Widespread pickpocketing, sexual harassment happening in MRT – Tulfo

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Raffy Tulfo has urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to deploy personnel at all Metro Rail Transit (MRT) stations. The request comes, following reports of widespread pickpocketing, sexual harassment and other crimes taking place in these places. Tulfo made the call in a letter addressed to the National Capital Region Police Office dated July 1, he said in a press release on Tuesday. READ: Gabriela wants...

The 'Poltergeist Curse': tragic deaths and paranormal events

PNP reassigns 6 police officials

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reassigned six ranking police officials effective on Tuesday, July 2. The reorganization is in line with PNP chief General Rommel Marbil’s order dated July 1. READ: PNP reshuffles 11 ranking police officials Below is the list of police officers and their new assignment, based on the order: Lieutenant General Jonnel Estomo – Commander of Area Police Command (APC)-Southern Luzon Major...

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

Rishi Sunak accuses Reform of using 'bots' to flood social media

The Prime Minister said Nigel Farage 's party had 'serious questions to answer' as the Government's disinformation unit was revealed to have opened an investigation.

Alleged brains behind Agusan mining exec’s slay falls

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A local businessman alleged to have masterminded the killing of retired Colonel Samuel Afdal, a gold miner in Agusan del Sur, was arrested by police on Monday afternoon in Bukidnon. Major Ralph Jezen Perez, police chief of Bunawan town, told Jay Solis in a live broadcast over 89.7 DXGP-FM radio on Tuesday that Ryan Mark Baylon, president of JB Earthmovers, Inc. was already in their hands after his arrest in a...

Inquest opened despite man's body not being found

A coroner says Cumbria Police has "exhausted all lines of enquiry" in the search for Benedict Gibson.

Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to "restore trust" and "rebuild confidence" to better manage maritime disputes, even as Manila told its neighbour it will be "relentless" in protecting its interests in the South China Sea. The Philippine foreign ministry said it had "frank and constructive" discussions with China on the

Marcos declares July 2 a holiday in Pasig

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared July 2 a holiday in Pasig City. In Proclamation 612, he declared Tuesday a special nonworking day in the city to allow its residents to mark Pasig’s 451st founding anniversary or “Araw ng Pasig.” Earlier, he also declared July 1 a nonworking holiday in San Carlos City in Negros Occidental in Proclamation 611 to mark the celebration of its charter anniversary. READ: Palace declares...

PPA, DOTr streamline maritime clearance

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are pushing for the implementation of the Maritime Single Window (MSW) by the end of the year. Hiyasmin de los Santos, PPA port manager for operations and services, said rigorous efforts were underway to comply with the mandatory MSW system. De los Santos said, "The implementation of MSW is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and safety of our maritime operations....

Three Leicestershire Police officers investigated over Valdo Calocane

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said two constables and a sergeant have been told they are being investigated over how inquiries were progressed.

Oxford University student dies after 'jumping into water to celebrate end of exams'

A 19-year-old student, who has not yet been named, is believed to have drowned at Port Meadow on Friday, June 21 - with police currently treating the incident as 'unexplained'

Ex-Boys' Brigade leader jailed for child sex abuse

Craig Menzies from Glasgow abused seven boys in his care between 1986 and 2004.

Chaotic scenes as emergency crews respond to massive fire

Several demountables and shipping containers erupted into flames at the intersection of Wren Street and O'Connell Terrace in Bowen Hills in Brisbane just after 8.30pm on Tuesday night.

Training director, 2 others relieved amid probe of Marine trainee’s death

The Philippine Marine Corps has relieved the director and two personnel of its training center in Ternate, Cavite amid the ongoing investigation of the recent death of one of its trainees. In Jun Veneracion’s 24 Oras report on Tuesday, footage showed a practical swimming exercise of a group of trainees off the coast on June 26 going smoothly. But in the following batch, a male trainee fell unconscious after witnesses said he struggled and...

Two arrested after McDonald's stabbing

Two men - aged 33 and 37 - have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, police say.

