TORONTO (AP) — Canada took a step Thursday toward opening a new route for its vast oil reserves to Asian markets as Prime Minister Mark Carney advanced a Pacific Coast pipeline from Alberta, seeking to reduce the country’s dependence on the U.S. while easing separatist tensions and preserving...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A powerful general who leads Iran 's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the days-long funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen....
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful...
Authorities conducted a security inspection at Francisco P. Felix Memorial National High School in Cainta, Rizal, to ensure the safety of students and teachers following an online bomb and shooting threat. On Facebook, some users -- including parents of students -- shared screenshots of an alleged...
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) — The stench of decomposing bodies hung heavy over streets of flattened buildings Thursday as rescue missions to find survivors of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes increasingly turned to the recovery of corpses. Desperate for good news, Venezuelan and...
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An explosive device was detonated Thursday in a popular cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing at least nine people, Syria 's Health Ministry said. The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded, the ministry said as reported by Syria...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Loud explosions shook the...
The Makati City government has launched the first phase of its renewable energy transition, with 11 major city-owned facilities now running entirely on clean power to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. The local government said the switching ceremony, held at Makati City Hall on...
A 72-year-old man wanted for rape and who had eluded arrest for 26 years was finally captured by police during an “Oplan Galugad” operation in Pasay City on Wednesday morning, July 2. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect only as Danilo, who was listed as the...
Over 250 children and parents joined Pasay City’s “Christmas in July 2026” celebration on Tuesday, July 1, embracing the holiday spirit months ahead of December. The event, led by Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano in partnership with the Pasay Tourism Council and the Rotary Club of Makati GEMS, was...
Philippine Airlines confirmed that Flight PR300 bound for Hong Kong was temporarily held at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday morning, July 2, following a security incident. Authorities said passengers reported hearing a loud popping sound, suspected to have been caused by an...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will replace concrete sidewalks along C-5 Road in Pasig City with water-absorbing pavement to improve pedestrian access and support sustainable urban growth. The MMDA made the announcement on June 30, during the kick-off ceremony of the...
