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‘Wealthy countries back $300-B climate deal’

BAKU—The European Union, United States and other wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit have…

Who is your King?

The story is told about a mouse who told the lion, the king of the…

Confi funds, accountability, and governance

Budgetary allocations for select government offices, commonly termed “intelligence” and “confidential” funds, are typically exempt…

A winter wonderland in Bacolod

Bamboo Tonogbanua’s artistry shines through in the miniature Christmas village he has lovingly built in…

‘Okurimono!’ A Japanese twist on Filipinos’ favorite holiday

Just like Filipinos and many other nationalities, the Japanese love giving and receiving gifts, or…

No ‘Rak of Aegis’ without Mercy Sunot’s voice for the ages

Kakai Bautista couldn’t have put it any better: “There would be no ‘Rak of Aegis’…

Marcos reshuffles his foreign service envoys in Asia and the Middle East; names new executive officials

President Marcos has appointed three diplomats to new foreign posts in Israel, Pakistan and Saudi…

World leaders divided over ICC arrest warrant on Netanyahu

PARIS—World leaders were divided over the arrest warrants that the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued…

DOH eyes adding palliative care to PhilHealth coverage

To ease the emotional and financial burden of families caring for dying relatives, the Department…

How seized meth worth P34M is ‘reused’ in Jolo

COTABATO CITY—Thanks to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), a unique community marker was erected…