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The Philippine government has imposed Alert Level 3 status in Gaza or a voluntary repatriation for Filipinos in the Palestinian territory. However, hurdles face Philippine officials​ from taking out Filipinos there as Gaza​’s borders, both with Israel and Egypt, have been sealed off​ by Tel Aviv after it declared a …

The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) National Halal Strategy is expected to generate P230 billion in investments, create 120,000 jobs in five years, and support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become part of a global halal ecosystem. The halal plan, set to launch soon, in time for …

Groups providing health care in Gaza say seven major hospitals have run out of medical supplies, leaving them scrambling to find ways to bring essential supplies into the region through Israel’s total blockade.  Total siege of Gaza means hospitals go without medical supplies and electricity, endure constant bombardment. Medical supplies …

Hamas’s ultimate goal is the destruction of Israel and to establish an Islamist state over the entire country. Despite its devastating attack on the weekend, the militant group is no closer to that outcome. So what, then, was its endgame?  Boosting support, scuttling Saudi-Israel deal, enacting revenge may all play …

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that military flights to evacuate Canadians from Israel to Athens will begin this week. Meanwhile, Ottawa is working on a way to get Canadians who can’t make it to Tel Aviv out of Gaza and the West Bank, possibly through Jordan.  Families confirm …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel would “crush and destroy” Hamas in response to its attack last Saturday.  Israel forms unity government; officials in Gaza say supplies, power sources dwindling. Warning: This story contains disturbing details Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel would “crush …

The New Democratic Party of Canada has released its list of 60 “priority” resolutions up for debate at this weekend’s party convention in Hamilton, Ont. — and none of them touch on the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  “Prioritized” resolutions will be debated during three-day convention in Hamilton, Ont. The New Democratic …

Canada’s oil production is set to jump by about 10 per cent over the next year and become one of the largest sources of increased supply around the world.  Big boost in output could be the ‘last hurrah’ for oilsands, says analyst. Canada’s oil production is set to jump by …

As we contemplated the timeless questions of love and friendship,  Wishdate  captivated audiences with their ninth installment,  Memoir. The production was staged on October 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, delivering a mesmerizing fusion of film, theater, and live performances that left audiences moved and inspired. Attendees of ‘Wishdate’ are …

THE Philippine Olympic Committee reiterated on Wednesday that the Philippine Sports Commission had a hand in the Commission on Audit sending a demand letter asking the organization to liquidate a P10-million financial assistance that was released 25 years ago. POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said that an Affidavit of …