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'Weapons of mass destruction' then, 'Chinese aggression' now

REMEMBER the colossal US lie that Iraq had "weapons of mass destruction" consisting of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, which made it necessary to invade that nation in 2003, which resulted in a million direct and indirect killings of human beings. That the US propaganda machine was so powerful the lie was widely believed even by the most renowned US newspapers, such as the New York Times and Washington Post, which, however, would issue...

2024-04-16T17:49:20Z

Six dead after boat capsizes in Kashmir river

Children using the boat to get to school are among those who died when the boat capsized.

2024-04-16T14:53:59Z

House sets probe on Duterte’s ‘secret deal’ with China

MANILA, Philippines — The leadership of the House of Representatives is preparing to look into the so-called gentleman’s agreement between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea issue. House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe has vowed to act on the request of Rep. Jefferson Khonghun (Zambales first district) to look deeper into the unwritten deal between the two leaders, as such may be an...

2024-04-16T16:44:49Z

PNP: Biggest drug haul came from 'different source'

The P13.3 billion worth of shabu seized in Alitagtag, Batangas came from a different source compared to the illegal drugs confiscated in previous operations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. “Ang initial assessment po natin ay iba po ang origin nitong drugs na ito compared doon sa mga previous na nakumpiska natin,” PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference. (Our initial assessment is that the...

2024-04-16T12:02:43Z

PNP official denies any affiliation with name-dropping EDSA Busway violator

The police official whose name was mentioned by a female motorist after she was caught for using the EDSA Busway, denied he knew the woman and wants to file charges against her. According to a 24 Oras report on Tuesday, Police Major General Mario Reyes said that he was neither related nor acquainted with the woman who identified herself as a “Major Miguel”. “I want to make it clear that this person who introduced herself as Major Miguel of the...

2024-04-16T15:08:12Z

3 kids drown in Davao City

Three minors died of drowning in the town of Agdao, Davao City. An initial investigation showed the victims — aged 7,4, and 7 — were last seen playing along the shorelines of North San Juan in Barangay Centro on Saturday afternoon. However, their parents noticed they failed to come home, prompting them to report that the minor victims were missing. Their bodies were recovered from the sea after a four-hour search and rescue operations. “Hindi...

2024-04-16T14:10:18Z

Germany’s Scholz seeks Chinese role in ‘just peace’ for Ukraine

Beijing, China — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he hoped Berlin and Beijing could help achieve a “just peace” in Ukraine, as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital. The chancellor arrived in China on Sunday, accompanied by a large delegation of ministers and business executives on his second visit to the country since taking office. His whistlestop tour has taken him to the southwestern megacity of Chongqing, economic...

2024-04-16T08:02:03Z

Texas inmate Melissa Lucio's death sentence should be overturned, judge says

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has recommended that the conviction and death sentence of Melissa Lucio, a Texas woman whose execution was delayed in 2022 amid growing doubts she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter, should be overturned amid findings that evidence in her murder trial was suppressed. Senior State District Judge Arturo Nelson on Friday approved an agreement between prosecutors and Lucio’s attorneys that found the suppressed evidence,...

2024-04-16T16:56:43Z

Alvarez faces sedition probe

JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday ordered a probe into Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez's call for the military to withdraw its support for the President to determine if the congressman is liable for sedition, inciting to sedition or even rebellion. Alvarez made the call during a political rally on Sunday in Tagum City, saying the way President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was handling the West Philippine Sea dispute...

2024-04-16T16:31:06Z

Train station rape not as first described - police

There is an "early indication" the circumstances are "not as first described", officers say.

2024-04-16T17:20:38Z

UK to outlaw creation of sexually-explicit ‘deepfake’ images

London, United Kingdom — The UK government announced Tuesday that it will legislate to criminalize the creation of sexually-explicit “deepfake” images. Anyone found guilty of creating fake sexual images of people without their consent will face a criminal record, an unlimited fine and even jail if the image is widely shared, according to the government. READ: One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images “It is another example of ways...

2024-04-16T09:32:11Z

Australia offers French mall stabbing hero citizenship

Sydney, Australia — Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday suggested a visiting Frenchman who heroically fended off a knife-wielding Sydney mall attacker using only a bollard could be offered citizenship. Damien Guerot has been dubbed “bollard man” and a “hero” of Saturday’s attack that killed six people a wounded a dozen more. READ: Police probe killer’s targeting of women in Sydney mall attack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese singled Guerot out...

