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As crews continue to demolish buildings in the province of Hatay, officials are warning that the Istanbul region is due for a major earthquake.  As the risk of another major quake looms, experts say Istanbul needs to act fast. Turkish shop owner shows earthquake damage in Antakya Mehmet Sirkan Sincan …

Three international institutions extended support and commendation to the Philippines over the past week. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a $4-billion grant during President Marcos’ visit to its headquarters. The grant covers major infrastructure projects such as the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Project, the Davao Public Market Modernization Project, and …

BRP Melchora Aquino. PHOTO by MIKE ALQUINTO  FOR the first time, the Philippines will hold maritime exercises this week with two of its closest allies — the United States and Japan. The trilateral exercises will be conducted off Mariveles, Bataan from June 1 to 7, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) …

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda on Sunday said Congress is studying the Senate’s version of the Maharlika Investment Fund, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier certified as urgent in a bid to hasten its passage as Congress adjourns sine die this week. “We are talking to stakeholders and experts to see …

FLEEING LANAO. This screen grab from an ABS-CBN TV report on Sunday shows some of the 1,236 persons from Marogong, Lanao del Sur evacuating the town to avoid being in the middle of the possible crossfire with government troops and forces of the Daulah Islamiyah, who threatened reprisal for the …

Former President and Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo took exception to rumors dragging First Lady Liza Marcos-Araneta into a reported coup attempt at the House of Representatives. In a statement posted on her Facebook page Sunday, Arroyo sought to put an end to what she described as “pathetic rumors” and urged …

Luzon feels ‘habagat’ winds; Metro Manila at moderate risk for flooding STORM WATCH. An officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Cagayan monitors the weather, sea conditions, and flood warning system in flooded areas in his part of Northern Luzon to ensure the quick and safe evacuation of residents …

Tens of thousands of Albertans have used the Vote Compass online tool since the 2023 election campaign began, and the opinions they’ve provided paint a vivid political picture of the province.  3 different ways to interpret Vote Compass data on values, policy preferences and self-identification. Tens of thousands of Albertans …

The federal government is looking to update Canada’s competition laws — possibly their most significant review in decades.  Current laws ‘lagging behind our international peers,’ head of Competition Bureau says. Whether checking in at the airport or checking out at the grocery store, it seems everywhere you turn these days, …

Today, May 28, marks the beginning of a significant commemoration known as National Flag Day — a day that holds profound meaning in our national identity and collective consciousness as a nation.  It is a day when we reflect the historical importance of our flag and the values it represents. …