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Israeli lawmakers on Monday approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive plan to curb the powers of the country's justice system despite massive protests that exposed unprecedented fissures in Israeli society and accused the government of pushing the country toward authoritarian rule. Protesters block highway; U.S. president …

The Department of Transportation on Sunday said that wearing face masks in public transport is no longer required after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lifted the Covid-19 state of public health emergency. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said physical distancing protocols in public transportation have also been lifted, and all passenger vehicles …

The search for two children, a youth and a man, who are missing in the West Hants area of Nova Scotia after their vehicles became submerged in floodwaters, is continuing into its second day Sunday. 2 children, a youth and a man are missing in the West Hants area of …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday challenged the new leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to recalibrate the military's internal operations to “ensure the smooth delivery of public services in geographically challenged and disadvantaged communities.” Speaking at the Change of Command rites and sendoff for outgoing Chief …

THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 2, 247 out of 5,107 examinees passed the Master Plumbers Licensure Examination. Ace Roldan Legardo from Camarines Sur Polytechnic College-Nabua topped the exams, with an 87.10 percent rating, while the University of the Philippines- Los Baños placed first among the top performing …

The history of rough treatment of Americans detained by North Koreans — including the 2017 death of a 22-year-old student after he was flown home in a vegetative state after 17 months in captivity — is top of mind as U.S. officials seek answers about Pvt. Travis King. White House …

THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) revealed on Thursday that there is a greater chance for the low pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao to intensify into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours. “We are closely monitoring the movement of this weather disturbance as we see …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order declaring the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) a flagship program of his administration and directed all government agencies to come up with an inventory of suitable lands for the initiative. Signed last July 17, EO 34 is in …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner, Philippine Army Commanding General, as the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Malacañang announced on Wednesday. He will be taking over from outgoing military chief General Andres Centino who will assume the post as …

A division of the Supreme Court has suspended former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles from her practice of law for six months for violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility. Former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles. File Photo Former press secretary Rose Breatrix Cruz-Angeles. File Photo In an 11-page resolution, …