Escudero welcomes appointment of Espenilla as new BSP chief

MANILA—Sen. Francis Escudero on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. noting that he has always been batting for an insider to replace...

Senate brings back oversight committee on intel funds

MANILA—In light of recent threats to national security, the Senate on Monday night adopted a resolution seeking to create a select oversight committee on intelligence and...

Manitoba premier won’t say how he communicates with staff while in Costa Rica

WINNIPEG—Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister cited security concerns Monday as he refused to answer opposition questions about how he stays in touch with staff while at his...

Gov’t should also focus on war against terrorism

MANILA—In the wake of the twin explosions that rocked Quiapo district last week, a senator on Tuesday urged the government to also prioritize counter-terrorism efforts aside...

Hollande, Macron chair celebration of ‘Victory in Europe’ Day in Paris

PARIS—France’s outgoing President Francois Hollande and president-elect Emmanuel Macron on Monday led a ceremony in central Paris to mark the 72nd anniversary of the end of...

Centrist Emmanuel Macron becomes France’s youngest president

2 dead, 6 hurt in twin Quiapo blasts

MANILA—Two explosions rocked Quiapo, Manila Saturday, killing two persons and injuring six others. The first blast took place at 5:55 p. buy strattera online achievephysiorehab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/png/strattera.html no...

85 students hospitalised after gas leakage in south-east Delhi

NEW DELHI—Eighty-five school students were hospitalised Saturday after they complained of irritation in the eyes due to gas leakage from a container depot near their school...

Cloudiness, some rain likely till Sunday

MANILA—Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening will prevail over Metro Manila and rest of the...

Refugee claimants coming to Canada through the United States not new

MONTREAL — One spring morning, Alfredo Rivas and his wife, who was seven months pregnant, grabbed the small bags containing their remaining belongings and headed north...