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Vilma Santos criticized over spelling mistakes

MANILA – It looks like the Spelling Bee Award won’t be given to veteran actress Vilma Santos any time soon. In the heat of the National...

Philippines urges Muslim pilgrims to postpone Mecca pilgrimage because of MERS virus

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine health authorities urged Muslim Filipinos Thursday to postpone their annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia due to worries about an often deadly respiratory virus. The...

Spike in garlic prices is product of manipulation — Villar

MANILA—With the very small cost of production of garlic, Senate committee on agriculture chairperson Sen. Cynthia Villar believes there is a price manipulation that resulted in...

Liberal throne speech to focus on jobs, public transit and retirement income

TORONTO—The Liberal government will focus on job creation, public transit and retirement income in a speech from the throne today that opens a rare summer session...

Programs, activities, projects under DAP will remain valid — SC

MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the programs, activities and projects where Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) was used can no longer be undone...

Chinese envoy says Philippines, China must work jointly to boost weak economic ties

MANILA, Philippines—China’s ambassador to the Philippines says economic ties between the two countries are at disappointing levels and both must work to advance their common prosperity. Southeast Asian nations including...

Canada marks the Confederation countdown as it celebrates 147th birthday

OTTAWA—The fathers of Confederation started the clock ticking towards nationhood 150 years ago, and Canadians got into the countdown spirit on Tuesday during this year’s Canada...

SC upholds conviction of broadcaster’s killer

MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) convicting a man for the killing of a broadcaster in...

European shares gain but Asia lacklustre despite China manufacturing improvement

TOKYO—European shares rose Wednesday, led by BNP Paribas after the bank said it had enough funds to pay a nearly $9 billion settlement of charges it...

US Pacific Fleet commander: Hawaii drills will help China, other countries respond to crises