2024-04-16T03:46:54Z

Woman attacked by home intruder in middle of night

The woman was able to fight the attacker off and escape to a neighbour's house, police say.

2024-04-16T16:35:18Z

Venezuela shuts diplomatic office in Ecuador to protest Mexico embassy raid

Speaking at a summit of regional states, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounces raid as an ‘act of barbarism’.

2024-04-16T19:46:36Z

Iran to release 4 Filipino seafarers – DFA

IRAN will soon release the four Filipinos aboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries that Iranian authorities seized, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said. On Saturday, Iran's state-run IRNA News Agency reported that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Special Naval Force seized the ship near the Strait of Hormuz, near the Gulf of Oman. DFA Undersecretary for Migration Affairs Eduardo de Vega said the Filipino seafarers...

2024-04-16T16:16:13Z

Solomon Islands voters go to polls with China's influence in focus

Solomon Islanders began voting Wednesday in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China. It is the first election since Solomon Islands severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan in 2019, giving its backing to Beijing's "One China" principle instead.

2024-04-16T20:25:15Z

Cops nab murder suspect who evaded arrest for 8 years

After eight years of evading arrest, a construction worker was nabbed in Rizal for two counts of murder in 2016. According to a 24 Oras report by Emil Sumangil on Tuesday, the 40-year-old suspect was located after a neighbor reported his whereabouts to authorities. “Ayon sa information, siya’y nakatira malapit din sa mismong address niya talaga… nag-research ang tropa, nagikot-ikot doon, nakakuha ng asset… Natumbok natin,” said CIDG - DSOU chief...

2024-04-16T15:10:19Z

US envoy visits DMZ on heavily-fortified Korea border

Seoul, South Korea — The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border between North and South Korea Tuesday, urging Pyongyang to return to talks as global enforcement of UN sanctions stumbles. Linda Thomas-Greenfield arrived in South Korea on Sunday on a trip aimed at keeping up pressure on the nuclear-armed North after Russia last month used its UN veto to effectively end UN monitoring of violations of the raft of...

2024-04-16T08:47:08Z

Illegal possession of firearms at tangkang panunuhol | SONA

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2024-04-16T16:08:04Z

Royal park visitors tried to break off deer antlers

The Royal Parks Police says the attackers were caught on video in London's Richmond Park.

2024-04-16T16:35:10Z

Bishop airs concern for 4 OFWs on board Portugese vessel seized by Iran

MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic prelate asked for prayers for the Filipino crewmen of the MSC Aries, which was seized by Iranian authorities near the Strait of Hormuz in between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman in the Middle East. Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos on Monday expressed concern for the four Filipino personnel of the Portuguese vessel that was seized on Saturday. He hopes the Philippine government will be able to safely bring them home....

2024-04-16T08:02:01Z

Missing student found with face wrapped in tape

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — A female college student who was reported missing on Monday was found alive with her face wrapped in packing tape and her hands and feet tied. Police said the victim is a resident of Barangay Malagutay in this city. The victim was last seen when she went to a photocopy shop in nearby Barangay San Roque. Three unidentified men reportedly forced her into a car then sped toward an unknown direction. Passersby found the...

2024-04-16T16:45:08Z

PAF fighter pilots train for 'Balikatan'

PHILIPPINE Air Force (PAF) fighter pilots held air combat maneuvering (ACM) training in the ongoing Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 24-1), its spokesman said on Tuesday. In a statement, PAF spokesman Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the ACM is a critical component of the flight integration training (FTI) exercise in preparation for the upcoming large force employment (LFE) missions for this year's "Balikatan" exercises. "This rigorous training in...

2024-04-16T16:16:01Z

Nursery manager caused baby girl's death, trial told

Kate Roughley, 37, is accused of the manslaughter by ill-treatment of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan.

2024-04-16T15:04:48Z

Woman charged with murder after two-year-old dies

Shilyrand Charigwati appears in court after a two-year-old is taken to hospital and dies on Sunday.

