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PH highlights progress on human rights at UN, calls for international action on climate change and enhancement of rights of migrants

  Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Evan P. Garcia delivered the Philippines’ country statement at the High-Level Segment of the …

PH Embassy holds briefing on Shariah Law for Filipino community in Brunei Darussalam

  The Philippine Embassy in Brunei Darussalam held a briefing on Shariah Law for members of the Filipino Community on …

Top UN officials meet with DFA on Post-Yolanda recovery and disaster risk reduction

  Department of Foreign Affairs Acting Secretary Evan P. Garcia met with the top United Nations Officials in charge of …

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Etihad Airways says technical glitch briefly halted flights into Abu Dhabi airport

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Dozens of flights to the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi were diverted …

Brunei sultan urges country to support Islamic law, says outsiders should respect the decision

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s ruling sultan on Thursday hit back at foreign criticism of the looming implementation of a …

Lights, Camera, Action: Hollywood North coming to a screen near you

  As the fourth-largest centre for film and TV production in North America, Vancouver – also known as “Hollywood North” …

Jose Mari Azarraga’s surprise party for 75th birthday

  Wife Jo Azarraga, children Tony Azarraga, Trina Owens and Tanya Warner and the grandchildren gave SK Jose Mari Azarraga …

KC Bishop Greco Assembly had their Blessing of the Sword

  Bishop Charles P. Greco Assembly # 2113 Sir Knights’ swords were blessed at ceremonies held at St. Aidan Church …

Unanimous support for fuller disclosure of MPs’ travel, hospitality expenses

Photo: Facebook Page of Elizabeth May OTTAWA – All parties in the House of Commons have joined forces to support …