B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian drops bid to replace Mulcair at federal party’s helm

OTTAWA—British Columbia MP Peter Julian pulled the plug Thursday on his bid to lead the federal New Democrats, saying he’d failed to raise the kind of...

Trillanes apology ‘good’ for Senate — Ejercito

MANILA — All it takes is an apology from Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV for Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito to cancel any plans of filing an ethics...

Imee Marcos’ detention room ‘very comfortable’ — House leader

MANILA — The possible detention room of Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos at the House of Representatives will have a WiFi connection and other basic amenities...

Pacquiao should consider retirement — Lacson

MANILA – Boxer-senator Manny Pacquiao should consider being a full-time public servant after his loss against Australian boxer Jeff Horn in an unanimous decision Sunday afternoon....

NDP to form a government in British Columbia, Liberals out after 16 years

Escudero: No plans to accept Cabinet post

MANILA — With two years left until he completes his term as senator, Sen. Francis Escudero said he has no plans of accepting the Justice Secretary...

Arroyo lauds Duterte for boosting gov’t troops’ morale

MANILA — As President Rodrigo Duterte marks his first year in office, his predecessor commended the sustained efforts of the current administration to boost the morale...

Gordon plan to clip DOJ chief’s powers unconstitutional — Aguirre

MANILA — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Wednesday said the plan of Sen. Richard Gordon to enact a law stripping the powers of a Justice...

Coming Liberal bills to reform Access to Information, national security measures

OTTAWA—The Trudeau government plans to cap the spring sitting of Parliament with long-awaited legislation on Access to Information and national security—bills unlikely to be debated by...

A ballgame of unity, spirit, friendly rivalry, won by Dems

WASHINGTON—Republicans and Democrats joined in a spirited, friendly rivalry at their annual Congressional Baseball game, many fresh from the penetrating horror of the ballfield shooting rampage...