2024-04-16T12:35:09Z

Two arrested as police investigate man's death

Police were called to reports of a "serious ongoing incident" in Bradford on Tuesday afternoon.

2024-04-16T20:20:15Z

MCWD leadership dispute: LWUA-appointed acting general manager resigns

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer John Dx Lapid, acting general manager of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) and who was appointed by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), has resigned from his post. Lapid said he no longer wanted to get involved in the ongoing dispute between current MCWD officials and LWUA because it had already taken its toll on his family. “Kapoy nako. Gikapoy na gyud ko. For me it’s not worth it nga away and...

2024-04-16T09:03:46Z

BuCor not building jail in Masungi

MANILA, Philippines — No jail will be constructed in the 270-hectare property of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in the Masungi Georeserve in Tanay, Rizal. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said only a detachment for forest rangers would be built in the area. Catapang said BuCor has “obligations and responsibilities in the conservation of the area as part of national heritage.” “We are one with the Filipino people in preserving our...

2024-04-16T16:45:08Z

DA team 90 percent complete, says Tiu Laurel

MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said his leadership team is now 90 percent complete, noting that he is just awaiting the appointment of his last undersecretary. “Only one undersecretary is missing but basically the team is 90 percent complete,” Tiu Laurel told reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of PMFTC Inc.’s P8.8 billion factory expansion in Tanauan City, Batangas. Tiu Laurel said the...

2024-04-16T16:44:56Z

SC names Navallo as SC chief comms. officer, appoints Ting as spokesperson

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday named its new chief communications officer and first female spokesperson. According to the high court in a statement, multi-platform journalist Atty. Michael “Mike” Navallo will serve as its chief communications officer. Meanwhile, SC Court Atty. Camille Ting will serve as its spokesperson, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this position. READ: Supreme Court reports...

2024-04-16T10:57:55Z

China ships hose down PH vessels anew

China ships hose down PH vessels anew

2024-04-16T15:03:04Z

Comelec considers removing barangay certification for voter registration

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday that it is mulling whether to remove the barangay certification as a requirement for voter registration. According to Comelec Chairperson George Garcia, this was due to some incidents in which some citizens attempted to register even though they were still not of voting age. READ: Comelec: New voters breach 1 million mark “I’ll be very honest sa inyong lahat na...

2024-04-16T08:27:43Z

Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead

In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.

2024-04-16T16:05:18Z

Missing boy found after mother's appeal

A missing 15-year-old boy is found after an extensive search and a mum's emotional appeal.

2024-04-16T16:04:56Z

Kansas women allegedly killed by 'God's misfits'

Four members of an "anti-government" group are suspected of kidnapping and killing two Kansas mothers.

2024-04-16T16:50:11Z

DMW seeks to classify Strait of Hormuz as high-risk area for seafarers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is seeking to classify the Strait of Hormuz in the waters off Iran and Oman as a “high-risk” area for seafaring activities. In a statement issued Tuesday, Migrant Workers Officer in Charge Hans Cacdac said this seeks to ensure the safety of Filipino seafarers and all maritime personnel aboard ships traversing the waterway. Cacdac then emphasized that the safety of Filipino seafarers...

2024-04-16T12:17:24Z

UN raises over $600 million to boost aid to Ethiopia

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations on Tuesday received financial pledges for about two-thirds of the $1 billion it was seeking to raise to boost humanitarian aid to Ethiopia, which has been hit by conflict, drought and floods. A U.N.-hosted pledging event, organised along with the governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom and held at the United Nations in Geneva, is designed to increase

2024-04-16T20:44:04Z

DND: Calls to withdraw support from Marcos are ‘futile,’ prosecution likely

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday called “futile” any attempts to make the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turn against the Constitution and the current administration. Teodoro made the statement as Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez urged the AFP to withdraw their support for Marcos peacefully. “The AFP is standing steadfast in upholding the Constitution under the leadership of the Commander in...

2024-04-16T07:42:41Z

Philippines military vessels shouldn’t accompany fishers in West Philippine Sea – Villar

SUBIC, Zambales, Philippines — The country’s military vessels should not accompany fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to prevent possible attack from Chinese ships, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday. “Ever since – I have long been the chairman of the Senate committee on agriculture and food – it was the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources that provided assistance to the fishermen. It should be the BFAR so that it will not be...

