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1 dead, 1 injured after siblings pinned by boulder in Davao del Sur

An 18-month-old child died, while her four-year-old brother was injured after they were pinned by a large boulder while bathing in a river in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Wresly Marie Castillon, the victims’ aunt, said the children went with family members to the Sibulan River over the weekend to bathe and do laundry. However, witnesses said it began to rain and a huge rock by the riverbank moved and fell on the small children. “Ang kuya ko, agad...

Tuguegarao Mayor speaks up on issue of alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

Tuguegarao Mayor speaks up on issue of alleged influx of Chinese students in Cagayan

Couple gunned down in Cavite

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines – A man and his partner were killed in a gun attack along Molino 3 Road in Bacoor, Cavite yesterday. Rey Gonzales, 54, who had a barbecue business, and his partner Elvie Cariño, 46, a business owner, died at the scene. The two were in a tricycle on their way to Zapote market when they were shot. Police are eyeing robbery as the motive for the killing because the money of the victims amounting to P40,000 was...

PNP chief on Quiboloy arrest: We are working on it

TACLOBAN CITY — “We are working on it.” That was the response of Police Director General Rommel Francisco Marbil when asked why they had not arrested the fugitive preacher and self-proclaimed son of God, Apollo Quiboloy. He, however, stressed that it was the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that headed the manhunt operation against Quiboloy. “We are working on that. The lead agency is the NBI, and we are helping the NBI to locate him,”...

Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found

Elvis Price is detained after being arrested in Kent on Tuesday.

Luzon placed under red alert for four hours

MANILA, Philippines —National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Luzon grid under red alert today, April 23, for four hours. In its latest advisory, NGCP said a red alert is up in the Luzon grid from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The grid operator placed the region under yellow alert between those periods or from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 12 midnight. NGCP said a red alert is raised when the power supply is...

‘Made in China’ ship as mock target in Balikatan unintentional—PH Navy

MANILA, Philippines—After earning the ire of Chinese state media, the Philippine Navy on Tuesday said the decision to use an old “made in China” ship as a mock target in the Balikatan war games was not intentional. On May 8, the former BRP Lake Caliraya will be used as a mock target during Manila and Washington’s sinking exercise off Ilocos Norte, a coastal province near Taiwan, or the self-ruled island seen by Beijing as a renegade province...

Romualdez wants to add clause in economic Cha-cha to safeguard gov’t

MANILA, Philippines — Despite concerns about amending the 1987 Constitution by inserting the phrase “unless otherwise provided by law,” Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has maintained that this move will make the government more flexible to global economic changes. Romualdez, during the Department of Foreign Affairs forum on Tuesday, touched on the controversial economic Charter change (Cha-cha) pushed by the House, which some University of...

Number of Chinese ships in West PH Sea increases as war games begin

MANILA, Philippines — A substantial increase in the number of Chinese vessels was monitored in the West Philippine Sea on the heels of the annual war games between Manila and Washington. On Tuesday, the Philippine Navy released data to reporters, showing that a total of 124 China Coast Guard and People’s Liberation Army-Navy warships, as well as suspected Chinese maritime militia vessels, were monitored from April 16 to 22. This was a sharp...

Caloocan, Quezon City suspend face-to-face classes in public schools on April 24, 2024

The local government of Caloocan announced a suspension of face-to-face classes for public schools on Wednesday due to the predicted 43°C heat index for Metro Manila. According to a Facebook announcement by Caloocan City Mayor Along Malapitan, the Schools Division Office said that class suspensions for private schools still depend on their respective school administrations. “Magpapatuloy na lamang [ang mga klase] sa pamamagitan ng asynchronous o...

Ukraine wants to destroy the Crimean Bridge but how could they do it?

Small aircraft crashes near Prestwick Airport

Police Scotland confirmed two people were on board when the crash happened in South Ayrshire.

Prison deaths had 'massive impact' on staff

Isle of Man authorities say 10 prison officers left the service after the deaths of three inmates.

NATO forces could face battle-hardened Russian troops if Ukraine falls

PNP bans visible tattoos for personnel

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued a policy prohibiting its personnel from wearing or sporting revealing tattoos. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo on Monday noted that since the assumption of PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, there has been no directive to erase or remove tattoos of any PNP personnel. However, there is a memorandum circular regarding the bearing and sporting of tattoos. “Those who enter or intend...

Senate probe sought on foreigners using fake papers to pose as Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the national security implications of foreigners using falsified documents to pose as Filipinos has been filed in the Senate. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros filed her Senate Resolution No. 1001 after an alleged spike of Chinese students using “questionable entry credentials” in Cagayan. According to Hontiveros, it is only normal for the Philippine government to be alarmed by this...

