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Carpio: Education can help Philippines win fight for West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — Educating Filipinos about the history of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) could help the Philippines win the fight against China’s claims on the entire South China Sea, according to retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio. In a lecture hosted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and the National Library of the Philippines last Friday, Carpio pointed out that the “total lack of knowledge of the Treaty...

2024-07-06T16:31:53Z

Fears for missing man, 23, after the boat he was on capsized

A rescue operation was launched for a 23-year-old man who disappeared after the boat he was on sank in the Swansea Channel, south of Newcastle, in NSW, just before 8pm on Saturday.

2024-07-06T15:21:12Z

Tribute to 'caring' man found seriously injured in road

Police refer the case to a watchdog due to concerns over their response after Patrick McCooey was injured.

2024-07-06T17:12:48Z

562 BuCor inmates freed in June

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 562 inmates from all the prisons and penal farms in the country were released in June, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) reported. In a statement, BuCor said 121 of those released were acquitted, 321 had served their maximum sentence, 98 were granted parole, 21 were granted probation and one was granted executive clemency. BuCor director Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr. said the bureau has already released a total of...

2024-07-06T16:32:01Z

Woman dies in fatal A1(M) crash

Hertfordshire Police says the crash took place on Friday night and is appealing for information.

2024-07-06T16:58:27Z

Calls for more safety measures where boy went missing

A petition calls for more lifeguards at Crosby Beach where a teenager went missing during a swim.

2024-07-06T15:27:35Z

PAOCC has leads on alleged leak of Pogo raid plans – spokesperson

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has identified leads regarding the alleged leak of plans to raid illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hubs, according to its spokesperson, Winston Casio. Casio was specifically referring to the raid on Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga, last June 5. “We already have the leads that we got in the last three days, so when our office arrives on Monday, we...

2024-07-06T09:14:29Z

Israeli strike kills 16 at Gaza school, military says it targeted gunmen

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ramadan Abed CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said, in an attack Israel said had targeted militants. The health ministry said the attack on the school in Al-Nuseirat killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 50.

2024-07-06T19:57:19Z

HEADLINES: China ship taunts PH vessel in Escoda Shoal | July 7, 2024

Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, July 7, 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: China ship taunts PH vessel in Escoda Shoal CHINA Coast Guard's (CCG) "monster" ship is inching closer to a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel that has been maintaining its presence in Escoda (Sabina)...

2024-07-06T16:12:41Z

DENR lauds Cotabato farmer for saving serpent eagle

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Environment officials lauded a farmer in Cotabato province for saving a juvenile Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) which was released back to the wild on Wednesday. Forester Abdulnagib T. Ringia, community environment and natural resources officer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) based in Matalam town, said the acts of Jimmy Icdang should set an example to all on how...

2024-07-06T15:21:18Z

Royal Navy crew return home after six months fighting Houthi rebels

HMS Diamond docked at Portsmouth on Saturday after helping to protect shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden and shooting down the most enemy missiles in one day on record.

2024-07-06T17:21:36Z

SBP chief promises continuity for Gilas after FIBA OQT stint

SBP Chief Al Panlilio promises to stay the course

2024-07-06T20:05:20Z

China ‘monster’ ship drops anchor in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — China’s largest coast guard ship dropped anchor in the vicinity of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal several hundred yards from a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel which sent out a radio challenge but was ignored, PCG Commodore and spokesman Jay Tarriela said yesterday. “It’s an intimidation on the part of the China Coast Guard,” Tarriela said at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. “We’re not going to pull out and we’re not going...

2024-07-06T16:31:57Z

A donner kebab pie, sweets and a nervous wait - an MP's election diary

Graeme Downie, newly-elected MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, recounts his hectic last 24 hours in a months-long campaign.

2024-07-06T20:07:04Z

Remains found in Tarlac confirmed to be of missing pageant bet, Israeli BF

MANILA, Philippines — The remains found in Capas, Tarlac were those of missing Mutya ng Pilipinas Pampanga 2024 candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen, Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda said on Saturday. According to Pineda in a Facebook post, police were able to confirm their identities through their clothing and other items. “Malungkot ko po na ibinabalita sa inyo na natagpuan na ang mga bangkay ng kabalen natin na si...

2024-07-06T09:44:34Z

Woman ambushed and sexually assaulted in street

Police are seeking a white man of slim build, in his 20s, with light coloured facial hair.

2024-07-06T13:12:15Z

The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

2024-07-06T23:41:50Z

Cyclist seriously injured in Hastings crash

A local man, aged in his 70s, was airlifted to hospital after the collision on the A21 on Saturday.

2024-07-06T16:27:51Z

Why Starmer hired key-cutting boss as prisons minister

James Timpson has made a name for himself hiring hundreds of former prisoners.

