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Landmark poll finds Tories trail Labour on EVERY major political issue

The survey of more than 5,400 voters was conducted by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft. It reveals that 45 per cent of the public do not want a Labour government.

Bahagi ng Mt. Arayat sa Pampanga, nasunog

Bahagi ng Mt. Arayat sa Pampanga, nasunog

52 houses in Zambales town face demolition

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — In between sobs, Rosemarie Susi, 23, and her family watched as a demolition team prepared to destroy their home at a fishing village in Barangay Camiing, Cabangan, Zambales on Wednesday, April 17. “There are eight of us in one house. We don’t know where else to go. We just removed our things first because they said that if we don’t, they will destroy them too,” Susi told the Inquirer in Filipino. Susi and her family were...

Ex-AFP chief urges Asean members to support PH fight vs China’s aggression

MANILA, Philippines — A former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief is urging other Southeast Asian countries to support the Philippines in its fight against China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Former AFP chief Emmanuel Bautista noted that while several of its western allies supported the Philippines, no other Southeast Asian nation has expressed similar sentiments so far. Bautista said that only 21 countries expressed...

Scots warned over introduction of right-to-die laws

Nearly 45,000 Canadians have ended their lives under the country's right-to-die scheme, fuelling fears over the introduction of similar laws in Scotland.

Only seven New Yorkers selected for jury duty in Trump’s trial so far

BSP unfazed by peso slump to 57:$1

MANILA, Philippines – The recent weakness of the peso is “not large enough” to upset inflation expectations and trigger any policy actions from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said on Wednesday. At a press conference, Remolona said the local currency’s slump was “not a case of a weak peso, [but] a case of a strong dollar” as the greenback regained strength amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and...

Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel

At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784

As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.

Most Americans think Trump really has committed crimes

Japan showed off the destroyer it's turning into an aircraft carrier for F-35 stealth fighters

Japan hasn't flown fighter jets from carriers since World War II, but it's building out its capabilities amid the concerns about China.

Sadiq Khan's ally says pay-per-mile driving only ruled out 'for now'

Hackney Labour councillor Mete Coban slipped out the remark as he took part in a Future of London Transport hustings this afternoon.

Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud

Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims.

Delayed salaries due to employees’ defiance – City Admin

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The delayed salaries of the four regular Cebu City employees were blamed on their defiance, a top city hall official said. On April 16, the four told reporters that they did not receive their salary for nearly 10 months now. Lawyer Collin Rosell, the city administrator, explained that the employees did not receive their salary because they did not report to their assigned areas when they were asked to be reassigned....

ABS-CBN losses swell while GMA income tumbles

MANILA, Philippines — The absence of political advertisements put a strain on the earnings of media giant GMA Network Inc. last year, as former rival ABS-CBN Corp. continued to absorb the losses of its broadband and cable television unit. In separate stock exchange filings, Gozon-led GMA saw earnings dip by 42 percent to P3.17 billion while Lopez family-led ABS-CBN said net losses widened to P12.8 billion from P2.6 billion previously. Both...

PBBM, nanawagan ng whole-of-government approach matapos sabihin ng NGCP na isailalim sa red at yellow alert status ang Luzon power grid

PBBM, nanawagan ng whole-of-government approach matapos sabihin ng NGCP na isailalim sa red at yellow alert status ang Luzon power grid 39/kilo ng bigas, mabibili sa Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores sa Metro Manila

MTPB, sinimulan na ang paghuli sa mga e-bike at e-trike na daraan sa national highways;

MTPB, sinimulan na ang paghuli sa mga e-bike at e-trike na daraan sa national highways; Anim na kalsada sa Maynila, sakop ng programa

Vote counting starts in Solomon Islands as China, US trade barbs

Vote counting was under way Thursday in the South Pacific's Solomon Islands, a contest keenly watched from afar as China's efforts to stamp its mark on the region are tested. Hand counting the paper votes is only the start of an arduous electoral process.

