Tory MP praises Ukrainians as brave for turning out in big numbers to vote

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper is promising support to the people of Ukraine who voted in a presidential election on Sunday. Congratulations to the people...

Solon wants PAGCOR’s authority to license casinos revoked

MANILA — A House leader is seeking the amendment of Republic Act 9487, otherwise known as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation Charter, as the law...

Recto files bill prohibiting expiration of prepaid loads

Business confidence up in Q2 ‘14

MANILA – – Philippine businesses turned more optimistic on the over-all economy in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the previous quarter tracking those in...

Rotating teachers strikes could be the first of many in heated dispute: union

VANCOUVER — Teachers in British Columbia say the government’s plan to dock their pay by 10 per cent won’t stop them from starting job action on...

3 moderate quakes jolt W. Samar, Davao, Marinduque

MANILA — Mild earthquakes shook the provinces of Western Samar, Davao occidental and Marinduque on Monday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)....

Vigan promoted as one of seven wonder cities of the world

The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto is seeking the public’s support to vote for Vigan City to be one of the new seven wonder cities of...

Sign up for Ambassadors’ tour extended

Now on its 9th year, this unique travel package will include a special six-night/seven-day tour package consisting of two programs. The basic package, scheduled from July...

Billionaire Petro Poroshenko wins Ukraine presidential vote

Judging by exit polls, this is new president of #Ukraine, “Chocolate King” Petro Poroshenko: http://t.co/XMM8GRBkpt pic.twitter.com/UUCxRXUnSI — Jim Roberts (@nycjim) May 25, 2014 KIEV, Ukraine —...

Police charge man with murder in slaying of BC hockey mom Julie Paskall

SURREY, B.C. — Authorities in British Columbia charged a suspect with second degree murder on Saturday in connection with the slaying of hockey mom Julie Paskall,...