DFA: Benham Rise part of Philippines’ EEZ under 2012 UN ruling

MANILA—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reiterated that Benham Rise is part of the Philippines’ continental shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In a...

One dead, 28 sent to hospital in Highway 401 crash east of Toronto

LEEDS, Ont. — One person has died after a crash involving at least 30 vehicles on a highway east of Toronto. Kingston General Hospital spokeswoman Meagan...

Govt still pursuing peace despite new NPA attacks— Bello

MANILA—Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) Peace Panel Chief Negotiator Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Tuesday said efforts to achieve lasting peace continue despite...

250 skulls exhumed from mass grave in east Mexico

MEXICO CITY—More than 250 human skulls have been found in a mass grave in Mexico’s east state of Veracruz, state prosecutor Jorge Winckler said on Tuesday....

SC to De Lima camp: Wait for RTC action on pending motions

MANILA—Supreme Court Justices on Tuesday asked the camp of detained Senator Leila De Lima why they immediately elevated the case to the high tribunal even before...

Unbearable: Canadian Polar Bears reaching humans in search of food

MOSCOW—In the frosty northern reaches of Canada’s province of Ontario, residents have begun to report polar bear sightings and encounters. Experts believe that climate change and...

Trump White House sees “deep state” behind opposition, leaks

NEW YORK—The White House and its allies are stepping up their attacks on a foe typically associated with fragile democracies, military coups and spy thrillers. The...

Duterte OKs national security guidelines for bureaucracy

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the enhanced National Security Policy ‎2017-2022 (NSP) that serves as guide for the government bureaucracy in the efforts to safeguard national...

Customs suspends accreditation of Mighty Corporation

MANILA—The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday has suspended the accreditation of Mighty Corporation (MC), thus, barring all import activities of the company. In a two-page...

SC denies inhibition motion vs Justice Jardeleza on oral arguments on De Lima plea