CHR denounces confiscation of photojournalist’s equipment during coverage

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday denounced the confiscation of a photojournalist’s equipment during coverage, tagging it as an “outright obstruction to the right of every Filipino to fact-based information.” The CHR made the pronouncement after the belongings of a photojournalist were confiscated by a security agency, despite being a part of the media covering a land dispute in Silang, Cavite. “We emphasize...

17-year-old dies after being stabbed with barbeque stick, bread knife in QC

A 17-year old boy died after getting stabbed with a barbecue stick and a bread knife amid a brawl in Quezon City. In Raffy Tima’s "24 Oras" report, the stick that hit the victim’s heart snapped and remained inside his body. According to the victim's friend "BG", they were hanging out outside a billiard room in Barangay Quirino 3A when they were suddenly surrounded by a group of boys, mostly minors. "Tinanong po kami kung taga saan kami, nang di...

'We saw people struggling on board migrant boat'

The BBC’s Andrew Harding witnessed the vessel leave the French coast in which five people later died.

PRC: 1,185 pass April 2024 pharmacist licensure exam

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,185 out of 2,147 passed the April 2024 Pharmacist Licensure Exam (PHLEs), said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday. According to the PRC, the results were released four days after the exams were conducted at testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. Rhedz-Wei Talling Hadjula of the Universidad...

Teenagers charged over fire at Peaky Blinders mill

Police say two boys have been charged with arson and will appear in court later in April.

CHED warns public vs fake cash aid announcements

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) yesterday warned the public against fake announcements on cash assistance for college students, saying it has not announced applications for subsidy for Academic Year 2024-2025. “The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and UniFAST (Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education) has not announced any call for the submission of TES (Tertiary Education Subsidy)...

No winners of major lotto draws on Tuesday, April 23, 2024

There were no winners of any of the big lotto draws held on Tuesday, April 23. No bettor managed to correctly guess the right combinations for the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and the Lotto 6/42, drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The winning numbers for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 were 31-07-48-15-45-47. The jackpot remains at P87,463,985.20. The winning numbers for Super Lotto 6/49 were 42-02-44-24-14-16. The prize was...

Laguna Lake Drinking Water Treatment Plant wins a global prize

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine water treatment plant has won an international award for its innovation in lessening environmental footprints. The Poblacion Water Treatment Plant, also known as the Laguna Lake Drinking Water Treatment Plant, won the Water Project of the Year award from the Global Water Intelligence, a publisher in the international water industry. Global Water Intelligence has offices in the United Kingdom, United States and...

No significant change in Philippines HR situation – US

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the decrease in cases of extrajudicial killings, there were no significant changes in the human rights situation in the Philippines last year, according to the US State Department. Based on the US State Department’s 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, significant human rights issues were reported in the past year, including credible reports of arbitrary or unlawful killings, enforced disappearance,...

New MCWD acting general manager appointed by LWUA

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A new officer-in-charge general manager (OIC GM) in the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has been appointed. On Monday, April 22, the interim board of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), has chosen Joselito Thomas Baena, a lawyer, to be the MCWD’s OIC GM, replacing lawyer John Dx Lapid who recently resigned from his appointment. READ MORE: MCWD leadership dispute: LWUA-appointed acting general manager...

Buffalo schools slam NYC for bussing asylum seekers upstate

Supt Joseph D'Angelo of the Maryvale School District in the suburbs of Buffalo lashed out at Mayor Eric Adams' city for reimbursing 'not a penny' of the money it's used to teach 76 young migrants.

Pictured: Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill by numbers

Nearly 80,000 migrants have arrived across the English Channel since Boris Johnson unveiled the scheme in April 2022.

Woman who crashed into building, killing birthday boy and his sister, arraigned on murder charges

A Michigan woman was arraigned Tuesday on second-degree murder and other charges after prosecutors say she drunkenly cashed her SUV into a boat club that was hosting a child's birthday party, killing the 4-year-old birthday boy and his 8-year-old sister and injuring several other people. Marshella Chidester, 66, did not enter a plea to the eight counts she faces in Saturday's tragic crash at the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County, about 30 miles...

Baltimore says ship in bridge wreck was 'unseaworthy'

The city lawsuit says the vessel had "an inconsistent power supply" before it slammed into the span last month.

Lithuania FM visits Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Lithuania’s top diplomat is in the Philippines for an official visit, the first time in the two countries’ three-decade diplomatic relations. Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis is visiting the country from April 23 to 25. It is the first high-level visit to the Philippines since former Lithuanian prime minister Adolfas Slezevicius visited the country in 1995, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday....

