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SECURITY HUDDLE. President Marcos Jr. and Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro stand at attention while the national anthem is being played at the start of the second Philippine Air Force Command Conference yesterday. Inset photo shows map of Sabina Shoal where the Coast Guard observed coral dumping by Chinese vessels. Largest …

Parents accompany their children from school after their classes in Manila on April 5, 2024. Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes on April 5, the education department said, as parts of the tropical country endured dangerously high temperatures. (AFP / Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — Parents’ lack …

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla speaks on July 19, 2023. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered an investigation into reported illegal activities by diplomats posted in the Philippines as it stressed that diplomatic immunity is never absolute. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on …

This photo taken on April 19, 2024 shows photos of slain Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega displayed at his family’s home in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. (Photo by Jam Sta. Rosa / AFP)  Puerto Princesa, Philippines—When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead …

Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Raul Angelo Bongalon  Two lawmakers on Monday said the House of Representatives may consider a parallel probe into questions raised on the identity of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo at the Senate. “On the issue of Mayor Alice Guo, I guess it’s a possibility to have a …

Undated file photo of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV shakes hands with presidential spokesman Harry Roque/Geremy Pintolo, file  MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday filed libel and cyber libel charges against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, pro-Duterte vloggers and hosts of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over …

The United Nations is facing scrutiny after lowering its counts of Palestinian women and children killed since Israel began bombing Gaza in its seven-month war against Hamas.  Women, children still account for more than half of identified victims after UN agency revises figures. The United Nations is facing scrutiny after …

The province’s public safety minister has asked the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team to investigate police actions in clearing pro-Palestinian encampments last week from university grounds in Calgary and Edmonton.  Pro-Palestinian encampments were set up at universities in Calgary and Edmonton. The province’s public safety minister has asked the Alberta …

During his first day of testimony at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York, Michael Cohen walked prosecutors through his decade of service as Trump’s legal Mr. Fix It — a solver of problems often tangentially related to his professional title as lawyer.  Michael Cohen also told the court about …

A new marine research centre has opened in Dartmouth, N.S., to co-ordinate the sophisticated underwater platforms used by Canada to gather ocean data.  Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems opened Monday in Dartmouth. A new $25-million marine research centre opened Monday in Dartmouth, N.S., to co-ordinate the sophisticated underwater platforms used …