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File photo of EDSA traffic. (The STAR / Boy Santos, file)  MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will impose stiffer penalties of up to P30,000 on motorists who will use the exclusive bus lane in EDSA starting November 13. According to an MMDA announcement on Monday, the …

Israeli fighter jets struck 450 Hamas targets in Gaza and troops seized a militant compound in the past 24 hours, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday, while the Palestinian enclave’s health ministry said the air strikes killed dozens of people. Journalist describes overnight bombardment as one of the worst …

When King Charles was in Kenya this week, he acknowledged the painful history of British colonialism in the east African country, but those looking for an apology did not hear the words they were hoping for as Charles made his first trip as monarch to a Commonwealth country.  Monarch spoke …

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers in education, health and social services are on strike Monday, with unions announcing three more strike days later this month.  Common front of unions vows to strike again Nov. 21-23 unless deal can be reached. The unions representing hundreds of thousands of public …

The latest: Foreigners await word about leaving Gaza through Rafah crossing as exits remain on hold. Canadians told they’ll likely have to wait until at least Monday to escape the war-torn territory. Hamas-run Health Ministry says Israeli airstrike on refugee camp killed at least 40 people and wounded 34 others. …

In this photo, director of government and public affairs of the Metro Pacific Investments Corp., head of the MVP Group media bureau and chief operating officer of the Silangan Mindanao Mining Company Inc. Mike Toledo sits down with Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Bruce Hartman. (Handout)  MANILA, Philippines — President …

The POC and the PSC are like a married couple. They can’t exist without the other. It is no secret that the Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Olympic Committee do not see eye to eye. In fact, during the 19th Asian Games, POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino threw barbs …

People sit in the waiting area at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip before crossing into Egypt on November 1, 2023. Scores of foreign passport holders trapped in Gaza started leaving the war-torn Palestinian territory on November 1 when the Rafah crossing to Egypt was opened up …

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 21, 2023. (AFP / Timothy Clary)  MANILA, Philippines — Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is set to visit the Philippines this week, with the aim to enhance the ties between the …

JAPANESE Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the Philippines and Japan expressed serious concerns over China’s attempt “to unilaterally change the status quo by force” in the East China Sea and South China Sea. He said such a move was “unacceptable.” Kishida and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed their commitment to …