PBBM announces a potential rollout of ASF vaccines in June, July

PBBM announces a potential rollout of ASF vaccines in June, July; Malawi farmers receive food diversification training to curb hunger; U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken, headed to Beijing for talks on wars in Ukraine, Gaza, South China Sea tensions, etc.

President downplays Liza Marcos-Sara Duterte rift | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - Marcos downplays Liza-Sara rift, shrugs off calls to sack DepEd chief - Doctors in pyramid schemes? DOH reminds medical professionals of ethical code - Hontiveros: What’s taking PNP so long to revoke Quiboloy’s gun licenses? - Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale, Columbia cancels in-person classes - Star Magic threatens legal action vs BINI, BGYO detractors online https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-23-2024/

Victims could be jailed for naming abuser - lawyer

The claim was made by a barrister in a media challenge to new sexual offence anonymity laws in NI.

Kumong Bol-Anon 15 bares complete fight card

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The complete fight card for the much-anticipated “Kumong Bol-Anon 15” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions was officially unveiled. The April 30 fight card will feature a total of six bouts that will be held at the Holy Name University gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The main event is considered one of the most-awaited local bouts in the country today featuring two ex-world title challengers Regie “Filipino Phenom”...

2 Navy helicopter, nagkatamaan habang nagsasanay para sa Naval parade; 10 sakay, patay | 24 Oras

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Estrada pushes PGH upgrade

SEN. Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Bill 2634 seeking the refurbishment of the fire-damaged Philippine General Hospital (PGH). "As the largest government tertiary hospital in the country and the only national referral center for tertiary cases, we must ensure that PGH provides high-quality medical and health care services. The recent fire incidents that hit the hospital have made us realize the sorry state of PGH. Just like the thousands of...

Man in body armour with weapons caught on street

A man has been arrested after he was stopped by police in the early hours of the morning.

Teves lawyer optimistic of Timor-Leste political asylum

MANILA, Philippines — Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s lawyer is optimistic that their application for political asylum in Timor-Leste will be granted and Teves will no longer be extradited or deported back to the Philippines. “He is not being prosecuted (here) in the normal process. He is being persecuted with the end view of pinning him down, notwithstanding the constitutional guarantees of the presumption of...

FEO-PNP recommends revoking Quiboloy's firearms license

The Firearms and Explosives Office of the Philippine National Police (FEO-PNP) has recommended the revocation of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's license to own and possess firearms (LTOPF). According to a Super Radyo report by dzBB’s Mark Makalalad, FEO-PIO Chief Major Lady Lou Gondales said they are leaving the approval of their recommendation to PNP Chief Police General Rommel Marbil. GMA Integrated news has sought more details from the PNP regarding...

Migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti leaving 16 dead

At least 16 people are dead and 28 missing in a new migrant boat disaster off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN's migration agency said on Tuesday. "At least 28 missing. 16 dead," it said, adding that the local IOM branch was "supporting local authorities with search and rescue effort".

Arrests at St George's Day event in London

Six people are arrested following the event in central London.

Girl, 9, ‘snatched’ outside Harrods while shopping with family

Girl, 9, ‘snatched’ outside Harrods while shopping with family - Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of child kidnap after incident outside famous department store

110 Chinese militia vessels, namataan sa West Philippine Sea | Saksi

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PH Navy: Chinese maritime militia vessels, dumami kasabay ng pagsisimula ng Balikatan exercise 2024

PH Navy: Chinese maritime militia vessels, dumami kasabay ng pagsisimula ng Balikatan exercise 2024

Marcos vows to end Mindoro power woes

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday promised to provide a sustainable solution to the power supply problem in Occidental Mindoro. The President said the unreliable power source in the province is a lingering issue that must be promptly addressed. Mindoro officials have sought the help of the Energy Regulatory Commission to solve the recurring power outages in the province exacerbated by the dry spell brought by El Niño. "It's expensive...

Teen 'usual self' before stabbing boy, court told

Alfie Lewis, 15, was stabbed to death in the Horsforth area of Leeds in November.

Five migrants have been killed after attempting to cross the Channel

Five migrants have been killed after attempting to cross the Channel from France. The tragedy, which included teh death of a child, happened hours after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill passed through Parliament.

Shop worker 'not the same' after knifepoint robbery

Being threatened with the weapon by Ian Gant "changed who I am" she tells a court.

Former town rector denies sexual assault on teenager

Michael Woods is accused of committing the offence in the late 1990s.