If elected, Pacman to fill up ‘mega’ jail with corrupt officials

MANILA – Presidential candidate Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao said if elected, his administration would do away with impunity in going after corruption in government, ensuring that prisons...

Robredo to initiate full disclosure policy as first EO

MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo’s first executive order if ever she gets elected as president is a full disclosure policy in order to promote greater transparency...

Indonesia battles a push to postpone elections – and undermine its fragile democracy

Indonesia’s next general elections are not until Valentine’s Day 2024. But in Indonesian politics, that is not far away. The country’s oligarchic political elites are already...

Australian writing and publishing faces ‘grinding austerity’ as funding continues to decline

It was a grim federal budget for arts and culture on Tuesday night. With the end of the Morrison government’s pandemic stimulus program for culture, the...

Jurisdictions looking to decriminalize small amounts of drugs to curb overdose deaths

OTTAWA — Some Canadian cities and provinces are trying to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in their jurisdictions as thousands of people die of...

Cattle helping to manage B.C. wildfire risk with targeted grazing

A handful of ranchers in British Columbia’s Interior are getting readyto graze their cattle in concentrated areas near homes and community infrastructure, where they’ll eat the...

House continues to find ways to boost energy industry

MANILA – The House Committee on Energy, chaired by Pampanga 2nd District Representative Juan Miguel “Mikey” Macapagal Arroyo, has passed important laws to ensure adequate and affordable...

PRRD may provide extra funds for more evacuation hubs

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte may provide additional funding for the construction of more evacuation centers, a Cabinet official said Sunday. Department of Human Settlements and Urban...

Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need COVID-19 test to come to Canada

Three reasons why you feel stressed when trying to relax – and what you can do about it

Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this...