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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table her fourth federal budget today, laying out the government's plan to spend billions of dollars on housing to improve supply — a plan the Liberals also hope will boost their prospects with a crucial group of voters. 'We're at really a pivotal moment for …

Chinese luring former, active PH military worries gov’t Several government and cybersecurity organizations said they are concerned about reports pointing to the alleged recruitment of former and active Filipino military personnel by suspected Chinese firms masquerading as American and European enterprises. The groups include the Armed Forces of the Philippines …

Local authorities had reported that three people were killed in an off-piste area of the Riffelberg, above the resort and below the famed Matterhorn peak. Capt. Sean Thomas was on leave when slide occurred on April 1 The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in …

Apollo Quiboloy The Department of Justice on Monday said five co-accused of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy on charges of child abuse, exploitation and discrimination have posted bail before the Davao City regional trial court. In a report to the DOJ, the National Bureau of Investigation …

President Marcos said there was no need to declare a nationwide state of calamity amid the negative effects of the El Niño phenomenon. While he underscored the widespread effects of the dry spell, Mr. Marcos said he would let local government units decide on declaring a state of calamity in …

The "A World of Menus" exhibit that opened last week in Rome at the Garum Library and Museum of Cuisine lays out some 400 historic menus. They offer a glimpse into defining moments of diplomatic aspirations, displays of wealth and power, creative acts of defiance and calm before catastrophe. New …

ITALY — No matter where you’re coming from, a train ride can be the most delightful way to get to Tuscany. Traveling by train to Tuscany gives you an opportunity to see all the best sights along the way in a fast and economical way—and since the train travels at …

MANILA, Philippines — In the ‘80s and ‘90s, alongside Funny Komiks and “Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific,” among the hallmarks of childhood is having binged on Choc Nut and sweet corn-flavored snacks. Jumping into the ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia bandwagon is fast food chain McDonald’s, which for only a limited …

MANILA, Philippines — The owner of Takoyaki store Taragis admitted that the viral April Fools' Day tattoo disaster was scripted. In the store's Facebook page, Carl Quion said that the April Fools' Day post and the man who tattooed the store's logo on his forehead were just a marketing strategy …

MANILA, Philippines —Actress Alex Gonzaga called out Philippine Airlines (PAL) after her husband Mikee Morada's flight was canceled. In her Facebook account, Alex was looking for someone from PAL to assist her. "Hi Philippine Airlines super hassle ng biglaan nyo CANCEL ang flight tapos move n'yo ng 2 days ang …