The search for justice in the Philippines could lead to public markets—in a court that sits on top of one.

Downplaying reports that a strike is in the offing at the Philippine Airlines (PAL), Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz Monday said she would use her authority to prevent any disruption in the operation of the national flag carrier.

Travelers from Hong Kong and mainland China have canceled more than 1,000 Philippine package tours after eight Hong Kong tourists were killed in a bus hijacking in Manila, Chinese state media said Monday.

Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has affirmed an earlier decision recommending the dismissal of slain hostage-taker, Senior Insp. Rolando Mendoza, and four other policemen from the service for extorting money from a young chef two years ago.