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Tributes pour in for Saguisag

MANILA, Philippines: Tributes poured in for the late senator Rene Saguisag, who passed away on Wednesday. The Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines, in a statement, called Saguisag a "symbol of promoting democracy, human rights, and social justice." "As a lawyer, he was among those who stood up against abuses during Martial Law. As a member of the Liberal Party, he raised the bar for those in public service, not only through the laws he...

German climate activists sentenced for spraying paint on Brandenburg Gate

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) - A German court on Tuesday handed down suspended eight-month prison sentences to three climate activists who sprayed orange paint on the columns of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate last September to demand a stop to the use of fossil fuels by 2030. The activists were supporters of the "Last Generation" climate activists group, which had made headlines in

Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border

(Reuters) - A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by soldiers of the ruling junta from whom the rebels had this month wrested the key trading post, an official said on Wednesday. A spokesman for the Karen National Union (KNU) said the "temporary retreat" from the town of Myawaddy came after the return of junta soldiers to the

Senators mourn passing of Saguisag

MANILA, Philippines: Senators, led by Senate President Juan Miguel, joined the nation in mourning the passing of former senator Rene Saguisag. Zubiri said Saguisag possessed an "unwavering commitment to justice and fairness for every Filipino," which was evident in his initiatives such as the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG). He said that although Saguisag's tenure in the Senate was brief, he significantly impacted Filipinos' lives. He...

Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower

Trump hosts former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower.

These cities are running out of water

Water scarcity is a problem many of us associate with countries typically hit by drought. But as populations grow, temperatures rise, and water demand increases, water supplies start to get depleted, even in places where this was not necessarily a problem historically. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2023 says that one in four people lacks access to clean water. As time goes by, more and more major cities begin to face serious water shortages. For instance, Mexico City has been recently in the news as one of the big cities that may run out of water soon. But what other cities are at risk? Click on to find out.

Marcos gives aid to Occidental Mindoro farmers amid El Niño onslaught

President Marcos led the distribution of millions worth of financial assistance, loans, and subsidies to the farmers and fisherfolk in Occidental Mindoro, which is being severely impacted by the El Niño phenomenon. READ MORE: https://mb.com. ph/2024/4/23/marcos-gives-aid-to-farmers-in-occidental-mindoro-amid-el-nino-onslaught Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

Taiwanese ace takes control at Luisita

Foreigners dominated the first round of the $100,000 ICTSI Luisita Ladies International on Tuesday, with Chinese-Taipei’s Hsuan Chen shooting a four-under-par 68 to lead a Thai by one and only three Filipinos managing to slide in the top 10, with Princess Superal and Harmie Constantino not among them. Scorching heat and the unpredictable greens of picturesque Luisita Golf in Tarlac failed to slow down the foreign charge as another Taiwanese and...

Wimereux's mayor blames England after migrant boat accident

Mayor of Wimereux Jean-Luc Dubaele has blamed England after a boat carrying migrants encountered some issues while attempting to cross the English Channel. Five people were killed during the incident.

Zelensky says aid approval to Ukraine reinforces US role as 'beacon of democracy'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the US Senate's approval of a multi-billion aid package for Ukraine reinforces America's role as a "beacon of democracy." "I am grateful to the US Senate for (Tuesday's) approval of vital aid to Ukraine," Zelensky said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app. "This vote reinforces A...

Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn

By Cath Turner and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States, some of which included Jewish Passover Seders, as demonstrators demanded an end to civilian casualties in Gaza. The growing protests follow mass arrests of demonstrators at some East Coast universities in recent days, and show a

‘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 grid under red, yellow alert until Tuesday night

MANILA, Philippines — The Luzon grid has been placed under red and yellow alert until Tuesday night, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to the NGCP, the Luzon Grid was placed under red alert from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and shifted to yellow alert from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The grid was then placed at red alert again at 6:00 p.m. and will last until 10:00 p.m. Afterwards, a yellow alert will be hoisted at the...

