Tories boycott security committee over refusal to release docs on fired scientists

OTTAWA — Erin O’Toole is refusing to name Conservative members to the national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians. The Conservative leader pulled his party’s MPs...

Army deploys communications equipment to typhoon-hit areas

MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday announced that it has deployed additional satellite phones, very small aperture terminal (VSAT), and electric generators to typhoon-affected areas...

‘Odette’ infra damage reaches almost P449-M

MANILA – The damage to infrastructure in regions hit by Typhoon Odette has reached nearly PHP449 million as of Tuesday, the Department of Public Works and Highways...

Foreign aid, goods pour in for ‘Odette’-hit PH

MANILA – Canada, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand have pledged to provide over PHP187.9 million to assist provinces hit hard by the onslaught of Typhoon...

Government of Canada recognizes the Sable Island Humane Establishment as a national historic event

The Sable Island Humane Establishment, a shore-based rescue organization operating between 1801 and 1958 was perhaps the most prominent example of the lifesaving stations and societies...

Celebrate the Joys of the Canadian Winter at the 44th Winterlude

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, is pleased to present the 44th Winterlude programming! Celebrate the joys of the Canadian winter from February 4 to 21,...

More than 3.3M people died from Covid-19 in 2021: WHO chief

GENEVA – More than 3.3 million people have lost their lives to Covid-19 this year – more deaths than from HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), malaria and tuberculosis...

Manila Cathedral raises P3-M for typhoon victims

MANILA – The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, popularly known as the Manila Cathedral, has so far received over PHP3 million in cash donations for the...

Duterte to raise P10-B more for Odette-affected areas

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has committed to raise an additional PHP10 billion for provinces severely affected by Typhoon Odette. Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles...

PNP report on ‘Odette’ casualties subject to validation: DILG