connecting Palawan to the rest of the Philippine grid — which it isn’t now — and then connecting the grid on the island of Borneo to the rest of the Asean grid, through additional undersea connections to Java, Sumatra and then Peninsular Malaysia. My sense listening to all of this is that, in spite of hopeful ambitions and willingness to participate on a regional level, the Philippines is just as out in the cold and on its own in terms of energy development and evolution after the AMEM/AEBF as it was before. Maybe we can learn from what the others are doing, but we still have to do it all ourselves. ben.kritz@manilatimes.net Bluesky: @benkritz.bsky.social Website: www.badmannersgunclub.commanilatimes · philippines
PoliticsOct 12Trump Superfan Candidate Pledges Total ObedienceThe Bulwark: “Ladies and gentlemen, we found him: the Trumpiest congressional candidate in the country. As Donald Trump’s favorables have declined, putting previously untouchable seats in deep-red states into play, Republicans are quietly trying to distance themselves from the lame-duck president—even in places Trump carried by double digits. You’d think that would be the case […]politicalwire · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticketMusa’s greatest political asset may ultimately be what the public does not yet know about him — provided the campaign can turn that uncertainty into discovery The post Buba Musa: Little-known name carrying PRP’s VP ticket appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 12HDK demands probe into alleged sting operation against SiddaramaiahHDK has demanded a probe into an alleged sting operation targeting Siddaramaiah. This suggests a political controversy involving potential misconduct.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 12UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EUPM Burnham confirms talks in Brussels next month, insisting the British public will be 'the boss' of the reset.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalateOpposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.NPR News
PoliticsOct 12Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for EuropeChancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 12Can Glucksmann halt the Mélenchon dynamic?Le paysage politique se clarifie à gauche. Une opposition claire émerge entre Raphaël Glucksmann, vainqueur dimanche de la primaire PS-Place Publique dès le premier tour, qui refuse toute alliance avec La France insoumise, et Jean-Luc Mélenchon qui veut couler définitivement la sociale démocratie. Que change la victoire de Glucksmann pour le candidat Insoumis ? Le […]Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 12A.P. Congress leader seeks resignation of CEC, PM Modi and HM Shah over SIRAn A.P. Congress leader has called for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Prime Minister Modi, and Home Minister Shah concerning an issue denoted as "SIR". This highlights a political controversy involving high-ranking government officials.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 12Jangaon MLA faults complaint against himThe Jangaon MLA has criticized a complaint filed against him. This indicates a minor local political dispute.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 12Europe expands sanctions on Russia's military industry: a forceful rejection of Trump's pact with PutinEuropean bloc foreign ministers added 1,569 companies and individuals linked to Russian arms manufacturing to their blacklist. The measure seeks to hit the medium-sized industry supplying Moscow's army and responds to the understanding between Washington and the Kremlin.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Live executions make us no different than the terrorists we hateMarine veteran Joslin Joseph argues that the Trump administration's proposal to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter reflects a regression in American values driven by a fear of terrorism.The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacyIn the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged by 64 percent. But at the same time there have been signs of division in the organisation Kirk founded and the MAGA movement more generally: far-right figures are vying for Kirk’s legacy, while conspiracy theories circulate regarding his death. But as the midterms approach, how do activists on the ground see the future of the conservative youth movement? And who, if anyone, can take on Kirk’s mantle? France 24 travelled to the place Turning Point was founded - Phoenix, ArizonFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Do Republicans want Mike Johnson as their leader if they lose House majority?House Speaker Mike Johnson is responding to questions about his future if Republicans lose control of the lower chamber. CBS News' Robert Costa reports.CBS News
PoliticsOct 12Governor Oyebanji dissolves cabinet, retains threeOyebanji described members of his dissolved State Executive Council as a formidable team whose contributions helped his administration deliver on its promises to the people. The post Governor Oyebanji dissolves cabinet, retains three appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 12Nobel Peace Prize winner criticises Trump over 'negative and cruel' attacksThis year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize has criticised Donald Trump for his attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling them "completely unlawful" as well as "negative and cruel".Sky News World
PoliticsOct 12MPSC paper leak case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests another accusedThe case relates to the alleged leak of the question paper for the MPSC Drug Inspector (Group B) recruitment examination held in March 2026The Hindu
PoliticsOct 12CJN Warns Lawyers Against Forum Shopping Ahead Of Elections, Says It Risks Conflicting Court OrdersThe Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, however, disclosed that the Supreme Court handled 2,456 matters during the 2025/2026 legal year and delivered 411 judgments. The post CJN Warns Lawyers Against Forum Shopping Ahead Of Elections, Says It Risks Conflicting Court Orders appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 12Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."CNBC
PoliticsOct 12Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Dissolves Cabinet, Retains CPS And OthersOyebanji described members of his dissolved State Executive Council as a formidable team whose contributions helped his administration deliver on its promises to the people. The post Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Dissolves Cabinet, Retains CPS And Others appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 12What’s the White House press pool?The Justice Department is investigating the five TV networks that make up the White House TV press pool. Here’s how the pool works.NBC News
PoliticsOct 12N267bn in education funds lie idle as 70% of Nigerian children can’t readMore than N267 billion in released basic education intervention funds remained unspent as of August 2026, while over N65 billion in counterpart funding was yet to be accessed by states, the federal government has disclosed, raising fresh concerns over the management of resources meant to improve learning outcomes across the country. The post N267bn in education funds lie idle as 70% of Nigerian children can’t read appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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