1,330 pass the April 2024 electronics engineering licensure exams

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 1,330 out of 3,130 passed the 2024 April Electronics Engineering Licensure Exam (ECELE), said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday. According to the PRC, the board exam was conducted on April 11 to 12, 2024 at testing centers in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales and Tuguegarao. Niel Shem Geronimo Bañas of the Technological University...

Motorsiklo, nagliyab sa gitna ng highway | UB

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Marcos among Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024'

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is included in Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024." Time recognized Marcos' efforts on economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and how the President "elevated the Philippines in the world stage." The Chief Executive was also cited for his stance on the West Philippine Sea amid rising tensions in the region. "Bongbong has stood steadfast against Chinese aggression in the disputed...

Home Office worker arrested for ‘selling’ UK residency

The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application.

Police arrest six, seek three others in Canada's largest gold heist

By KyawSoe Oo and Ismail Shakil BRAMPTON, Ontario (Reuters) - Canadian and U.S. authorities said on Wednesday six people have been arrested and three more are being sought in connection with what they called the largest gold heist in Canadian history -- a cargo of over C$22 million ($16 million) in gold and currency. The suspects, including two Air Canada employees, forged an airway bill to

Canada and NATO have a big problem and its Canada’s fault

NGCP says Visayas grid to be on red alert until Wednesday night

MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid has been placed under red alert until Wednesday night, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory, the NGCP said that the red alert started at 5 a.m. and will extend until 9 p.m. The high alert status was caused by reduced output from Mindanao to Visayas (or the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project) after two power plants — GNPK 2 and SMCPC U2 — tripped. “Manual load...

UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A man-made famine is "tightening its grip" across the Gaza Strip, the head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA warned on Wednesday as he accused Israel of blocking aid deliveries and seeking to end UNRWA's activities in the enclave. "Today, an insidious campaign to end UNRWA's operations is underway, with serious implications for

Anthony Horowitz says private schools are 'destroying their children'

The 68-year-old novelist was sent to boarding school at eight-years-old and admitted in the aftermath of his 'terrible' experience he was a 'terribly damaged person'.

Brazil braces for worst coral bleaching ever

JAPARATINGA, Brazil - Brazil is bracing for what may be its worst-ever coral bleaching event as extremely warm waters damage reefs in the country's largest marine reserve – threatening the region's tourism and fishing revenues. With the world's corals now suffering a fourth mass bleaching event in three decades, some had hoped Brazil's reefs would be spared as they were during previous global bleaching events Bleaching is triggered by high water...

19 lugar sa bansa, makararanas ng napakainit na panahon;

19 lugar sa bansa, makararanas ng napakainit na panahon; Heat Index sa Aborlan, Palawan, posibleng umabot ng 45°c

The Russian Orthodox Church declares ‘holy war’ against Ukraine and the West

Alvarez may be delisted as Marine reservist after Marcos ouster call

MANILA, Philippines — Davao del Norte 1st Dist. Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez may be delisted as a Marine reservist after urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., according to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla. “In terms of the laws of the AFP, in our policy, we have the Articles of War that can handle it, and he can be separated from the service and delisted,”...

NATO is working to make sure Trump won't be a problem for Ukraine

'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held by Hamas

Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in Hamas captivity.

Philippines, US forces to train retaking island in joint drills

MANILA — Philippine and U.S. forces will simulate retaking enemy-occupied islands during joint military drills starting next week in areas facing Taiwan and the South China Sea as Manila shifts its focus to external defense. The annual “Balikatan” or “shoulder-to-shoulder” drills, which will run from April 22 to May 10, will involve 16,700 soldiers who will train […]

China athletics admits ‘problems’ after half-marathon fiasco

The booming popularity of road running in China has “exposed problems”, the country’s top athletics body says, after a half marathon went viral because of its bizarre finish. Organizers launched an investigation after two runners from Kenya and one from Ethiopia appeared to deliberately allow China’s He Jie to win Sunday’s Beijing half marathon. He, the 2023 Asian Games marathon gold medalist, won by one second after his supposed rivals appeared...

