Legarda seeks safeguards for small-scale fisherfolk, hits gov’t lapses

Mining firm temporarily withdraws dredger opposed by Leyte townsfolk

TACLOBAN CITY — Amid strong opposition to the resumption of magnetite sand mining in the coastal town and in response to sustained protests from farmers and residents, the MacArthur Integrated Processing Corporation (MIPC) has decided to withdraw its massive cutter suction dredger from MacArthur, Leyte. The dredger, roughly the size of a six-story building at

LIST: Winners of 43rd National Book Awards

MANILA, Philippines — The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle have announced the winning titles of the 43rd annual National Book Awards. According to the board, the winners were chosen from 139 finalists, representing 385 titles across 30 categories. READ: NBDB announces 41st National Book Awards winners The awarding ceremony is

Shear line rains force class suspensions in Agusan, parts of Surigao

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR — Heavy rains triggered by a shear line have prompted the suspension of classes across Agusan del Sur and parts of Surigao del Sur on Thursday, as authorities warned of possible flooding and landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas. Intermittent rainfall began early Thursday morning and continued throughout the day,

Australia bar declared ‘crime scene’ after police seize posters depicting Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms

Owner of cafe in Canberra says posters were ‘demonstrably anti-fascist in their message’

Couple who claim toilet in their luxury London flat carries ‘risk of personal injury’ in £3.6m court fight

Julian Thirsk and Emma King are now locked in a multimillion pound court fight with developers Berkeley Homes over a series of alleged ‘defects’ in the property

US ‘could attack Iran within days’ as White House sends warning to Tehran