John Baird to resign as foreign affairs minister and not run again

OTTAWA — John Baird, one of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s most trusted and high-profile cabinet ministers, is resigning his foreign affairs post and will not seek...

Pakistani teachers arming selves in wake of school massacre

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — When Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a Peshawar school and massacred 150 children and teachers, nobody could fight back. Shabnam Tabinda and some of...

CDC Study: Toddler food often has too much salt, sugar

CHICAGO — Many packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain worrisome amounts of salt and sugar, potentially creating an early taste for foods that may contribute...

Aquino remains committed as PHL’s Chief Executive

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III is not turning his back on his responsibilities just like the issue of the Mamasapano incident. This was stressed by...

SC rules with finality on DAP case

MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday ruled with finality on the case of the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). In the ruling,...

Vice Ganda says: ‘We should all be inspired’ even without a partner

MANILA –Television show host-comedian Vice Ganda says that it is important to always be inspired, with or without a boyfriend or girlfriend. Speaking with reporters after...

Heart hopes parents will attend wedding, but is ready to walk down the aisle alone

MANILA – Actress Heart Evangelista is hoping against hope that her parents will be part of the ceremony, as she weds Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero this...

DFA searching for kin of OFW in coma for six years in Dubai hospital

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is searching for the relatives and friends of Villamor Titco Carreos, a 58-year old overseas Filipino worker...

Pemberton to be arraigned on Feb. 23, says Olongapo judge

Judge Roline Ginez-Jabalde of the Regional Trial Court Branch 74 of Olongapo City said that the arraignment of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton...

Lawmakers calls for AFP to take over Bilibid