Why mum and four kids are forced to live in a tent

Kristine Meakins, and her four kids, aged two, five, eight and 15, have been living in a tent at a caravan park in Perth 's south for the past two weeks.

Sales Road sinkhole patched up; only light vehicles allowed

MANILA, Philippines — The sinkhole along Sales Road in Pasay City has been patched up by the Department of Public Works and Highways-South Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-SMDEO), “Maintenance team of the DPWH-SMDEO conducted asphalt overlay to the newly paved road earlier today,” the DPWH said in a statement. Sales Road has been open to light vehicles since 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. “Motorists are advised that only light vehicles are...

PAGASA, nagbabala sa matinding init ng panahon bago ang buwan ng Mayo

PAGASA, nagbabala sa matinding init ng panahon bago ang buwan ng Mayo DMW, nilinaw na walang nasaktang Pilipino sa baha sa UAE

Probe surge of Chinese nationals near Edca sites—Rep. Barbers

MANILA, Philippines — Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is urging concerned government and law enforcement agencies to investigate the surge of Chinese nationals near Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) sites and other major seaports and airports nationwide. Barbers, who chairs the House committee on dangerous drugs, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) “should be held responsible and...

EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel

By Tassilo Hummel, Andrew Gray and Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. The summit in Brussels is the first meeting of the EU's 27 national leaders since Saturday's attack, more than six months into

Paggamit ng nuclear energy, isinusulong para tugunan ang problema sa supply ng kuryente

Paggamit ng nuclear energy, isinusulong para tugunan ang problema sa supply ng kuryente

Arrests made and thousands of victims contacted after scammer site taken offline

Arrests made and thousands of victims contacted after scammer site taken offline - Law enforcement agencies have arrested 37 suspects across the UK and around the world

Solon hits Alvarez’ anti-Marcos ‘free speech’ stand: It’s an excuse

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker and Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez’s “freedom of speech” defense in calling for the withdrawal of support from the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R.Marcos Jr. is just an excuse, according to Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo. Romualdo said this as he lauded Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla’s decision to look into Alvarez’ controversial remarks, which authorities are still...

Albert Pagara comeback fight won’t happen in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated comeback fight of “Prince” Albert Pagara on June 15 won’t be happening at the posh NUSTAR Resort and Casino. This was after organizers decided to hold the fight instead at the Passi Arena in Iloilo apparently to save on costs. Lorenzo Sy the head of the Chao Sy Promotions earlier announced that Pagara will fight for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia lightweight title at the NUSTAR Resort...

Britain has a 'gaping gap' in its defences that Putin could seize upon

Mark Francois claimed the Russian tyrant could take advantage in the delay in the RAF's new £1.9billion 'eyes in the sky' surveillance plane, the E-7 Wedgetail, by attacking from the north.

Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says

The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The deal has not been finalized and no money has been paid, the source said on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak before a formal announcement....

Prosecutors seek 12-year sentences for 'Panama Papers' accused

The prosecution sought 12-year prison sentences Wednesday for the founders of a now-defunct law firm at the center of the so-called "Panama Papers" tax evasion scandal. The prosecution requested up to 12 years in prison for both in that case.

A Ukrainian ally is sending Kyiv F-16s for deep strikes into Russia's rear

US to Reinstate Venezuela Sanctions, Says Maduro Broke Deal

President Joe Biden’s administration reimposed oil sanctions on Venezuela, ending a six-month reprieve after determining that Nicolas Maduro’s regime failed to honor an agreement to allow a fairer vote in elections scheduled for July.

New Zealand PM arriving in PH for official visit

MANILA, Philippines — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be in the Philippines on Thjursday for an official visit, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced. During a farewell call with President Ferdinand “Bonbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace, outgoing New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Kell said that Luxon has been keenly interested in visiting the country. “He (Luxon) has been very clear that he...