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Senate undecided on Bagong Pilipinas hymn in flag ceremony

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate leadership has yet to decide whether to include the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during the regular flag-raising ceremony, even as the House of Representatives intends to adopt it. Senate President Francis Escudero said he personally sees no problem in including the hymn and pledge, but the Senate secretariat is still in the process of studying the matter. “I have yet to receive their recommendation and/or...

2024-06-30T16:38:28Z

Kanlaon remains under alert Level 2

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the recent elevated gas emission, Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental remains under alert Level 2, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs director Teresito Bacolcol yesterday said state seismologists could not yet increase the alert level as they were still monitoring the volcano’s activity. “Sometimes it is high, sometimes it is low,” Bacolcol said, referring to Kanlaon’s gas...

2024-06-30T16:38:23Z

NEDA to hold regional consultations for Trabaho Para sa Bayan -DOLE

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will conduct regional consultations to fill in the gaps in the Trabaho Para sa Bayan plan, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Sunday. “[I]to na yung na submit sa Pangulo, yung tatagos sa term niya. May karagdagan pang apat na taon para matugunan ang mandato ng batas na 10-year national employment masterplan,” DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on Super Radyo dzBB. (The...

2024-06-30T09:05:38Z

Vice President Sara Duterte's ratings drop

MANILA, Philippines — While the approval rating of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the second quarter of 2024 stabilized, Vice President Sara Duterte's ratings saw another significant drop, down by 20 percentage points compared to two years ago, the latest nationwide survey conducted by Publicus Asia showed. The non-commissioned Pahayag survey taken from June 15 to 19 showed Duterte's performance was negatively impacted by her father's legacy...

2024-06-30T06:17:19Z

Cops banned from moonlighting

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday prohibited members of the police force from moonlighting for private individuals. The ban was contained in the latest directive of PNP chief Rommel Francisco Marbil. "Our duty is to ensure the safety of our citizens. Police must be available at all times to address the needs and concerns of the public," Marbil said. Banning moonlighting reinforces the PNP's "commitment to quick and efficient...

2024-06-30T16:29:03Z

Las Piñas votes to reset barangays boundaries

MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Las Piñas have voted to reset the boundaries of 20 barangays in the city, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday. Based on the certificates of canvass released yesterday, 41,493 residents approved an ordinance delineating the territorial boundaries of 20 barangays in the city. The Comelec recorded a voter turnout of 19.88 percent as 61,237 of 308,059 registered voters in Las Piñas...

2024-06-30T16:38:26Z

Search for Jay Slater in Tenerife called off by Spanish police

Spanish police have called off the search for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife, according to reports. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after setting off to walk back to his accommodation on the holiday island on June 17.

2024-06-30T13:16:54Z

Patients express gratitude for increased PhilHealth dialysis benefit

MANILA, Philippines — Patients expressed gratitude to the national government for the increased Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) dialysis benefit, which aims to help lessen the costs of chronic kidney disease treatment. The benefit increased from P2,600 to P4,000 upon the approval of PhilHealth chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa following a request from House Speaker Martin...

2024-06-30T06:10:58Z

One dead and five in York hospital after horror Tesla crash with double-decker bus

A passenger in a Tesla car has died and five other people have been taken to hospital after a crash with a double decker bus near York with police appealing for witnesses

2024-06-30T12:20:09Z

Baguio Midland Courier to close down in July after 77 years

MANILA, Philippines — The Baguio Midland Courier will cease its operation starting July 22 after 77 years of publication, it announced on Sunday. “The decision to cease publication was a difficult one, and the management deeply regrets any impact this may have on [its] esteemed readers, newsboys, supporters, contributors, and advertisers,” the newspaper said. READ: PDI moving to a newer building: How do you say farewell to your old home? Founded...

2024-06-30T06:26:02Z

Council warns students over cannabis parties

Neighbours report cannabis use and loud, late night parties as the academic year ends.

