France Castro (ACT-Teachers Partylist) with Tony La Viña (second to the right) and other lawyers from Movement Against Disinformation at a press conference in Quezon Memorial Circle. (Philstar.com/Ian Laqui) MANILA, Philippines — Rep. France Castro (ACT-Teachers) filed criminal charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday at the Quezon City …
Read More »PH, US security advisors tackle China’s latest sea maneuvers
The security advisors of the Philippines and the US have talked to each other by phone to discuss China’s recent dangerous maneuver against Philippine personnel in the waters off Ayungin Shoal. Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Año was assured by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan of Washington’s commitment to …
Read More »Israel steps up Gaza strikes ahead of ground invasion
RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: Israel heavily bombarded Gaza overnight after warning it would intensify strikes ahead of a ground invasion, as the war sparked by Hamas’s bloody attack entered its third week on Sunday. As fears mount of a wider conflagration, the Pentagon said it was bolstering its forces in the …
Read More »Comelec finishes ballot distribution
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) will finish distributing ballots for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30 to all 17 regions today, October 23. Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco said over the weekend that cities and provinces that have not received the ballots and other election documents …
Read More »A worried Washington prods Israel to define its military objectives
As Israel prepares to expand its Gaza campaign, it has Washington’s worried voice in its ear, pushing it to define its objectives. It’s a reflection of American fears that it could be pulled into a spiraling Mideast conflict by any missteps in the coming days. Amid fear of being pulled …
Read More »China linked to propaganda campaign targeting Trudeau, Poilievre, says Global Affairs
The Chinese government likely was behind a “spamouflage” disinformation campaign targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and other MPs in August and September, says Global Affairs Canada. GAC says goal of ‘spamouflage’ campaign was to silence PRC critics. The Chinese government likely was behind a “spamouflage” disinformation …
Read More »What to know about the St. Lawrence Seaway strike
The St. Lawrence Seaway has shut down after hundreds of workers walked off the job Sunday. Here are answers to a few key questions about what’s going on. Union says it’s fighting for better pay to keep up with rising cost of living. The St. Lawrence Seaway has shut down …
Read More »A surprise result in Argentina’s presidential election sets up a showdown
Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first in the opening round of Argentina’s presidential election, reflecting voters’ wariness about handing the presidency to his chief rival, a right-wing populist. Runoff to be held Nov. 19. Economy Minister Sergio Massa produced a big surprise by finishing first …
Read More »Global shift toward clean energy is picking up speed, new report says
The way the world is powered will change dramatically by the end of the decade, thanks to surging demand for electric vehicles and clean energy technologies, a new report from the International Energy Agency says. But experts say Canada should be doing more. Nearly half of the world’s electricity supply …
Read More »St. Lawrence Seaway strike leaving goods, ships stranded at Port of Thunder Bay
While St. Lawrence Seaway locks are closed, ships won’t be able to load up in Thunder Bay, Ont., or drop off shipments for transport to the west, says Port of Thunder Bay CEO Chris Heikkinen. Hundreds of workers stationed between Lake Erie and Montreal walked off the job Sunday. Shutdown …
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