The stakes are high: The choices America makes today will determine whether it remains a global leader or cedes ground to an authoritarian superpower. Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s newly minted Secretary of State, has cast a critical spotlight on China, describing it as a “potent and dangerous near-peer adversary” that …
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China deploys another vessel near Zambales
This handout aerial photo taken on January 13, 2025 and released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on January 14 shows Chinese Coast Guard ship 5901 sailing in the South China Sea (Philippine Coast Guard / Handout via AFP) MANILA, Philippines —The China Coast Guard (CCG) sustained its presence in …
Read More »PH, EU gov’ts eye aviation master plan
AVIATION PLAN. Officials and representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) pose for a photo. The two organizations are collaborating to develop a comprehensive Civil Aviation Master Plan. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is collaborating with the …
Read More »Pregnancy bill loses support
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros (Courtesy: Senator Risa Hontiveros/Facebook) 7 senators abandon SB 1979; substitute bill in the works Seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill No. 1979, also known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act, two days after President Marcos vowed to veto the measure …
Read More »House bill proposes death penalty for corruption
HB 1211 seeks to impose death by firing squad for public officials, from the president to the lowest barangay official, who are convicted by the Sandiganbayan of graft and corruption, malversation of public funds and plunder. (Philstar.com / File Photo) MANILA, Philippines — A congressman from Mindanao has filed House …
Read More »This land is not your land: Trump moves to limit access to U.S. citizenship
The U.S. president stunned immigration watchers with a Day 1 order that went way further than expected. It includes families legally in the U.S. on work visas, and could render some kids stateless. An epic legal battle lies ahead. His challenge to birthright citizenship is more sweeping than expected, affects …
Read More »Trudeau, premiers urge shoppers to buy Canadian as country prepares for a trade war
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the country’s premiers met again on Wednesday to continue crafting a strategy to hit back at President Donald Trump as the threat of U.S. trade action becomes more acute. First ministers vow to tackle long-standing internal trade barriers to boost the Canadian economy. Premiers focus …
Read More »Hours left for Liberal leadership candidates to meet 1st deadline as race clips along
Candidates yearning to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have until this evening to clear the race’s first hurdle, although it could still take a few days to see who’s made the cut. Candidates need to pay $50K refundable deposit by 5 p.m. ET. Candidates yearning to replace Prime Minister Justin …
Read More »Is Meta boosting Trump and Vance on Facebook and Instagram?
Meta is pushing back on claims from social media users who say they’ve been forced to follow Facebook and Instagram accounts belonging to U.S. President Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance. Social media giant says official accounts change hands between administrations. Why you might suddenly be …
Read More »Evacuations ordered as new, fast-moving wildfire threatens remote communities north of L.A.
More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand. Winds are not as fast as earlier this month, …
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