Harper’s rivals try neutralizing niqab with wedge tactics of their own

OTTAWA — The campaign firestorm over women who wear the niqab flared up in Stephen Harper’s face Friday as his Liberal rival tried to turn the...

Mulcair tries to shore up NDP’s social democratic position in final debate

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair was out to shore up his credentials as a social democrat Friday in a French-language debate that’s likely the last...

Conservatives crank up the cultural identity heat before final French debate

OTTAWA — Campaigning Conservatives continued to press the hot buttons Friday, highlighting what they call “barbaric cultural practices” and Muslim facial coverings amid evidence the tight,...

LP leadership condemns ‘offensive’ show during LP’s local activity in Laguna

Ottawa man challenges federal move to revoke citizenship over terrorism

OTTAWA — An Ottawa man serving time for his part in a homegrown terror conspiracy is asking a court to halt the federal government’s attempt to...

Binay: If I lose because of cheating, I will lead ‘People Power’

MANILA – Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay, who has already expressed interest in running for president, vowed that he would lead the next ‘People Power’ if...

Leni Robredo is Roxas’ running-mate, says Drilon

MANILA – Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo, widow of late Interior Secretary Jesse Rebredo, would be the Liberal Party’s (LP) vice-presidential candidate in next year’s national...

Tolentino declares bid to run as Senator in 2016 polls

MANILA – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said on Tuesday that he is set to file his resignation letter to President Benigno Aquino...

De Lima says she’s included in LP senatorial lineup for 2016

MANILA — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Monday confirmed that she is included in the senatorial lineup of the Liberal Party...

Aquino: Good governance important for future of Filipinos, PHL

MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday called on local government officials to push forward his administration’s good governance platform which is important for...