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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday confirmed the presence of a US aircraft that landed in Manila supposedly without a handler or an advisory. However, Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, said a “diplomatic clearance was issued to an aircraft of this type in relation to a bilateral defense …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has highlighted the importance of pursuing more environmental protection programs to beef up the country’s fight against climate change. Marcos said initiatives such as tree-planting would help mitigate the impacts on the country. “We are celebrating Arbor Day to protect the forest. Now that the …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation, Malacañang said Monday. The Presidential Communications Office said the appointment of Gadon, who was a senatorial candidate in the 2022 elections, reflects the administration’s “commitment to address one of the most pressing challenges …

Environment Canada reported that the air quality health index for Montreal was 10+ on Sunday, which corresponds to a “very high risk” level. It went down to nine on Monday, which corresponds to a “high health risk.”  People with heart and lung conditions should stay inside, health experts say. Smoke …

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has urged people to make sure they have checks for cancer after disclosing she has undergone surgery herself for the disease.  Ferguson, 63, is recovering at home with her prognosis good, her spokesperson says. Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has urged people to …

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster, inspecting troops in Ukraine on Monday in a video released by his ministry.  Russia releases video showing Sergei Shoigu in Ukraine 2 days after uprising demanded his ouster. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu …

A wave of key economic data will be released this week. They’ll show not just where the economy is but determine whether the Bank of Canada will continue to push ahead with interest rate hikes. Variable rate borrowers hold their breath ahead of a crucial week of economic data. Anyone …

Expeditions to the Titanic in 1991, 1995 and 2000 all had close calls that could have cost the crews their lives. Tragic loss of the OceanGate submersible follows a long line of close calls. The loss of the submersible Titan during its expedition to the Titanic has raised questions about …

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno is confident the economy will continue to be robust and strong despite the risks mostly emanating from the external front. In a statement over the weekend, Diokno cited the country’s strengths that enabled it to weather the impact of the global health crisis since it struck …

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, citing health and economic reasons, says he backs proposals to increase excise taxes on sodas and other sweetened beverages and junk foods. In an interview with radio network dzBB, Herbosa said the imposition of higher taxes on such products would lead to lower consumption of unhealthy …