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Marcos: ‘Ghost classroom projects’ less likely under LGU oversight

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said “ghost classroom projects” are less likely to slip through under local government units (LGUs), citing stricter accountability where officials can be directly confronted by residents. Marcos highlighted the country’s classroom shortage, which has forced schools to implement shifting schedules and hold classes in basketball courts and

Actress Michelle Yeoh to receive a Hollywood Walk Of Fame star on Feb 18

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome actress Michelle Yeoh to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.

Tumbler Ridge shooting latest: At least nine killed and dozens injured after mass shooting in school and home in Canada

Authorities say they have identified the suspect, who was described in a police alert as a woman with brown hair wearing a dress

Nine dead after mass shooting in Canada

Seven people killed inside a secondary school among the dead following shooting spree in British Columbia

China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

Country Garden shares edge up after regulators hold back on fines over debt disclosures

Shares of Country Garden inched higher on Wednesday after the Chinese property developer disclosed that the Shanghai Stock Exchange had issued a “circulated criticism” over its failure to disclose overdue debts in a timely manner. Country Garden shares opened at HK$0.285, up about 1.8 per cent from Tuesday’s close of HK$0.280. In a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday night, Country Garden said it and three executive directors – chairwoman Yang Huiyan, co-chairman Mo Bin and chief...