2024-06-30T06:32:32Z

Video shows US police officer fatally shooting 13-year-old on ground

Police in New York state, where the incident occurred, say the teenage boy was carrying a replica gun.

2024-06-30T15:26:20Z

France heads to the polls! Le Pen votes in first round of election

Le Pen votes in first round of France elections. The National Rally (RN) party have taken centre stage in France's parliamentary election campaign, after the RN trounced Emmanuel Macron's party in the early June European elections.

2024-06-30T16:44:19Z

Coalition-building as an exercise in political shape-shifting

LAST week, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that his political party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, has entered into an alliance with the National Unity Party as he seeks to expand the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, a coalition he is building ahead of next year's midterm election. The NUP is the fourth party to join the Alyansa, and many more political groups are expected to sign up. The President's announcement came just days...

2024-06-30T16:20:32Z

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Kamel Hamdan CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said. Israeli tanks, which moved back into Shejaia four days ago, fired shells towards several houses,

2024-06-30T17:08:19Z

David Cameron warns Keir Starmer will 'weaken Britain's defences'

The Foreign Secretary said he was 'really shocked' that Sir Keir had yet to match the Conservatives ' promise to raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030.

2024-06-30T11:56:59Z

North Korea calls South Korea, US and Japan 'Asian version of NATO'

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into "the Asian version of NATO". On Thursday, the three countries began large-scale joint military drills called "Freedom Edge"

2024-06-30T08:01:42Z

Navotas holds job fair on 17th anniversary

IN celebration of the 17th anniversary of Navotas, the city government spearheaded several activities, including a job fair, giving support to small businesses, and distributing relief goods to those affected by calamities, Mayor John Rey Tiangco said on Sunday. Organized by the City Public Employment Service Office (PESO), the mega job fair featured 50 partner-companies that offered over 6,000 job opportunities across various industries. More...

2024-06-30T16:14:19Z

Phinma forum highlights private sector's role in food security

BUSINESSES must invest in projects and initiatives that strengthen the country's food supply and agricultural productivity, especially as the climate crisis continues to worsen, executives of Phinma Corp. said in its policy forum last week. The event titled "Achieving Food Security: Advancing Investments for Agricultural Sustainability" gathered leaders of Phinma and its Construction Materials Group (Phinma CMG), agriculture and other government...

2024-06-30T16:15:37Z

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged his country to support Ukraine and international cooperation in his final address to his compatriots Sunday, as an inward-looking new government is set to take over the Netherlands in two days. “It is crucial that our country is embedded in the European Union and NATO. Together we are stronger than alone. Especially now,” the 57-year-old Rutte said from his office...

2024-06-30T15:55:24Z

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant

President Bola Tinubu cracks down on the ex-government workers who still get a wage despite leaving.

2024-06-30T07:55:33Z

France begins voting in election that could hand power to far right

By Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) -French voters began voting on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country's first far-right government since World War Two, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union. President Emmanuel Macron stunned the country when he called the vote after his centrist alliance was crushed in European elections

2024-06-30T06:46:25Z

Investigation as two people seriously hurt in fire

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 50s are taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

2024-06-30T09:18:12Z

Construction of Cebu City Medical Center enters 10th year

NINE years and three mayors ago, the Cebu City government began the construction of the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). It was to be a modern, 10-story medical facility catering to the residents of Cebu City in general, the lower-income residents in particular. The need for a new city-owned hospital was obvious: the old CCMC building was rendered unsafe after the Oct. 15, 2013 earthquake of 7.2 magnitude. Hospital operations were...

2024-06-30T16:05:35Z

2 Pinoy fishermen hurt in Panatag boat explosion

MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese vessels reportedly initially tried to block a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel about to rescue eight Filipino fishermen, two of whom suffered second-degree burns after their boat’s engine exploded near Panatag Shoal on Saturday. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said yesterday that based on an initial report submitted by the BRP Sindangan, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy 572 and China Coast...

2024-06-30T16:38:32Z

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday at a time of escalating concerns over China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. Details of the agenda of the July 8 meetings of Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Minister Kihara...

