MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy full security measures for the June 28 “White Ribbon Movement” rally at the Edsa People Power Monument, as authorities prepare for a large turnout. The nationwide rally, organized by religious and civil society groups, is led by the Inter-Religious Leaders Council for National Transformation. It calls for

WASHINGTON — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, branding his ongoing behavior “senseless” after Trump intensified a diplomatic feud by claiming she repeatedly begged him for a photo op. The clash exposes a rare personal rift between Trump and Europe’s most powerful right-wing leader. Meloni had previously

Buoyed by the positive outcome of the maiden direct charter flight from Tokyo to Bohol, tourism and aviation stakeholders are pushing for stronger ties with the Japanese market while working together to address global challenges affecting the travel industry.

Many Europeans have been left deeply shaken by a triad of global crises: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the EU’s doorstep, Donald Trump’s blatant disregard for international norms, and the devastating allegations of genocide against Israel in Gaza. The post-World War II international system seems to have reached its finish line. Speaking at the Munich

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said a total of 10,540 drug personalities have availed of the government’s rehabilitation and reformation program, of whom 2,798 graduates were able to secure employment or livelihood opportunities as of May. The PDEA said the Balay Silangan Reformation Program has successfully transformed the lives of these