Philippines lifts restrictions on Russian pork, authorities say
MOSCOW — The Philippines has lifted all restrictions on pork imports from Russia, agricultural authorities said on Wednesday.Russia is seeking new agricultural markets and aims...
Italy removes emphatic ‘Yes!’ from national anthem
ROME — Italy has introduced a slight change to its national anthem, removing an emphatic “Si!” (Yes!) that followed a call to arms for the...
Singapore-bound passenger at NAIA blacklisted for bomb joke
A male flight passenger was offloaded by an airline and blacklisted from future flights after making a bomb joke during a security check...
Manila priest warns of online disinformation targeting cardinal
A senior priest of the Archdiocese of Manila has assailed online disinformation claiming Cardinal Jose Advincula accepted a bag of money from then...
Bondi attack suspects kept to themselves during Philippines stay, hotel staffer recalls
Suspects rarely left hotel room, says hotel workerPhilippine authorities says they doubt suspects underwent trainingLocal Muslim community found no evidence of suspects’ visitDAVAO...
Calls mount for thorough probe into death of ex-DPWH undersecretary Cabral
Calls for a comprehensive investigation have intensified following the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who...
What is Islamic State, the group linked to the Bondi Beach attack?
DUBAI — The shooting attack at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach put the spotlight on Islamic State, which police said appeared to inspire the...
Anne Curtis points to Singapore as model for tackling corruption
Actress Anne Curtis-Smith on Wednesday, December 17, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her frustration over corruption in the Philippines, drawing comparisons...
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
Philippines denies Bondi attackers trained in country, says Eduardo AñoAttackers’ visit to Philippines deemed too short for military trainingPhilippines dismisses portrayal as violent...
Priest cites Gospel duty amid attacks after filing plunder case vs VP Duterte
A Catholic priest who helped file plunder charges against Vice President Sara Duterte said he would not be silenced by online attacks, saying...














