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FLASH floods hit parts of Metro Manila following a downpour on Saturday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. PHOTO FROM MMDA The following areas are flooded as of posting time, according to the MMDA public information office: Ortigas flyover NB on ramp – 6 inches Edsa gate 3 Aguinaldo …

TAAL volcano is now clear of the smog caused by its emission of sulfur dioxide, which blanketed surrounding areas, forcing the suspension of work and classes on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). PHOTO From PNA “In Taal, it's clear now unlike the low visibility …

CBC News answers your questions about the government of Alberta's plan to potentially create its own retirement plan and pull out of the Canada Pension Plan. CBC News answers questions about how the Canada Pension Plan works and what Alberta could do The government of Alberta's plan to potentially create …

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says he's looking forward to a future meeting with his provincial and federal counterparts on his province's potential withdrawal from the Canada Pension Plan. Trudeau, Poilievre both oppose possible provincial withdrawal Alberta's finance minister says he's looking forward to a future meeting with his provincial …

FORMER Marikina City mayor and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando died after falling off from the roof of his home on Friday. He was 77 years old. Photo From PNA His wife, former Marikina City mayor Ma. Lourdes “Marides” Fernando, confirmed the passing of the former government …

FILIPINA actress Kathryn Bernardo achieved a milestone in her career by winning the Outstanding Asian Star award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2023. ‘2 GOOD 2 BE TRUE’ Kathryn Bernardo accepts the Outstanding Asian Star award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2023 SCREENSHOT FROM YOUTUBE/KBS DRAMA The 27-year-old …

THE House of Representatives will approve the proposed P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget on third and final reading before Congress goes on break next week. PHOTO From PNA Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced this after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified the bill as urgent. “We appreciate President Marcos' leadership and his …

SEN. Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo expressed dismay over the low compliance by three government agencies in providing coverage for domestic workers. PHOTO From PNA Based on a 2019 joint survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), there are 1.4 million registered domestic workers …

Nineteen months ago, Poland's prime minister was one of the first leaders to visit Kyiv in the early weeks of the Russian invasion, but on Thursday, the country announced it won't be sending any more weapons to Ukraine than it's already committed to in the wake of an escalating fight …

North American benchmark crude West Texas Intermediate has surged 30 per cent since June 1 and is hovering this week around $90 US per barrel. North American benchmark crude West Texas Intermediate has surged 30 per cent since June 1 A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return …