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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office/Facebook)  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated Northern Luzon’s first “Tourist Rest Area” (TRA) in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, aiming to boost tourism in the Ilocos Region. The President praised the TRA project as an example of effective collaboration between the government and …

MAIN GUEST. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. makes his way to the Fort del Pilar grounds in Baguio City for the Philippine Military Academy “Bagong Sinag” Class of 2024 commencement exercises on Saturday (May 18, 2024). In his speech before the 278 graduates, the President said he shares with their parents …

Summer flick “The Summer I Turned Pretty” recently announced its return for a third and final, premiering on Prime Video in summer 2025.  The news was revealed by series creator Jenny Han during Amazon’s Upfront presentation. The upcoming sequel promises to be a supersized affair, boasting a whopping 11 episodes …

Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, chief military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said on Friday. Hamas ‘skeptical’ of Israel’s claims, says truce only way to bring home hostages alive. Israeli forces on Thursday night retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the …

Ukraine is trying to fend off a Russian offensive in the northeastern border region of Kharkiv, but it can only use its U.S.-provided firepower on its own side of the border when trying to thwart attacks. U.S. policy prohibits Ukraine from using U.S.-provided weapons to hit targets in Russia. Ukraine …

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Anadolu) WASHINGTON – A US House committee meeting erupted into chaos Thursday night after lawmakers started bickering over fake eyelashes. “I don’t think you know what we’re here for. I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading,” Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told Texas …

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age. 22 cases of measles confirmed in Ontario so far in 2024; 13 in children. A child …

Canada’s industry minister says Ottawa is “considering all measures” after the U.S. announced it would be hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other related goods. U.S. government will be phasing in heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods in coming years. Canada’s industry minister says Ottawa is …

Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a now deceased serial sexual offender and killer. Investigators believe there may yet be more unsolved cases. Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a now deceased serial sexual …

A year after wildfires swept through parts of Nova Scotia, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake, the province is increasing the fine for violating daily burn restrictions for the duration of the season. Daily restrictions in place until Oct. 15, province says. A year after wildfires swept through …