2024-07-06T15:27:40Z

Sudanese political factions meet in Cairo with little prospect of peace

By Nafisa Eltahir CAIRO (Reuters) -Rival Sudanese political factions formally attended reconciliation talks in Cairo on Saturday, the first since a conflict in the country began almost 15 months ago, but admitted there was little prospect of quickly ending the war. During the conference the Democratic Bloc, which is aligned with the army, refused to hold joint sessions with Taqaddum faction,

2024-07-06T19:31:53Z

Citizen scientists mobilized to protect Verde Island Passage

MANILA, Philippines — The Verde Island Passage (VIP), one of the country’s marine treasures, has received invaluable help from the Lopez Group, which organized an 18-member team of citizen scientists. Clean energy leader First Gen Corp. and nonprofit sister organization ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) partnered to mobilize the time in Lobo, Batangas as an additional initiative in support of a long-term program, co-pioneered by both Lopez-led...

2024-07-06T16:31:53Z

Man is shot dead by police after allegedly threatening officers

Queensland Police allege the man confronted officers at Kirwan Police Station in Townsville, North Queensland, after 10pm on Saturday.

2024-07-06T23:22:32Z

Family pay tribute to 'caring' army cadet, 14, who was killed by bus

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to 'funny, kind and intelligent' teenager, Jonathan Debnam (pictured), 14, who was killed after being hit by a bus in Shortstown, Bedfordshire on Thursday.

2024-07-06T17:06:35Z

England through to semi-finals, and Rwanda plan 'dead'

Sunday's front pages lead on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's first cabinet and England's Euros success.

2024-07-06T23:14:17Z

Negros Occidental reports rise in dengue cases

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — An increase in the number of dengue fever cases has been noted in 10 localities in Negros Occidental, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported yesterday. In its data, the PHO reported an increase of 7.55 percent in dengue cases or 712 cases from January to June 29, as compared to 662 cases during the same period in 2023. It also logged three dengue-related deaths in the first six months of 2024. Following this, the...

2024-07-06T16:32:02Z

Last two migrants bound for Rwanda to be bailed, Home Office says

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the scheme is now "dead and buried".

2024-07-06T22:59:02Z

Canadian archdiocese to pay $104 million to sex abuse victims

MONTREAL — The Catholic Church is to pay 104 million Canadian dollars ($76 million) to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse from eastern Canada, according to a statement released Friday. In 2020 the Archdiocese of St. John was found liable for one of Canada’s largest child sex abuse scandals, at Mount Cashel Orphanage, a now-defunct boy’s orphanage in Newfoundland and Labrador province. The court found sexual abuse was perpetrated by priests and...

2024-07-06T06:44:02Z

No Marcos order to revise history, says Angara

MANILA, Philippines — There was no order from President Marcos to revise history in the education curriculum, including the teaching of martial law in schools, according to incoming education secretary Sonny Angara. In a dwIZ radio interview yesterday, Angara said the President’s instruction to him was to make the teaching of history more fun and “conversational.” “The President did not single out any period in our history,” the senator said...

2024-07-06T16:31:58Z

Kandaya captures 3rd place in HRRACI Sportsfest 2024 hoop wars

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kandaya Resort wrapped up its Hotel Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRRACI) Sportsfest 2024 basketball campaign with a fitting third-place finish. This was after Kandaya Resort outlasted Jpark Island Resort in a lung-busting, 98-93, victory on Friday evening, July 5, at the Capitol Parish gymnasium along Escario Street, here. Jed Lorenz Moralde put on a heroic double-double game to lead Kandaya to...

2024-07-06T12:58:43Z

Starmer says he has 'clear mandate to govern for all four corners of UK'

Sir Keir Starmer said the landslide victory in the General Election has given Labour "a clear mandate to govern for all four corners of the United Kingdom". Facing his first media grilling as Prime Minister on his first full day in Downing Street, he said he was "restless for change" but warned that changing the country "is not an overnight exercise". After sweeping to a historic victory at the polls, Sir Keir said his party had received "a mandate to do politics differently".

2024-07-06T14:40:54Z

Cops rescue teens from 'growling Bigfoot with glowing eyes' in forest

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Deputies said the recent high school graduates from Houma called in distress while deep within Kisatchie National Forest last week.

2024-07-06T20:22:14Z

Warnings scrapping Rwanda plan to cause Channel crossing 'open season'

Kevin Saunders, who was the Chief Immigration Officer covering Calais and Dunkirk, claims that up to 60,000 people could try to make the journey from France to England without the Rwanda plan in place.

2024-07-06T22:37:35Z

Arrests after two men reportedly stabbed in city

Two men, aged 54 and 18, are being questioned after reports of the stabbing on Friday night.

2024-07-06T18:28:03Z

Civil servants ordered to STOP clapping Labour ministers so loudly

Civil servants were ordered to 'tone down' their enthusiasm when welcoming Labour ministers into Whitehall's departments on Friday, The Mail on Sunday has learned.

