TORONTO — A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people on Tuesday, including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life. The killings occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a picturesque mountain valley town in the foothills of the Rockies. A total of 27 people were wounded, including two with serious injuries and 25 others who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement. READ: Canada mass shooting started with assault on girlfriend Canadian media have reported that the shooter was female, but the […]... Keep on reading: 9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence

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WASHINGTON, United States — The United States took further steps Tuesday to ease restrictions surrounding Venezuela’s oil industry, broadening efforts to allow US companies to operate in the country after state controls were lifted on the sector. The US Treasury Department issued a license allowing some transactions involving Venezuela’s government, as well as state oil firm PDVSA, to provide goods, tech and software “for the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas” in the country. Another license issued authorizes certain transactions necessary for port and airport operations, while a third document allows certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil. READ: Venezuela […]... Keep on reading: US further eases restrictions relating to Venezuela oil sector

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Set your alarms, mga Batang Bubble! The Pambansang comedy show will air on an earlier time slot, at 6:15 p.m., starting this Sunday, February 15.

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'This...is a form of prosecution based on family ties,' says the lawyer of Kwok Yin-sang. Kwok's daughter, Anna Kwok, is one of 34 overseas activists wanted by Hong Kong national security police.

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than P1.53 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from two men during a pre-dawn buy-bust operation in Balamban, Cebu, on Wednesday, February 11. Operatives of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) of Balamban Municipal Police Station conducted the operation at around 2:40 a.m. in Barangay Buanoy. Drugs, firearm seized Authorities identified the two male suspects as alias “JP,” 27, and alias “Noel,” 28, who are both unemployed residents of the barangay. Confiscated during the operation were approximately 225.54 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of P1,533,672. Authorities also recovered a caliber […]... Keep on reading: Balamban buy-bust yields P1.53-M shabu, gun, nets two men

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China imposes a travel ban on officials of Kalayaan town. It was in retaliation to the persona non grata declaration of the island municipality on the Chinese ambassador. As the Philippines navigates rough seas with China over a maritime conflict, Kalayaan’s local government

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Janella Salvador is spotted at Klea Pineda's mom's birthday celebration.

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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) will look into increasing tariffs on artificial sweeteners to protect the local sugar industry. In a recent interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said a tariff tweak should help increase the demand for local sugar. “Five percent lang siya ngayon. (It’s only at 5 percent now.) So, I really don’t know kung saan tayo papunta (where will be our direction). But it should not be, it should not be too high,” he said on the sidelines of the induction of the new officers of the Economic Journalists Association. READ: Sugar farmers […]... Keep on reading: DA wants higher tariffs on artificial sweeteners to protect sugar farmers

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COTABATO CITY  — A kindergarten pupil was killed after being hit by a stray bullet while attending class inside Damabalas Elementary School in Datu Piang town, Maguindanao del Sur, on Wednesday morning, police authorities confirmed. Captain Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PROBAR), identified the victim as Farhadin Ludtia, 5, of nearby Datu Salibo town. According to the police report, the incident occurred at 8:40 a.m. while classes were ongoing.  The child’s class adviser, Babylonia Biao, noticed that Farhadin suddenly collapsed inside the classroom. When she rushed to check on him, she discovered that a stray bullet had struck […]... Keep on reading: Stray bullet kills 5-year-old boy inside Maguindanao classroom

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MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions due to maintenance activities until Feb. 19. According to Manila Water, repair and maintenance work will continue in several areas to help ensure a steady supply of potable water. READ: LIST: Maynilad, Manila Water service interruptions in NCR, Cavite, Rizal “These are regular preventive maintenance activities to help maintain 24/7 supply of potable water into your homes,” the company said. “Manila Water is advising all residents of affected areas to store enough water to supply their needs during any service improvement activity,” it added. Below is […]... Keep on reading: LIST: Manila Water service interruptions in NCR, Rizal until Feb. 19

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla called today’s youth “weak,” comparing them to his generation when the word “depression” was not common.  He made this remark on Wednesday when he opened the discussion on various measures regarding children’s safety in social media during a hearing of the Senate committee on public information and mass media, which he heads. “Kids nowadays, sadly, please don’t get mad at me — oh, I’m sure many of you will get upset — but forgive me… you are weak,” Padila said. During his time in the 80s and 90s, he said kids were not “crybabies” as […]... Keep on reading: Robin Padilla to kids today: Sorry, you are weak

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NEW YORK— Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Andrew Nembhard had 24 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the New York Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night. The Pacers scored the first nine points of overtime and overcame a furious Knicks run over the final 24.3 seconds, during which they scored eight points in 20 seconds. READ: NBA: Bucks beat Pacers for first 3-game winning streak of season Watch tonight's fantastic finish as we secured the 137-134 overtime win to beat the Knicks pic.twitter.com/UgykxEtZKl — Indiana Pacers […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Pacers stop slide with overtime win over Knicks

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Malacañang said the Philippines will maintain a “firm but diplomatic” stance toward China amid the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s more confrontational approach to dealing with issues surrounding the South China Sea. READ:

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MANILA, Philippines — Only the Rolls Royce Cullinan of the contractor couple Cezarah “Sarah” and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya out of 10 seized luxury cars up for auction by the Bureau of Customs on Wednesday was successfully sold. This is the third time the luxury vehicle was subject to auction after two failed biddings. It was […]... Keep on reading: Discaya couple’s Rolls Royce sold in auction

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