Solons to Pagcor: Identify ex-Cabinet official who lobbied for Pogo

MANILA, Philippines — Two lawmakers have asked the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to identify identity of the former Cabinet official who supposedly lobbied for the Philippine offshore gaming operations (Pogos) raided recently. ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro on Tuesday said that Pagcor chief Alejandro Tengco should expose who among the past administration’s officials pushed for Pogos because the games have had...

CSCR tunnel: 3-wheeled vehicles barred from it starting July 18

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) tunnel will temporarily prohibit three-wheeled and smaller vehicles from entering once the partial closure of the tunnel begins on July 18. Lawyer Kent Jongoy, assistant department head of the Cebu City Road Management Authority (CCRMA), discussed the upcoming rehabilitation and repair project, which would run for six to seven months. “We will be limiting the access of motorcycles....

Angara is new DepEd chief

(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tapped Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday. Marcos made the announcement during the 17th Cabinet Meeting in Malacañang after Angara officially accepted the position, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. The lawmaker, however, was not present during the meeting. "Senator Angara has an extensive legislative...

World record set for largest rondalla

CEBU CITY — The Department of Education Central Visayas (DepEd 7) has set a Guinness World Record by organizing the "Largest Rondalla Ensemble" on Friday, June 28, at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex. The event, dubbed "Let's Play Schools," brought together 554 rondalla players from school divisions in the province of Bohol and the cities of Bais, Bogo, Dumaguete, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Tagbilaran and Talisay. They performed for 11...

Boys, 15 and 16, injured in Notting Hill shooting

The teenagers were taken to hospital but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

PAOCC meets with China envoy on fight vs illegal POGOs

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has met with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian regarding the ongoing government campaign against illegal offshore gambling in the Philippines. The commission said its chairman, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, and Huang had a meeting on Monday, July 1, to discuss and explore ways to strengthen their partnership in the fight against transnational criminal activities. "China expressed its...

Argentina's Milei doubles down on Lula criticism as war of words heats

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei reiterated criticism of his leftist Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva on Tuesday in an escalation of their recent public clash and ahead of a planned trip to Brazil. In a post titled "perfectly idiotic dinosaur", Milei defended his previous criticism of Lula as "corrupt", for being a communist, and what he called "

Bereaved families unveil bench at Tory HQ to remember thousands 'killed by NHS delays'

A memorial bench has been unveiled outside Conservative Party HQ by bereaved families to remember the thousands of people who have died over the past 14 years due to NHS delays

No winners of major jackpot lotto draws on Tuesday, July 2

There were no winners of the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The winning combination for Ultra Lotto 6/58 was 04-33-58-06-38-32. A bettor with the correct guess would have won the jackpot of P49.5 million. Meanwhile, the winning numbers for Super Lotto 6/49 were 10-49-14-04-39-06. The prize was P101,347,894. No one figured out the Lotto 6/42 combination of 21-02-30-20-41-03 with a jackpot of...

Hungary’s Orban urges Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on surprise visit to Kyiv

President Zelenskyy stresses that Kyiv needs a ‘just peace’ after more than two years of fighting Russia’s invasion.

Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day; Russia’s UN ambassador says he can’t

UNITED NATIONS — Donald Trump has said repeatedly he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the presumptive Republican nominee’s claim, Vassily Nebenzia told reporters Monday that “the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in one day.” At a CNN town hall in May 2023, Trump said: “They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I...

NSC: Released 85-year-old PDL not a political prisoner

The National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday said the 85-year-old Gerardo dela Peña, who was released from the New Bilibid Prison over the weekend, was not a political prisoner. According to the NSC, Dela Peña was not convicted because of his political beliefs, nor was he detained in a discriminatory manner. “We wish Mr. Dela Peña well but we also want to set the record straight,” said the NSC. GMA News Online sought comment from the political...

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Hindu religious gathering

Dozens of worshippers were confirmed dead and more injured after being crushed to death in a stampede in northern India. The tragedy happened at a Hindu religious gathering, there are now fears the toll could rise according to government medics.

Drugs gang jailed after cannabis raid on nightclub

Six men are jailed following a hearing at Ipswich Crown Court.

