Arianne Lacanilao

PHILIPPINEfest

Russia gives media a look at Syria air operations

HEMEIMEEM AIRBASE – Since early Thursday morning, Russian combat jets have been taking off from this base in western Syria, heading out for more of the...

Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe to announce decision about his future

MONTREAL – Gilles Duceppe is expected to announce today that he is stepping down as leader of the Bloc Quebecois. He has scheduled a news conference...

PAGASA plans to decommission “Lando” from list of typhoon’s names

MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) plans to change the name typhoon “Lando” due to its severe impact on lives and...

Roxas wants ‘nuisance’ namesake disqualified from presidential race

MANILA – Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas II filed a petition to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), asking the agency to declare as nuisance...

2 Chinese consular officials killed, consul general hurt in Cebu City shooting

CEBU CITY – Two Chinese consular officials in Cebu were killed while the consul general was wounded in a shooting incident inside the Lighthouse Restaurant along...

Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and the Backstreet Boys help kick off Balmain H&M collection

NEW YORK – An event Tuesday in New York to launch the new Balmain x H&M collection turned the typical runway show up about 10 notches...

Q&A: ‘Steve Jobs’ screenwriter Aaron Sorkin talks biopics, critics, ‘West Wing’

TORONTO – Aaron Sorkin will remind you that he is a writer when talking about his latest film, “Steve Jobs.” As such, the dialogue-heavy account of...

Belgium’s Princess Astrid part of economic mission to B.C., Alberta next week

VICTORIA – British Columbia and Alberta will host Belgium’s Princess Astrid and more than 200 business and state leaders during a week-long visit, starting Sunday. Canada...

Montreal’s UNTTLD wins $30K prize in Mercedes Benz Start Up for emerging designers

TORONTO – Four years was worth the wait for UNTTLD as the Montreal label was awarded the title and $30,000 cash prize in the Mercedes-Benz Start...