2024-04-16T16:44:49Z

No reports of drones or missiles launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel, PM says

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday said Iraq has not received any reports or indications that missiles or drones were launched from Iraq during Iran's attack on Israel. Iraq is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran. Iraqi airspace was a main route for Iran’s unprecedented drone and ballistic missile attack on Israel, and Iraqi officials say Iran

2024-04-16T19:53:23Z

Navy says reservist Alvarez should explain ouster call vs Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Tuesday said Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, who is also a Marine reservist, should explain his recent statement urging the military to overthrow President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The Navy added that it had already directed the 9th Marine Brigade to conduct an investigation and ask Alvarez to explain his statements. The former House speaker is under the rank of colonel in the...

2024-04-16T10:27:53Z

DND, AFP eye delisting of Alvarez as military reservist

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are looking at a possible investigation of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and his delisting from the roll of reservists in the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC). The move came after Alvarez called on the AFP to withdraw support for President Marcos to force the Chief Executive to step down. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro...

2024-04-16T16:44:49Z

SC exec pushes to evolve legal education beyond mere memorization

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Lopez stressed the need for legal education to evolve beyond mere memorization of legal doctrines toward a deeper understanding of the laws’ intricacies and nuances. Lopez, chairman of the 2024 Bar Examination, said lawyers should be “knowledgeable on social realities.” Speaking during the 34th National Convention of the Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP), Lopez...

2024-04-16T12:28:08Z

After P13-B shabu seizure, Marcos says no need to change anti-drug strategy

MANILA, Philippines — There is no need to change the government’s anti-drug strategy when law enforcement agencies are able to seize huge amounts of illegal drugs, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. During a briefing after checking on the inventory of the crystal meth or shabu confiscated in Alitagtag town of Batangas province, Marcos made this assertion after being asked if the high yield would necessitate a change in the...

2024-04-16T12:13:04Z

Ukraine says it 'ran out of missiles' to stop Russian strike ruining power station

(Reuters) - A lack of air defense missiles prevented Ukraine from thwarting a Russian missile attack last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in the region around the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Zelenskiy's comments, which follow repeated warnings from his government to its allies about scarce air defences, reflect the dire situation Ukraine finds itself in as Russia

2024-04-16T16:41:31Z

'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions

China's need for Iranian oil rules out Strait of Hormuz closure, but sowing 'chaos' as a strategy and sanctions threats will lead Iran to hold hijacked tankers.

2024-04-16T17:39:00Z

14 countries observing expanded Balikatan

Philippines, US, Australia, France set joint drills MANILA, Philippines — Representatives of 14 nations will arrive in the country as observers in the coming Balikatan exercises, the biggest multi-nation assembly so far, to witness the annual joint drills originally conducted only by Philippine and US troops. Organizers said this year’s 39th iteration of the Balikatan – scheduled from April 22 to May 10 – will have observers from Brunei, Canada,...

2024-04-16T16:44:48Z

7 NPA rebels surrender

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Seven communist rebels have surrendered in Masbate. Lt. Gen. Rhoderick Armamento, Area Police Command-Southern Luzon commander, said one of the surrenderees was identified as James Espares, alias Janjan, of the New People‘s Army’s Bicol Regional Party Command. Armamento said improvised explosive devices, ammunition and other war materiel were recovered as the surrenderees led authorities to an arms cache...

2024-04-16T16:45:07Z

Trinidad: 55 Chinese ships spotted in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 55 Chinese ships were monitored within the vicinity of the maritime features in the West Philippine Sea. Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, on Tuesday said that of the 55 ships, 48 were suspected Chinese maritime militia vessels (CMMVs), six were under the China Coast Guard vessel (CCGVs), while one was from the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLAN). These were monitored...

2024-04-16T12:02:22Z

Villanueva sees ‘gentleman’s agreement’ as a Chinese propaganda

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva downplayed the so-called “gentleman’s agreement” entered into by former President Rodrigo Duterte with China, calling it a mere propaganda by the Asian giant. READ: China insists ‘gentleman’s agreement’ under Duterte administration “I really believe so — that this is just a plain, simple propaganda of the Chinese government. Look at the ambassador, ‘di ba? Kung anu-ano na naman ang...

2024-04-16T08:27:44Z