2024-07-06T22:22:27Z

BI vows to deport suspected Chinese ‘spy’

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) vowed to deport a Chinese man previously found with firearms and suspected hacking equipment after finding out he has been overstaying in the Philippines. Personnel of the agency’s intelligence division arrested 32-year-old Liu Yuhang while at the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) office in Camp Crame, Quezon City last July 4. Liu has become an...

2024-07-06T16:31:58Z

Stolen car found on Facebook Marketplace

MANILA, Philippines — Police arrested four individuals allegedly involved in stealing a vehicle that was found listed for sale in an online Marketplace. In a report, the Southern Police District (SPD) said a black Toyota Alphard was reportedly stolen after the driver parked the vehicle and left it unattended in front of a convenience store in Barangay Tambo in Parañaque City on June 29. On Wednesday afternoon, police received a report from a...

2024-07-06T16:32:01Z

SPD deploys 821 cops to secure SONA

MANILA, Philippines — The Southern Police District will deploy 821 police officers to ensure peace and order during the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos on July 22. In a statement on Friday, the SPD said police personnel underwent a two-day refresher course on civil-disturbance management (CDM) operations, aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in handling civil disturbances. Police officers have also been...

2024-07-06T16:32:03Z

Marcos revokes policy granting CES rank to NDCP grads

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has revoked the policy granting career executive service (CES) rank to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), months after it was suspended to determine if its goals are in line with existing rules. The policy conferring CES eligibility and rank to graduates of the NDCP’s Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) program was scrapped through Executive Order (EO) 63,...

2024-07-06T16:31:52Z

PNP begins distribution of performance-based bonus for 2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that it will begin the distribution of its performance-based bonus for fiscal year 2022 on Saturday. According to the PNP, the bonus will be given to around 214,320 police personnel. READ: PNP warns public: Con artists pose as cops to solicit money The PNP said that the bonus that the personnel will receive is equal to 52 percent of their monthly salary as of December 31, 2022....

2024-07-06T09:35:11Z

7/7 hero left homeless after not being allocated accommodation to meet his needs

David Warman, 57, was one of the first on the scene on the day of the 7/7 bombings in London - but he has been living in the back of his car for several weeks as he awaits a home

2024-07-06T17:14:19Z

Mother speaks of 'anger and relief' as her son's killer dies in prison

Craig Hepburn (right) died after he was stabbed 11 times while walking home from a pub with his friend Conor Paton, 19, in Marsden, West Yorkshire, on 6 July 2012.

2024-07-06T18:22:02Z

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.

2024-07-06T20:51:08Z

Company manager shot dead in Isabela

DELFIN ALBANO, Isabela — A 49-year-old private company manager was shot and killed in San Juan village here by two unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen on Friday afternoon. Delfin Albano police said in a report Saturday, July 6, that victim Pablo Ubal Jr. was was sitting on the terrace of their house with his father around 4:35 p.m. when the suspects entered their yard to ask for directions to the town of Santo Tomas. READ: 2 linemen shot dead...

2024-07-06T05:49:34Z

Dozens of vehicles stopped in rural crime crackdown

Cumbria Police says it hopes the operation, which saw 47 vehicles stopped, will offer reassurance.

2024-07-06T13:12:11Z

Now SNP suffers £1m hammer blow in lost Westminster funding

The SNP's financial woes have been compounded by last week's humiliation at the ballot box with £1 million of crucial funding lost from the House of Commons.

2024-07-06T22:07:20Z

Demographic disaster

BIOCAPACITY is the measure that allows us to calculate the date of our "resource overshoot" each year, which I discussed in Thursday's column ("Population and overshoot," July 4, 2024). In conjunction with that, it also allows us to estimate the size of the population of any country, or the world in general, that can be sustainably supported. That figure for the Philippines is exactly 40 percent of the number of people it already has. Far from...

2024-07-06T16:14:17Z

Sulu cops seize over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes

CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines – Police authorities in Sulu confiscated over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations this week. Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, director of Police Regional Office in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said that on Friday, some P5.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized in Patikul town after a resident alerted the police about the contrabands being unloaded...

2024-07-06T13:20:51Z

PRC: 389 pass special licensure exams for teachers

MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said 137 of 274 elementary educators and 252 of 478 high school teachers passed the Special Professional Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers held last month. In a July 5 advisory, the PRC named Jovelle Salamanca of the University of Santo Tomas as the topnotcher among elementary teachers-examinees for earning a 90.80 percent rating. She is followed by Jenefer Gregorio from...

2024-07-06T05:34:33Z

Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?

The Conservatives will need to choose a new leader when the former PM stands down.

2024-07-06T14:43:05Z

Lawmakers welcome Romualdez’ support for P29 rice program

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers welcomed House Speaker Martin Romualdez’ support for the expansion of the P29 rice program that aims to provide affordable rice for vulnerable Filipino households. The program’s large-scale trial launched on Friday in Metro Manila and Bulacan sells rice at P29 per kilo. Eligible beneficiaries including members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), solo parents, senior citizens and persons with...

2024-07-06T08:50:03Z