Ottawa introduces new legislation to speed up removal of foreign criminals

TORONTO — The federal government has introduced new legislation to speed up the process of removing foreign nationals who have committed serious crimes in Canada. Minister...

Victoria woman’s surprise delivery delights passengers en route to Tokyo

VANCOUVER — The pregnancy test came back negative, so the couple from Victoria dismissed the rumblings inside Ada Guan’s stomach as a blip. On a flight...

China concerned about possible US patrols around disputed islands

BEIJING — China on Wednesday expressed “serious concern” about reports that the U.S. is considering sending military ships and planes to challenge Chinese claims to islands...

10 Chinese arrested for killing giant panda, selling parts

Magnitude 5.1 quake shakes parts of Bicol

MANILA — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck parts of Bicol region close to midnight Wednesday, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its...

Aquino thanks Pacquiao for bringing honor to country

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III has thanked Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao for bringing honor to the Philippines by fighting with courage and skill, especially...

Palace appoints new government officials and judges, nominates ambassadors

MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday announced the appointment of new government officials and Regional Trial Court (RTC) judges, and the nomination of new ambassadors. Appointed as...

Hanging clothes on MMDA steel fences not a criminal offense — Tolentino

MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Wednesday the use of MMDA steel fences by residents as clotheslines “violates the cultural sensibility but...

31 reportedly killed in Valenzuela factory fire

MANILA – Without a release of the official casualty count yet, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) estimated that about 31 were killed in a factory...

AFP allows tourists in Kalayaan islands

MANILA –The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) gave a go signal to the Kalayaan municipal government to allow tourists to travel to the Kalayaan island...