Event kicks off celebration of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

DHARAMSALA, INDIA — The Dalai Lama said there would be a “structured framework” for his succession and reflected on a “profoundly purposeful and deeply fulfilling” life as spiritual and administrative leaders gathered on Monday to begin celebrations fo…

PH Lowers Alert Level in Israel Amid Improved Security Situation

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has downgraded its alert level in Israel to Level 2 (restriction phase) from Level 3 (voluntary repatriation). This decision comes in light of positive developments in Israel’s security situation, as ann…

P9.4-B Seized Drugs Fully Destroyed in Capas

Capas: The PHP9.4-billion worth of seized illegal drugs, including a significant ‘floating shabu’ haul, have been completely destroyed with no residual traces, Malaca±ang announced. The destruction was overseen by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at …

Court Ruling Against Alice Guo Strengthens Deportation Case

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday welcomed the decision of the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) declaring dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo as a Chinese national, saying it strengthens the deportation case filed against her.

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