MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Friday expressed support for stronger protection for sugarcane farmers as the House brought discussions on the proposed TUBO Act directly to farmers and industry stakeholders during LegisHear in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. Speaking at the press briefing following the LegisHear townhall program, Dy said the consultation

BANGA, SOUTH COTABATO — The 14-year-old student killed in the Sept. 18 shooting at Banga National High School was laid to rest Saturday as family, classmates, teachers, friends and church members gathered to bid her farewell and call for justice. “Dianne,” not her real name, was buried at Banga Holy Trinity Memorial Park more than

DAVAO CITY — A female juvenile Philippine eagle ( ) was electrocuted in Sitio Panghaon, Barangay Guinalaban of Salay town, Misamis Oriental on Wednesday morning. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Northern Mindanao through the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Gingoog City is now investigating the death of a Philippine eagle

Graham Pennycook was found dead in a woods near the polo field, in Ludgershall, Wiltshire, on September 24

A plane carrying six people has gone missing on its way to Boston from Bermuda on Saturday.

A French mayor was filmed laughing and dancing with demonstrators outside a school as violent protests continue to grip the country.

Top Scots TV presenter Natalie Pike has revealed how she bravely turned detective to catch her own stalker during a terrifying eight month ordeal.

MANILA, Philippines — The trough of a typhoon outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will continue to bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao, while Metro Manila may see fair weather conditions in the coming days, the state weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported in its 5 p.m. weather

Some Capitol Hill Democrats are eager to investigate members of President Donald Trump's family after the midterm elections in November.

Families say they were flagged to the authorities for 'offences' such as refusing to buy puberty blocker drugs, restricting internet access and failing to use the new names chosen by their children.

An Eritrean man has been jailed after piloting 26 people across the English Channel.

For 23 years it was thought the killers fled across the border into Iran to escape justice.

Thick black smoke and flames erupted around an oil refinery in the Saudi capital as the Houthis launched a fresh attack, furthering fears of escalating oil prices around the world.

Angela Constance has been accused of covering up the collapse of £2bn hospital as it is revealed she privately briefed John Swinney about its impending failure.

A Long Island teacher who promised a $100 cash prize has finally fulfilled his challenge to a student who aced his regents test for the first time in 25 years.

Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada put in his resignation and will step down from the top role later this month.

Ministers are hiring a £60,000 brand manager for a quango that is set to be axed to save money. Scottish Forestry is one of two agencies looking after the nation's woodlands.

Scotland's castles, stately homes and other quaint wedding venues have proved to be a magnet for globetrotting couples looking to tie the knot in a fairytale setting.

Scotland's most notorious prison could be kept open, even though a replacement is being built at a cost of nearly £1billion.

A woman is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday after spending her whole life in the same town where she was born.

The Highland kirk where actress Dame Helen Mirren tied the knot is being sold, with church bosses looking for offers over £80,000.

Protests over a housing crisis blamed on tourists snapping up short-term rentals across Spain exploded into violence on Saturday, with participants seen throwing fences at riot police.

Politics is a funny old business. When I was still married to a cabinet minister and frequented the dinner tables of power, I remember hearing a few jealous tongues discussing a young Special Advisor.

Omani national Hamam Al Hammami, 29, severely wounded captain Smit Machchhar using the onboard crash axe as he attempted to hijack an Israel-bound flight.

TACLOBAN CITY — Commuters in Eastern Visayas will pay higher fares for public utility vehicles following the approval of a fare increase aimed at helping drivers and operators cope with rising fuel and operating costs. For traditional public utility jeepneys, the minimum fare has increased from P13 to P14 for the first four kilometers, with

Ms Mahmood, the Home Secretary, used her Labour conference speech this week to hint at a climbdown over her controversial immigration reforms.

Andy Burnham had barely got his feet under his No10 desk when he telephoned Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates.

A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a 'senseless act of violence' as up to 50 people - including children - gathered for a memorial service.

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) said Friday it had secured the support of 46 of the 80 members of the Bangsamoro Parliament, giving its coalition a majority ahead of the inaugural session on Oct. 30. Member of Parliament-elect Naguib Sinarimbo, who issued the party statement, said the BFP was ready to organize

Austin McCollum, 35, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony stalking and violating a protection order filed by his estranged wife, Ragen, according to a court filing obtained by the Daily Mail.