Trudeau announces Canadian bid for 2021 seat on UN’s Security Council

NEW YORK—Canada will vie for a seat on the Security Council for a two-year term starting in 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today. The members...

Donald Trump: Is he the quintessential Florida man?

TAMPA, Fla. – Donald Trump drew thousands to his rallies around the Sunshine State, basking in their adoration, his face glowing like a Florida orange as...

Rubio ends White House quest after humiliating Florida loss

MIAMI – Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio dropped out of the race for president Tuesday, ending his White House bid after a humbling loss in his...

Ombudsman files criminal raps vs. Valenzuela mayor, 9 others for Kentex fire

PNP to enforce strong police visibility in transport terminals on Holy Week

MANILA – With the Holy Week rush expected to begin this weekend, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will maintain strong police visibility in...

IC chief cites need to include casinos as AMLA covered entities

MANILA – Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel Dooc on Tuesday stressed the need to “put more teeth” on the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) following the transfer of...

Poe retains lead in Pulse Asia survey

MANILA – Independent presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe retained the top spot in the Pulse Asia survey, earning 28 percent from the presidential survey conducted from...

SC junks petitions seeking to stop K to 12 program

MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc on Tuesday dismissed several petitions seeking to stop the implementation of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K to...

President Aquino, LP family pay tribute to former Senate President Jovito Salonga

MANILA – President Benigno Aquino III and members of the ruling Liberal Party (LP) on Tuesday held a necrological service in honor of former Senate President...

Patient has no fear of dying: Manitoba court grants wish for doctor’s aid in death

WINNIPEG – Manitoba has become the latest province to have a court grant a patient the right to die with the help of a doctor. Chief...