2024-06-30T03:18:27Z

Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghanistan envoys in Doha

Representatives of Afghanistan's Taliban government began meetings on Sunday with UN officials as they attended talks in Doha with special envoys to the Central Asian country for the first time, a UN spokesperson said. "Preparatory discussions have begun with the UN meeting separately with many of the special envoys in attendance and with the Taliban representatives," the UN spokesperson, who asked not to be named, told AFP. UN officials and...

2024-06-30T15:26:42Z

Basic education

HE said that he would have a Secretary of Education at the end of last week, but President Bongbong Marcos has admitted that selecting one is more difficult than he had earlier thought. He has asked for more time to make a choice. At the commencement of his administration, he did not have to wait at all since the vice president, Inday Sara Duterte, volunteered for the post and by express provision of the Constitution, no confirmation by the...

2024-06-30T16:20:32Z

Man in critical condition after stabbing

Police say they are treating the attack as an isolated incident but are appealing for witnesses.

2024-06-30T07:47:58Z

Boy, 16, in custody over attempted murder

Police say they are continuing to investigate the attack in Shoebury.

2024-06-30T10:48:05Z

At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks

Suspected female suicide bombers target a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in the restive Borno region.

2024-06-30T08:54:57Z

Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change

The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say. The candidate also received support from Ghalibaf, who after Saturday's result urged his support base to back Jalili in next Friday's runoff.

2024-06-30T12:26:06Z

Ukraine, Russia say priests freed in prisoner exchange

KYIV — Ukraine and Russia said Saturday that priests were among the dozens of captured soldiers and civilians they had exchanged earlier this week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests taken captive in Moscow-occupied Berdiansk were handed back to Ukraine thanks to the mediation of the Vatican. Meanwhile, Russia said a high-ranking Ukrainian Orthodox cleric was handed over to Moscow along with two...

2024-06-30T06:05:16Z

World Bank OKs $1.25 billion loans for education, recovery projects

MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank has approved $1.25 billion worth of loans to support projects in the Philippines aimed at having safer and resilient school infrastructure and strengthening economic recovery. In a statement over the weekend, the World Bank said its board of executive directors approved $500 million in funding for the Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools Project and the $750-million Philippines Second Sustainable...

2024-06-30T16:38:15Z

Powerball winning numbers for June 29 drawing: Jackpot rises to $125 million

Powerball players, are you feeling lucky? The winning numbers are in for the June 29 drawing.

2024-06-30T01:01:39Z

SINAG questions why rice prices have not yet declined

Farmers group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) over the weekend questioned why rice prices have yet to decline despite the government ordering the modification of import duty rates. According to SINAG President Rosendo So, their monitoring showed that prices of well-milled rice range from P43 to P44 per kilogram, while regular milled rice was priced at P42 per kilogram. “Ang tinataka natin, ‘yung retail price bakit hindi bumababa pa...

2024-06-30T15:06:37Z

WW1 soldiers laid to rest 110 years after deaths

Gunner Charles Lightfoot's granddaughter travelled to France for the military burial ceremony.

2024-06-30T10:03:06Z

Man arrested after three people suffer knife wounds

A 24-year-old man is arrested after a woman and two men suffer stab wounds in Desborough.

2024-06-30T13:33:35Z

Immigration not a big issue in Wales, say Reform

Nigel Farage's party says immigration has been discussed more on the doorstep in England than Wales.

2024-06-30T16:49:33Z

‘Begging Jesus’ statue installed at Baclaran Church

A sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless beggar has been installed in the compound of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, also known as Baclaran Church. The shrine hopes for the life-size image will encourage charity and “nurture devotion through a genuine concern for the most abandoned and the poor.” “May this […]

2024-06-30T07:56:24Z

Guided bomb attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills one, injures eight, officials say

(Reuters) - Russian forces attacked the centre of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second- largest city, with a guided bomb, killing one person, injuring eight and setting ablaze buildings and vehicles, officials said. Mayor Ihor Terekhov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the bomb hit near the city centre, triggering a fire. He put the death toll at one, with an 8-month-old infant among the injured.

