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A report from the the Correctional Service of Canada offers new details of Paul Bernardo’s life behind bars — and what led to the controversial decision to transfer one of Canada’s most infamous killers to a medium security prison.  Privacy commissioner allowed release of new personal details of his case. …

At a Glance Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the  Landbank of the Philippines gave its approval on Friday morning, July 21, to invest P50 billion in Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), the entity responsible for managing and utilizing the fund. Additionally, Diokno says the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) had approved …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said that the Philippines will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into the previous administration’s drug war, saying that the country was done with its dealings with the international tribunal. Speaking to reporters, the President insisted that “we have …

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro is inclined to know what former President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed during their recent meeting to “judge if it is a cause for concern or not.” But Teodoro on Thursday also expressed support for all kinds of moves meant to connect with …

Centino: Address geopolitical issues in troubled waters Outgoing Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino said Thursday his appointment as Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea was brought by the need to refocus government efforts and address pressing concerns in the volatile waterway. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro agreed, …

A Filipino girl who died 30 years ago is in the process of possible sainthood after receiving approval from a bishop at an episcopal conference in the Diocese of Kalibo, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines said. Niña Ruiz-Abad, whose family hails from Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, was just 13 …

DEADLY HEAT. A person rests at the First Congregational United Church of Christ shelter in Phoenix, Arizona. The church opened its doors, providing water, food, and refreshments for residents seeking relief from the heat. Temperature forecasts for Europe and the Mediterranean (inset) showed the world is on track for its …

Locally-developed cube satellites (CubeSats) Maya-5 and Maya-6 have been successfully released International Space Station (ISS) to begin their mission as technology demonstration and as educational platforms. Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 on June 5 2023 carrying CubeSats Maya-5 and Maya-6 to the International Space Station. (Photo courtesy of PhilSA) According to …

The NATO summit in Vilnius saw the alliance make some moves that have put Russia’s Baltic and Black Sea fleets at risk of being confined to port — or even of being forced to abandon their home port.  Russia’s famous Black Sea and Baltic fleets risk being confined to port …

A Canadian-born doctor who has been in a protracted battle with medical licensing authorities has finally received the documents she needs to practise medicine in Canada.  Dr. Stephanie DeMarchi was licensed two days after CBC News profiled her quest to practise in Canada. A Canadian-born doctor who has been in …