Losers in BSKE told to surrender gov’t property ASAP

MANILA – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday ordered all losing candidates in the just-concluded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to immediately surrender all...

Pinay who gave up savings to save elderly ward vs. Hamas flying home

Senators prefer ‘West Philippine Sea’ in environmental case vs. China

MANILA – Several senators expressed their reluctance on changing the name of “West Philippine Sea” to “Sea of Asia” considering the clarity in territorial rights. Senator...

PH ranks 7th in ‘fastest-growing’ global remote work hubs

MANILA – The Philippines is the seventh “fastest-growing” remote work hub in the world, according to work and travel platform Nomad List. In a statement, Communications...

PH has the right to patrol WPS – NSA

MANILA – The country has the right to patrol all parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS), including Bajo De Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal), as this...

PBBM to BSKE winners: Be honest, serve people well

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the proclaimed winners of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections to be honest at...

Schools know sharing sex ed lessons with parents is vital – it’s something they already do

The education secretary Gillian Keegan has written to schools in England stating that they should be sharing relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) teaching materials with...

King Charles in Kenya: despite past tensions, the visit is a sign of a strong relationship with Britain

King Charles’ visit to Kenya this week is the British monarch’s first to a Commonwealth nation since his coronation in September 2022. The visit comes during...

The Israel-Hamas war benefits Russia, but so would playing peacemaker

The recent official visit to Moscow by representatives from Hamas and Iran was roundly condemned by Israel. A spokesperson for Israel’s foreign ministry called the visit...

Canadian Government’s Risk Level for Lebanon Raised to Highest Level

Last week, the Canadian government elevated its risk assessment for Lebanon to the highest level, advising against all travel to the region. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie...