Canada commits cargo planes to ship arms for Kurdish fighters in Iraq

Hong Kong media magnate appears in video to counter rival paper’s fake obit of him

HONG KONG—A Hong Kong pro-democracy media magnate appeared in a humorous video to counter an obituary of him published Thursday in a rival newspaper. Next Media...

Stalling of another MRT-3 train not related to Wednesday accident, says management

MANILA — After a Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 train stalled near the EDSA-Santolan Station on Friday afternoon, the MRT management assured that it has nothing...

DILG chief clarifies involvement in alleged extortion case vs NFA administrator

MANILA – Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II clarified on Friday the involvement of his name in the alleged extortion...

443 Filipinos in Libya board PHL evacuation ship

MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA)—A total of 443 Filipinos stranded in violence-plagued Libya have boarded the evacuation ship commissioned by the Philippine government, the Department of Foreign...

CHR conducts dialogue with ‘duty bearers’ and ‘rights holders’ on freedom of assembly

MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA)—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) spearheaded a peaceful dialogue on Thursday between Philippine National Police (PNP) officials or the so-called “duty bearers”...

Government focused on ensuring safety of commuters in light of MRT mishap

MANILA, Aug. 14—The Palace said Thursday that ensuring the safety of commuters is a major goal of the government. online pharmacy http://healthdirectionsinc.com/newsite/html/elavil.html with best prices today...

SC will not participate on Congress’ JDF probe

MANILA – Citing pending appeals on cases involving the Priority Development Fund (PDAF), Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno said that the Supreme Court (SC) will not...

Philippine workers, group of foreigners evacuated from Libya by ship

Nearly 500 Filipino workers and a small number of foreigners were evacuated from Libya on Thursday, August 14, via a ship chartered by the Philippines, the...

Amid crippling drought, California lawmakers pass $7.5 billion water plan; now heads to voters

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Driven to action by the state’s historic drought, California lawmakers on Wednesday voted to place a $7.5 billion water plan before voters in November. The...