All's set for 71st Miss World final show
MANILA, Philippines — Finally, the much anticipated 71st Miss World pageant edition will unfold this weekend in Mumbai, India.
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United Nations issues global alert over teacher shortage
MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations has issued a global alert over a shortage of teachers, with the lack greatest in secondary education.
Artistic swimming aims to gain Filipino sports fans' attention
MANILA, Philippines – Compared to traditional swimming event, artistic swimming sounds foreign among Filipino sports fans.
Oil price hikes seen continuing in H1
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers should brace themselves for further spikes in fuel costs throughout the first half of the year, as global oil prices are expected to continue their uptrend.
UN court to weigh consequences of Israel occupation
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The UN's top court will from Monday hold hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, with an unprecedented 52 countries expected to give evidence.
Safer Internet Day: Children want tech companies to do more to protect them but will they?
Children want greater protection online and want technology companies and governments to do more to keep them safe, according to a new study released on Tuesday.
5 foreigners nabbed in Albay
MANILA, Philippines — Four Chinese and a South African have been arrested in separate operations conducted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Legazpi, Albay.
UN court says Israel must prevent genocide as Gaza war rages
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The UN's top court on Friday said Israel must prevent genocidal acts in its war with Hamas and allow aid into Gaza, but stopped short of calling for an end to the fighting.