New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today defended the Health and National Security Cess Bill in the Lok Sabha, arguing that collecting adequate revenue is vital for ensurin... Read More
London, Dec. 5 -- Third-placed Aston Villa will take on Premier League leader Arsenal in the standout match of the weekend, which is also the first game to be played on Saturday lunchtime. Aston Vill... Read More
LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 5 -- Local government units (LGUs) in Albay province have suspended face-to-face classes at all levels as Tropical Depression Wilma threatens to bring adverse weather on Friday. To... Read More
Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- A new study warns that rapid urban growth could leave millions of people without access to clean water and sanitation by 2050. Experts say how cities expand and where new buildings ar... Read More
Fiji, Dec. 5 -- Niue's Minister of Natural Resources and Pacific Political Climate Champion for Oceans, Mona Ainuu, delivered a sharp warning to delegations at WCPFC22, calling on the Tuna Commission ... Read More
TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 5 -- Several local government units in Eastern Visayas have suspended work in the government and classes at all levels on Friday as Tropical Depression Wilma continues to dump heav... Read More
BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 5 -- A suspension of sea travels and classes in all levels was ordered in Surigao del Norte, including Siargao Island and Dinagat Islands, on Thursday afternoon as Tropical Cyclone W... Read More
Paris, Dec. 5 -- Hanoi is among the 72 cities from 46 countries named members of UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities on December 4. The new members were selected for their strong commitment to ... Read More
SHARIFF AGUAK, Dec. 5 -- Authorities are searching for two men responsible for a grenade attack in this town on which left four people injured Thursday night. "Manhunt against the perpetrators is ong... Read More
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 5 -- Local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders in Western Visayas are encouraged to conduct collapsed structure search and rescue (CSSR) training in preparation for the big one.... Read More