2024-06-30T17:08:24Z

BulSU students present papers at intl conference

FOUR AB Literatura: Maikling Pagsulat students of Bulacan State University College of Arts and Letters (BulSU-CAL) presented their respective research papers during the 7 th International Conference of Asian and Philippine Studies (ICAPS) held in Baguio City on May 30 to June 1, 2024. BulSU President Teddy San Andres informed that the presented papers and the student presenters include "Makapakitbi sa Atay: Iba pang mga Pagdadalamhati" by Kyt...

2024-06-30T16:34:02Z

Health workers in spotlight at 4th Palace KSP concert

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino health care workers were given the spotlight yesterday during the fourth installment of the Konsyerto sa Palasyo (KSP), a concert series that seeks to recognize the contributions of various sectors to nation-building. The Kalayaan Grounds at Malacañang was filled with serenades and tributes for the health care sector during the “KSP: Para sa ating mga Healthcare Workers,” which was witnessed by President Marcos,...

2024-06-30T16:38:27Z

Duterte says court decision on de Lima’s acquittal should be respected

Former president Rodrigo Duterte said the court’s decision to clear former senator Leila de Lima of the third and last drug case against her after seven years, following her acquittal in two earlier cases, must be respected. In a visit to Tacloban City, Duterte said De Lima’s acquittal should be welcomed as this shows that democracy is working, as reported on GMA’s “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday. This comes as the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial...

2024-06-30T17:02:47Z

Putin's safety at risk?

ATESH, the Ukrainian resistance movement, has just made an important discovery. That discovery could boost the confidence of Zelensky's forces and even lead to a symbolic victory. On Thursday, Ukrainian resistance fighters reported on their Telegram account that they had discovered the anti-aircraft system protecting the Russian president's second house. The house (one of many that Putin owns in Russia) is in Sochi, the Black Sea resort. The...

2024-06-30T11:47:44Z

World failed in attaining devt goals – UN

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations warned that only 17 percent of its 169 targets to improve life for the world's more than 7 billion people are on track to be reached by the 2030 deadline. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the annual report saying, "It shows the world is getting a failing grade." World leaders adopted the 17 wide-ranging development goals from ending global poverty to achieving gender equality in 2015 and set 169...

2024-06-30T16:14:20Z

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after M5 crash

The M5 northbound was closed for about an hour as emergency services attended the "serious collision".

2024-06-30T09:02:46Z

North Korea executes man (22) after spreading South Korean films and music

A South Korean report on human rights in North Korea reports the execution of a 22-year-old North Korean man for listening to K-pop, the popular South Korean music genre, and watching and spreading South Korean films. Kim Jong-un, North Korea's president, has long been battling all kinds of foreign influences, such as K-pop, which he wants to keep out of his country. In turn, South Korea regularly drops USB sticks via balloons in North Korea...

2024-06-30T13:18:00Z

28 accused in 'Panama Papers' case acquitted

PANAMA CITY — A judge has acquitted 28 people accused of money laundering in an international case known as the Panama Papers, including the co-founder of a law firm that authorities say was at the center of a conspiracy to hide money linked to illegal activities. Jürgen Mossack founded Mossack & Fonseca with then associate Ramón Fonseca, who died in May. Mossack was acquitted on Friday (Saturday in Manila) along with others after a Panamanian...

2024-06-30T16:24:35Z

Richard Taylor, medic whose campaign to save his hospital spurred him to become an MP – obituary

Dr Richard Taylor, who has died aged 89, was a retired NHS consultant so angered by the downgrading of his hospital, Kidderminster General, that in 2001 he stood for Parliament in protest; not only did he win the Wyre Forest seat, but in 2005 he was re-elected. A specialist in rheumatology at the hospital for 23 years, Dr Taylor became chairman of ...

2024-06-30T12:32:51Z