Venezuela’s Supreme Court confirms Maduro’s election victory

BOGOTA: Venezuela’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Nicolas Maduro won the July 28 presidential election.

National media reported that the court’s electoral chamber ruled on the long-disputed election results between the ruling party and …

NPA couple killed in central Negros clash

BACOLOD CITY: Two key remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA) in central Negros died in a clash with troops of the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Thursday.

In a report, the…

PH backs Brazil bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council

MANILA: The Philippine government has conveyed its support to Brazil’s campaign to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

The affirmation was made during the bilateral meeting between Foreign Affairs Secretary Enriqu…

Manila to implement road closures in Mendiola area for Bar exams

MANILA: The city government of Manila on Friday advised motorists of road closures and traffic re-routing schemes in the vicinity of San Beda University for the 2024 Bar examinations next month.

In a social media post, the Manila Public Information O…

Over 1.2K ‘aggrieved’ workers in C. Visayas compensated

CEBU CITY: Some PHP35.3 million in monetary claims were released to over 1,000 workers through the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas, a labor official said on Friday.

In an updated report…

Albay town to boost ‘Karagumoy’ production for home decors

LEGAZPI CITY: The local government of Bacacay aims to increase the production of karagumoy or pandamus simplex to sustain the necessary raw materials and provide more livelihood opportunities to the residents.

Bacacay Mayor Edsel Belleza in an interv…

Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic nomination for US president

WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday evening, vowing to be a ‘president of all Americans.’

‘I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations,’ Harris said in h…