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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Photo from PBBM’s Official FB Page ‘They can’t cover our eyes, pretend nothing happened’ President Marcos said the Philippines needs to “respond to the actual situation on the ground” in the West Philippine Sea even as it does not seek conflict with any other country. “They …

Shoppers flock to Divisoria in Manila on December 20, 2023. (STAR / Walter Bollozos)  MANILA, Philippines — Seven in 10 Filipinos have identified inflation as among their most urgent national concerns, a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed. Results of the March 6 to 10 survey released yesterday showed …

THE Philippines will hold joint naval drills with the United States, Japan and Australia, two diplomatic source1s told Agence France-Presse Thursday, as the four countries deepen military ties to counter China’s expanding influence in the Asia-Pacific region. The exercise will be held Sunday in the disputed South China Sea — …

Israel promised it will open new humanitarian aid routes into Gaza on Thursday, immediately after its most important international ally appeared to threaten it with an ultimatum.  Biden had warned Netanyahu government to change policies — or else. Israel promised to open new humanitarian aid routes into Gaza immediately after …

The governments of Pakistan and India attempted to interfere in Canada’s elections in 2019 and 2021, Canada’s spy agency said in documents made public late Thursday night.  Spy agency documents tabled at foreign interference inquiry show 2019, 2021 elections were targeted. The governments of India and Pakistan attempted to interfere …

TAIPEI: Growing up in Asia’s “Ring of Fire,” Filipinos are used to earthquakes. But nothing prepared me — and likely the other estimated 159,000 Filipinos that live here — to face down an earthquake for the history books — which, if it had occurred in another country — would have …

Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees for something the government says is no longer required. Tax agency announced an exemption for ‘bare trust’ reporting just days before the deadline to file. Some Canadians are feeling frustrated after having paid hundreds of …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the upcoming federal budget will focus on helping younger Canadians who feel squeezed on housing and affordability — but polls suggest those voters are already turning to opposition parties. Prime minister says budget will help younger Canadians with housing, affordability. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says …

A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s argument that the case accusing the former U.S. president of illegally holding onto classified documents should be tossed out because he viewed the material as his personal records.  Former president and 2024 Republican presidential candidate argued documents were personal records. A federal …

Tunnel and bridge linking Windsor and Detroit are adding more staff because of the eclipse. The Blue Water Bridge says it’s ‘strictly prohibited’ to slow or stop your vehicle and try to snap a pic of the eclipse while approaching or on the crossing. Officials say it’s ‘strictly prohibited’ to …