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This November 2023 photo shows the booth of the Philippines at the World Travel Market in London. (Tourism Promotions Board / Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has earned another accolade after being named the “Destination of the Year” award at the 9th TripZilla Excellence Awards 2023. This was announced …

Israel pulled its troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip in 2005, and two years later, Hamas took power. The United Nations is falling hopelessly into the clutches of Hamas with its recent statements that establish suspicions that anti-Israel sentiment has taken over the multilateral organization. Hamas, which had mastered …

This photo shows former Senator Leila De Lima (Philstar.com / Ian Laqui) MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Leila de Lima is set to be released after over six years of detainment for alleged involvement in the New Bilibid Prison illegal drug trade, as the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 206 granted …

Senators on Sunday called for an investigation into how some foreigners were able to obtain authentic, government-issued IDs—including passports—with one lawmaker warning that the budget for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) could be recalled over the issue.  Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday joined calls for a thorough investigation of …

President Ferdinand Marcos named Rafael Consing Jr. as President and Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Maharlika Investment Corporation, Malacañang said on Monday. “Mr. Consing is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing the corporation’s investment strategies and contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the Philippines,” the …

Speaker Martin Romualdez  Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday said the final implementing rules and regulations (IRR) governing the Maharlika Investment Corp. would protect the fund from the dangers of political interference. “This move is a significant step towards enhancing corporate governance and ensuring that the Maharlika Investment Fund …

Detained former senator Leila De Lima attends the hearing on the remaining charges against her at the Regional Trial Court in Muntinlupa City on Friday, November 4, 2022. (The STAR / Russell Palma)  MANILA, Philippines — As former Senator Leila De Lima works to rebuild her life following a Muntinlupa …

The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are rising, the head of the World Health Organization said on Sunday, as a fierce Israeli assault continues in the Hamas-controlled strip.  Israel says it is homing in on Palestinian Hamas militants who launched deadly attacks last …

David Cameron, the former U.K. prime minister who resigned after campaigning for the losing side in a Brexit referendum he called, has been named the country’s new foreign secretary.  PM Rishi Sunak shakes up leadership team with unusual move as Conservatives lag in the polls. David Cameron, the former U.K. …

Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released his audit of the federal government’s emissions reduction plan.  To achieve its goals, Canada needs steep emissions cuts in the oil and gas sector. Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released …