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Marcos promises aid to El Niño-hit areas

MANILA, Philippines — Rice remains sufficient despite the drought in some areas, President Marcos said yesterday as he vowed to continue providing aid to sectors hit by El Niño. Marcos directed agencies to coordinate closely with local government units to ensure swift distribution of assistance. The President visited Occidental Mindoro yesterday to assess the situation in areas affected by El Niño and discussed ways to mitigate the effects of...

Woman who crashed into building, killing 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 crashed her SUV into a boat club that was hosting a child's birthday party, killing a young brother and 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 (48 kilometers) south of...

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,...

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.

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...

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”...

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...

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....

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...

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.

Manila suspends on-site classes in all levels on Wednesday (April 24)

MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in all levels, both public and private, on Wednesday, April 24. According to the Manila City Public Information Office, Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan declared the suspension based on the forecast danger heat index of 43°C (degrees Celsius) on Wednesday. “Schools are advised to shift to asynchronous classes,” the office said in an advisory. The state...

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

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/

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

DFA: Lithuanian foreign minister visits PH to promote bilateral ties

MANILA, Philippines — Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has embarked on an official three-day visit to Manila to promote close bilateral ties of the Philippines and Lithuania and discuss international issues of mutual concern. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the visit is scheduled on April 23 until April 25, adding that it marks the first time that a Lithuanian Foreign Minister is undertaking an...

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

INQToday: Marcos says VP Sara to stay as education chief

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Marcos says VP Sara to stay as education chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said that Vice President Sara Duterte will stay as the Secretary of Education despite calls for her resignation. Lawmakers from the House of Representatives have cast doubt on Duterte’s capacity to oversee the country’s education system. Bongbong: Liza’s beef with Sara ‘won’t affect our working relationship’...

Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK

Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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...

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...

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.

Migrants drown in English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy

By Yves Herman and Hannah Ellison WIMEREUX, France/DOVER, England (Reuters) -Five migrants, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in an overcrowded small boat on Tuesday, hours after Britain passed a bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in a move to deter the dangerous journeys. The deaths occurred when a boat carrying 112 people set out to

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...

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...

Murder investigation launched after two die in fire

Police believe there may have been an incident outside the the house before the fire started.

Shop worker left with four-inch knife wound after stabbing outside train station

Shop worker left with four-inch knife wound after stabbing outside train station - Officers appeal for witnesses after incident outside Potters Bar station

PBBM - Mananatiling DepEd secretary si VP Sara Duterte | Saksi

Saksi is GMA Network's late-night newscast hosted by Arnold Clavio and Pia Arcangel. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 11:00 PM (PHL Time) on GMA-7. For more videos from Saksi, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/saksi.News updates on COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/covid-19/#Nakatutok24OrasBreaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad:GMA News and Public Affairs Portal: http://www.gmanews.tvFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanewsTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanewsInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanewsGMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north

By Nidal al-Mughrabi (Reuters) - Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza on Tuesday in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, residents said, and the army ordered fresh evacuations in the north of the enclave, warning civilians they were in a "dangerous combat zone". Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip in what

Six hospital wards hit by crumbling concrete open

Half of the hospital's 12 wards were shut last year after being found to be afflicted by Raac.

Go welcomes PDP endorsement

MANILA, Philippines — With the formal endorsement of his re-election bid by Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), Sen. Bong Go has vowed to remain committed to improving the lives of Filipinos. Go said he is grateful to PDP chairman and former president Rodrigo Duterte as well as to his party-mates for backing his bid for re-election in 2025. Go got the third highest number of votes in the 2019 senatorial elections. “I know it’s a bit too early to...

China expected to ‘behave well’ during WPS trilateral drills – PH Navy

MANILA, Philippines — China is expected to behave well when the trilateral drills kick off in the West Philippine Sea as part of the “Balikatan” exercises, according to a Philippine Navy official. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, attributed this expectation to the presence of Manila’s warships and its foreign counterparts during the patrols to be conducted this week. READ: Philippine, US, French...

Sadiq Khan pledges crackdown on high street crime

The plan by the Labour contender also involves investing £3m into youth workers.

Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.

UN 'horrified' by Gaza hospital mass grave reports

Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.

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.

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...

HEADLINES: Marcos rules out firing Duterte | Apr. 24, 2024

Good day. Here are the stories for Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Today's episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines' leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: Marcos rules out firing Duterte PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday rejected calls to replace Vice President Sara Duterte as education secretary, saying his working relationship with her would not be affected by his...

Small aircraft crashes near Prestwick Airport

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

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

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

Man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder found

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

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

RP-US Marines exercises end with outreach in Maguindanao

COTABATO CITY — At least 400 families along the coastal town of Maguindanao del Norte benefited from the outreach services given by Filipino and American marines at the end of the joint Marine Exercises 2024 (Marex 24) in this city on Saturday, April 20. Brigadier General Eric Macaambac, commander of the 1st Marine Brigade, said the activity was an integral part of Marex 24 and included a range of services from medical and dental consultations,...

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)...

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...