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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

'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

Villanueva: Japan-PH RAA to go through ratification process

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippines will be treated as a treaty needing the Senate’s ratification. Speaking at a Kapihan sa Senado, Villanueva said he received the information from the Executive branch. “It will become a treaty and has to go through the Senate and should be ratified for it to take effect. Again, naalala ko lang kasi ‘yung...

2024-04-16T11:02:18Z

Drunk woman sexually assaulted boy, 15, court hears

Delyth Davies admitted the sexual assault as well as threatening a man with a knife.

2024-04-16T12:49:38Z

MCWD ‘drama’: Gwen hits LWUA on ‘politics over water crisis’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has called out another national government agency. And this time, her criticisms were directed towards the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). Garcia hit the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) in the ongoing organizational crisis that hit the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD). READ MORE: MCWD ‘condemns’ LWUA, City Hall for ‘atrocious disruption’ LWUA-appointed...

2024-04-16T08:18:44Z

Revealed: MPs who rebelled against Rishi Sunak's proposed smoking ban

Rishi Sunak's proposed smoking ban cleared its first parliamentary hurdle tonight as 383 MPs voted in favour of the Prime Minister's plans.

2024-04-16T21:04:32Z

UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations is still struggling to prevent famine in the Gaza Strip and while there had been some improvement in coordination with Israel, aid deliveries in the enclave still faced difficulties, a senior U.N. aid official said on Tuesday. Andrea De Domenico, head of the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied

2024-04-16T22:19:04Z

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

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

Dog walker's killer still at large two months on

The body of retired groundsman Brian Low, 65, was discovered in Aberfeldy on 17 February.

2024-04-16T21:50:31Z

Man arrested on suspicion of murder released

Police release a 75-year-old with no further action and are given extra time to question another man.

2024-04-16T13:19:46Z

Mexican drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán claims he can't get calls or visits in a US prison

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s once most powerful drug lord, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán is claiming he cannot get phone calls or visits in the maximum security U.S. prison where he is serving a life sentence. Guzmán, who in the past was able to break out of Mexican prisons seemingly at will, wrote a letter to District Court Judge Brian M. Cogan in the Eastern District of New York in late March, complaining that he hadn’t been able to speak with his...

2024-04-16T22:10:42Z

Kosovo athlete Akil Gjakova wanted by police over domestic violence

PRISTINA (Reuters) - Kosovo police asked for the public's help in locating judo athlete Akil Gjakova, who is accused of domestic violence, police said on Tuesday. "Kosovo police are asking all citizens who have information about the location of the suspect to notify the nearest police station," police said in a statement with Gjakova's photo attached, without providing more information on the

2024-04-16T20:18:34Z

Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraq's infamous Abu Ghraib prison testified Tuesday that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees for interrogations. The retired general, Antonio Taguba, told jurors that the contractor, Steven Stefanowicz, even tried to intimidate the general as he investigated the Abu Ghraib abuses. “He would lean on the table staring...

2024-04-16T20:27:25Z

No review of Brianna Ghey killers' sentences

The killers of teenager Brianna Ghey will not have their sentences reviewed, the Attorney General has said. Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe were sentenced to 22 years and 20 years respectively for the killing the 16-year-old in a park in Culceth Linear Park in Warrington, Cheshire on 11 February 2023. Both were 15 when they stabbed Brianna 2...

2024-04-16T20:35:21Z

Alcover calls Baclayon, Cebu City Agriculture chief: A ‘liar’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover continues to stand firm on the removal of Joelito Baclayon from his post as the head of the City Agriculture Department, calling him a ‘liar.’ Last April 11, Baclayon was interviewed by the Cebu City News where he questioned Alcover’s sources of the concerns. READ MORE: City Agriculture head asked to resign over alleged negligence, ‘palpak’ service Cebu City declares state of...

2024-04-16T06:08:23Z

DOJ chief wants probe to see if Alvarez may be prosecuted for sedition

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla ordered an investigation to determine if Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez can be prosecuted for sedition, inciting to sedition, or even rebellion. “As a former lawmaker myself, I would like to remind Congressman Alvarez to act in accordance to the highest standards of ethics, morality, and nationalism, and avoid remarks unbecoming of a member of the House of...

2024-04-16T08:12:42Z

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

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

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

PBBM – My role as president is more important right now than my role as a member of the Marcos family | UB

Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

2024-04-16T23:23:40Z

DOTr mulls raps vs. transport groups for traffic ‘obstructions’ during strike

MANILA, Philippines — Protesters who participated in the two-day transport strike may be held liable for committing traffic violations, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Tuesday. According to Bautista, the Department of Transportation observed that the protest was only successful in causing traffic congestion for travelers and motorists. READ: This is not a successful transport strike–DOTr “Kung anuman ang ginawa nilang kasalanan...