Russian deputy defence minister detained on bribe allegations, officials say

(Reuters) -A Russian deputy defence minister in charge of military construction has been detained on Tuesday on suspicion of "large-scale" bribe-taking, in one of the highest-profile corruption cases since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine. A brief statement by the Investigative Committee, Russia's top investigative body, said late on Tuesday that Timur Ivanov had been taken into custody and an

Marikina’s bike parking with facilities lauded online

The construction of a bike parking with facilities for bicycle users in Marikina City earned praise from the local online community. A social media account posting updates about the city shared that the city government is building the “End of Trip Cycling Facility” in front of the Marikina City Hall. Inside Marikina said that it […]

Fears after a boatload of Chinese men arrived on Australian coastline

In early April the boat carrying 15 Chinese citizens landed at the remote Mungalalu Truscott Airbase, but it wasn't until days later that Defence personnel tracked them all down.

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Germany, Britain move in on suspected Chinese spies

BERLIN, Germany — Germany and Britain on Monday both swooped on suspected spies accused of passing on secret information to China, as concern deepens in the West over aggressive Chinese espionage. In Germany, investigators arrested three German nationals in the west of the country suspected of sharing information on maritime technology, prosecutors said in a statement. The trio, named as Herwig F., Ina F. and Thomas R., are accused of taking...

Man in Abra dies after getting punched

A 36-year-old man in Barangay Patiao, Peñarrubia, Abra died reportedly after he was punched three times by a barangay tanod. According to the police, the victim was drunk and allegedly challenged some men to a fist fight in front of a store. PCPT. June Saliw-an, Chief of the Peñarrubia Police Station, said the suspect punched the victim because he did not want to get hit first. "Adda daytoy maysa a tanod tayo, daytoy suspek a mang-pacify koma...

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday

US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week.

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

Concern over experiments near home of boy who died

Zane Gbangbola's parents say he was killed by toxic gas from a former dump after the Thames flooded.

Rishi Sunak announces UK will forge closer military links with Germany

The Prime Minister arrived in Berlin last night ahead of talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which are expected to focus on security, trade and migration.

Palace warns vs Marcos 'deepfake' video ordering military action vs 'particular foreign country'

MANILA, Philippines: Malacañang warned the public against a manipulated video circulating online featuring an audio of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to "act against a particular foreign country." In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the President has "no such directive" and the audio "deepfake" was created using generative artificial intelligence (AI)....

More illegal sirens, blinkers seized after Marcos order —HPG

The number of confiscated illegal sirens, blinkers, and other signaling devices has increased after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. banned government officials and workers from using them. From April 15 to 21, the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Highway Patrol Group (HPG) said a total of 481 signaling devices were seized, including 463 blinkers and lights as well as 18 sirens and horns. This was higher compared to the previous week...

First COVID, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines

Filipino schools send children home due to heatwaves Switch to online classes hits low-income families hardest Teachers call for heat measures, climate change education QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Thomson Reuters Foundation)— Record heat in the Philippines this month has forced schools to send children home for online classes, reviving memories of COVID lockdowns and raising fears that […]

Argentina's Milei faces biggest protest yet as students march over budget cuts

By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday in an anti-government march against budget cuts to public universities, the biggest protest yet against President Javier Milei's painful austerity measures. The demonstrations are the latest example of rising tension over spending cuts that are helping undo a deep

Young family-of-eight forced to live in a tent amid rental crisis

A young Queensland family-of-eight have been forced to live in a tent for over six months as they struggle to find a home amid the worsening rental crisis.

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Palace debunks viral deepfake video of President

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday debunked a viral deepfake video of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly commanding the Armed Forces of the Philippines to act against a foreign country. The Palace did not specify which video this was, or which streaming platform. However, the supposed deepfake was created amid heightened tensions with China over the West Philippine Sea. “It has come to the attention of the Presidential...

QCPD files complaint vs. MANBIELA over 2-day transport strike

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has filed a complaint against members of transport group MANIBELA for their alleged "disruptive behavior" during a two-day strike held earlier this month in the city. According to the QCPD, it filed a complaint against Samahang Manibela Mananakay at Nagkaisang Terminal ng Transportasyon (MANIBELA) for three counts of violation of the Public Assembly Act of 1985, violation of Article 155 of the Revised Penal...

