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Speaker Martin Romualdez  Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Sunday said the final implementing rules and regulations (IRR) governing the Maharlika Investment Corp. would protect the fund from the dangers of political interference. “This move is a significant step towards enhancing corporate governance and ensuring that the Maharlika Investment Fund …

Detained former senator Leila De Lima attends the hearing on the remaining charges against her at the Regional Trial Court in Muntinlupa City on Friday, November 4, 2022. (The STAR / Russell Palma)  MANILA, Philippines — As former Senator Leila De Lima works to rebuild her life following a Muntinlupa …

The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are rising, the head of the World Health Organization said on Sunday, as a fierce Israeli assault continues in the Hamas-controlled strip.  Israel says it is homing in on Palestinian Hamas militants who launched deadly attacks last …

David Cameron, the former U.K. prime minister who resigned after campaigning for the losing side in a Brexit referendum he called, has been named the country’s new foreign secretary.  PM Rishi Sunak shakes up leadership team with unusual move as Conservatives lag in the polls. David Cameron, the former U.K. …

Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released his audit of the federal government’s emissions reduction plan.  To achieve its goals, Canada needs steep emissions cuts in the oil and gas sector. Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released …

One-time Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty by a Toronto jury on Sunday of four counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of one of five counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. Nygard didn’t appear to show any emotion as the verdict was handed …

The biggest holidays of the year for many South Asian communities will look a little different in Brampton and Mississauga Sunday night, as the municipalities tighten their rules around fireworks.  In light of Brampton fireworks ban, city to hold its own event with fireworks. The biggest holidays of the year …

HIGH SEAS CHASE. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists use a rigid inflatable boat (left) on Friday as they head back after filming the BRP Sierra Madre docked at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed West Philippine Sea, where China Coast Guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats gave them chase …

Screen grab from a footage released by the PCG shows a China coast guard ship firing its water cannon on one of the Philippine supply boats near Ayungin (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — Allies – particularly the United States and the European Union – have expressed support for the …

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. was cited as the highest-performing Cabinet official, with a 90 percent approval rating and a 94 percent trust rating, a survey said. The RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) “Boses ng Bayan” survey also said Department of Social Welfare …