2024-04-16T06:42:38Z

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

NGCP extends red alert in Luzon grid, yellow alert in Visayas

MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has extended the red alert status in Luzon and the yellow alert in the Visayas. NGCP, in an advisory, said the Luzon grid would remain under red alert up to 11 p.m. on Tuesday as two more power plants went on unscheduled shutdown. In an earlier statement, NGCP said a red alert would be raised in the Luzon grid from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The...

2024-04-16T10:06:46Z

CCPO to launch new police unit to help hasten investigations

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will be launching a new support unit tasked with aiding general investigators at all 11 police stations in the city in conducting criminal investigations. This announcement was made by Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the CCPO, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. According to Rafter, this new police unit will consist of 14...

2024-04-16T14:09:23Z

Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks German chancellor for diplomacy in China

(Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday for his diplomatic efforts in Beijing to resolve Kyiv's 25-month-old war with Russia and said China could play a role in securing peace. Ukraine has deployed considerable effort to secure the backing of China, which has close ties with Russia, for a peace summit due to take place in Switzerland in

2024-04-16T20:28:43Z

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

Chinese nationals nabbed for illegal firearms, attempted bribery in Taguig

Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Taguig City for the alleged possession of high-caliber firearms and attempted bribery. In John Consulta’s 24 Oras report on Tuesday, a team of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) raided the suspect’s residence inside an exclusive subdivision after authorities received information he was concealing illegal firearms. Recovered from the townhouse were several high-powered firearms, ammunition,...

2024-04-16T13:07:53Z

Plebiscite creating new BARMM towns bodes well for 2025 polls – BPP

MANILA, Philippines —The peaceful and orderly conduct of the plebiscite in 63 barangays that led to the creation of eight new towns composing the Special Geographic Area (SGA) within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) bodes well for the 2025 polls, according to the Bangsamoro People’s Party (BPP). According to Member of Parliament Amir Mawallil, the BPP is looking forward to the next elections and supports the creation...

2024-04-16T13:43:13Z

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

Marcos orders government to set standard in conserving energy

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered all government offices on Tuesday to set the standard in conserving energy and minimizing power interruptions. Marcos issued the order in a Twitter post after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) extended the red alert status in Luzon up to 11 p.m. on Tuesday and the yellow alert in the Visayas up to 9 p.m. “At this time, it is crucial that we all work together to...

2024-04-16T13:43:14Z

Beijing half marathon: Organizers to investigate Chinese runner’s controversial win

Beijing, China—Beijing half marathon organizers said they are investigating a widely shared video online that appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday’s race showed the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish. The three African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He out in front,...

2024-04-16T06:08:22Z

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

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

State of calamity, idineklara sa Surallah, South Cotabato dahil sa epekto ng El Niño | UB

Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

2024-04-16T22:23:39Z

NHS staff must learn to take responsibility, says general who led Iraq invasion

The NHS must end its “blame culture” and teach staff to take pride in their organisation, the general who led the Iraq invasion has said. General Sir Gordon Messenger said the service should learn from the military as the NHS prepares to roll out a national induction scheme for new recruits. The former military chief, who led the Royal Marines’ inv...

2024-04-16T19:09:43Z

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

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

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

Philippine Eagle na nasagip mula sa patibong, pinakawalan na matapos ang 3 linggong rehabilitasyon | UB

Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

2024-04-16T22:23:39Z

Make smacking illegal in all UK nations, child health chiefs urge

Laws must be changed to ensure smacking a child is not seen as acceptable in any circumstances, a landmark report demands.

2024-04-16T23:23:42Z

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

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

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

Chilling wake up call over Scotland's right to die law

Scotland risks turning death into a 'form of therapy' under plans to legalise assisted dying. Professor Trudo Lemmens said moves in Canada had led to 'euthanasia' of the disabled.

2024-04-16T22:49:38Z

Israeli tanks push back into northern Gaza, warplanes hit Rafah, say residents

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli tanks pushed back into parts of the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday which they had left weeks ago, while warplanes conducted air strikes on Rafah, the Palestinians' last refuge in the south of the territory, killing and wounding several people, medics and residents said. Residents reported an internet outage in the areas of Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in

2024-04-16T22:19:01Z

No plans to run in 2025 – Chavit

FORMER Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson said he is not inclined to run in the 2025 elections and would rather focus his energy on serving Filipinos through his businesses. In an interview on The Manila Times' digital video series "TMT Newsroom," Singson said he does not have any plans to run in next year's elections, adding that he is preoccupied with his job as the emeritus president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines. Singson...

2024-04-16T16:32:33Z

Marcos orders DOE to address power situation

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Energy to address the energy situation in the country following the red alert declaration of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). "In light of the recent Red and Yellow Alerts in the Luzon Grid, I have instructed the Department of Energy to closely monitor and coordinate with all stakeholders to address the situation," Marcos said in a post on on X (formerly...

2024-04-16T14:08:02Z

Rishi Sunak tells Israel PM Netanyahu 'calm heads' must prevail

The PM spoke to his counterpart this afternoon after reports the leaders had been unable to find a time to hold the call, with the UK government saying that Netanyahu 'has been very busy'.

2024-04-16T20:49:36Z

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