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Reevaluate actions after parking blaze, senators told NAIA execs

MANILA, Philippines — The management of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was told to reevaluate its actions following the blaze that erupted at one of its parking spaces. Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the chamber’s panel on public services, said there is a need to determine what should have been improved and how quickly the blaze should have been addressed. “Did they have enough fire extinguishers that were accessible to first...

More cold storage, Marcos assures farmers, fisherfolks

SAN JOSE, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that the government is planning to put up more cold storage facilities to address the unstable prices of agricultural products. During a town hall meeting with farmers and fisherfolks in Occidental Mindoro, Marcos was asked about government measures to help local producers amid importation. READ: Rice, onion prices start dropping after months of...

Russian priest presiding over Navalny's memorial suspended from duties

A Russian Orthodox priest who presided over the memorial service for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in March has been suspended from clerical duties for three years, the Moscow Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church said. In a statement published on its website on Tuesday, the diocese did not say what was the reason for the punis...

Nasa 110 Chinese militia vessels, na-monitor ng PHL Navy sa West PHL Sea ngayong linggo | UB

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5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Batanes area

MANILA, Philippines — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the waters off Batanes on Tuesday evening, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake was west of Sabtang, Batanes. READ: 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur READ: DMW says no report yet of OFWs hurt in latest Taiwan earthquakes It also had a depth of focus...

PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback

Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

Armenians fear another war despite talk of peace

Ethnic Armenians who lost their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh worry Azerbaijan plans another war.

Counter terrorism team carry out raids across Sydney

Counter-terrorism officers are executing a number of search warrants across Sydney.

Firms urged to hire able-bodied seniors

MANILA, Philippines — A partylist lawmaker on Tuesday urged businesses to work with local governments in hiring fit-to-work elderly Filipinos. Senior Citizen partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes, chair of the House committee on senior citizens, said that if the country’s 148 cities could each produce in a year 1,000 jobs for people age 60 and above, “that is already 148,000 jobs created, even if only for temporary six-month periods.” READ: Repurposing...

Rene Saguisag, 84

MANILA, Philippines: Former senator and human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag has died, his family said on Wednesday. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Papa and Lolo," Saguisag's son Rebo said on Facebook. "As we mourn his loss, we take solace in the enduring impact of his legacy," he added. Saguisag was a human rights lawyer from 1972 to 1986 before becoming the spokesman of then president Corazon Aquino. Under...

Humza is running 'a zombie government' taunt the Scottish Tories

Humza Yousaf has been accused of running a 'zombie government' while he waits to find out if the Greens will pull the plug on his 'coalition of chaos'.

124 Chinese vessel sa WPS | BT

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On-site classes suspended as ‘danger’ level heat index hits anew

MANILA, Philippines — Some local and provincial governments have suspended in-person classes on Wednesday, April 24, amid “danger” level heat indexes. According to the state weather bureau, high heat indexes exceeding 42 degrees Celsius may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke during continued exposure. Below is a list of suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, April 24. Metro Manila Manila ‘Danger’ level heat index –...

Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty

Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world’s most powerful countries.

Charter change still on House agenda

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will focus on strengthening national security amid China’s growing aggression in the West Philippine Sea and lobbying again for economic Charter change when Congress resumes sessions on April 29. During a forum led by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Speaker Martin Romualdez said their legislative focus would be on the “dual imperatives of national security and robust development.” READ:...

Victims of China floods race to salvage property

Victims of severe floods in southern China raced on Wednesday to salvage property from the muddy waters, as authorities warned of more heavy rains to come. Authorities have warned of more downpours across Guangdong from Wednesday evening until Friday.

Soil test bares design flaws in another flyover in Iloilo

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Soil testing on the area where another multimillion-peso controversial flyover in Pavia town in Iloilo province was constructed has shown measurement discrepancies that put into question its stability. The confirmatory and seismic testing conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH) revealed that the Aganan flyover’s foundations needed a depth of 54 meters to reach stable soil, as...