Woman scammer arrested in Antipolo for using stolen phone's FB account

A woman was arrested in Antipolo City for using the social media account of a stolen phone to scam several people. According to Mark Salazar's report on 24 Oras, the suspect was caught in an entrapment operation on June 10. Police said the suspect was using a cellphone that was snatched from the victim who was on his way home on June 9. “On the same day meron nag-hack sa Facebook niya sa cellphone niya and then may nag-message sa friends sa...

Half of PH maritime training centers lack funds for E-leaning

ABOUT half of the country's maritime training institutions (MTIs) have identified financial constraints as a major barrier to implementing distance learning methods for seafarers and other maritime professionals. A study by the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) revealed that only 43 of the 87 Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) accredited MTIs across the country have incorporated distance learning into their programs. The other half cited...

Brother 'tried to save' missing boy, 14, from water

Daniel Halliday's family has released a statement saying his disappearance is their "worst fear".

Panama’s new president vows to end migrant ‘transit’

PANAMA CITY — Jose Raul Mulino was sworn in Monday as Panama’s new president, with the right-leaning leader pledging to make his Central American country no longer a “transit” point for US-bound undocumented migrants. Mulino, 65, was elected in May after a campaign in which he vowed to close the dangerous migration route through the Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama. More than half a million undocumented migrants passed through the...

Is a Third World War coming? The accurate predictions of Our Lady of Fatima explained

Every year, millions of pilgrims roam to the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal. This is where it's said that in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children and revealed three secretes to them. Not only that, but Fátima is also the spot where a crowd witnessed the "Miracle of the Sun," attributed to the Virgin Mary, who then became known as Our Lady of Fátima. But how much do we know about these apparitions and miracles? Click through the gallery to find out.

Who may be deported?

Dear PAO, Can a Filipino citizen be the subject of a deportation proceeding here in our country? Rubilyn Dear Rubilyn, The answer to your question is no. To elucidate this point, allow me to lead your attention to our pertinent rules and jurisprudence. Succinctly, Sections 1 to 3 of Rule II of Immigration Memorandum Circular SBM-2015-010, Nov. 3, 2015, otherwise known as the Bureau of lmmigration's Omnibus Rules of Procedure of 2015, define...

Brawner: 50K challenges issued vs ships passing EEZ, territorial waters in 2024 so far

The Philippines has issued around 50,000 challenges against vessels passing the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the country this year so far, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Interviewed on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’s pre-SONA special, Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said some Chinese warships were getting close to the coastal waters of the Philippines. “For this year alone, we already have...

China builds new presidential palace in Pacific’s Vanuatu

SYDNEY — The government of cash-strapped Vanuatu will soon settle into a suite of new buildings funded by China, a move likely to reignite concerns about Beijing’s reach in the South Pacific nation. At an official handover ceremony conducted in front of a towering China Aid billboard, Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai announced the opening of the nation’s sweeping new presidential palace. The project also included the construction of a new...

UE welcomes free college entrance exam law for qualified students

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the East (UE) on Tuesday welcomed the passage of a law waiving college entrance fees for qualified indigent students as it underscores a commitment to prioritizing the future of children. Republic Act 12006, or the “Free College Entrance Examinations Act,” lapsed into law on June 14. “UE lauds the passage of the law making the college entrance test free for deserving poor students. For many of our youth, a...

Nhcp leads 22nd ph-spanish friendship day celebration

The national historical commission of the philippines (nhcp) led the nation in celebrating the 22nd philippine-spanish friendship day and commemorating the 126th anniversary of the start of the siege in baler, aurora, on july 1. An earlier commemoration and equally significant remembrance was done at the tecson house in san vicente, san miguel, bulacan, on june 26 to honor the role simon tecson played in securing a victory for the filipinos in...

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents serving warrants

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who has spent most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota, has been denied parole. The U.S. Parole Commission said in a statement Tuesday announcing the decision that he won't be eligible for another parole hearing until June 2026. His attorney, Kevin Sharp, a former federal judge, argued that Peltier was wrongly convicted and that the health of the...

At least 87 people feared dead in stampede at religious event in India, NDTV reports

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At least 87 people were feared dead in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, broadcaster NDTV reported. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km (125 miles) southeast of the national capital New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an area of open ground in response

Fake Irish heiress Marianne Smyth is extradited to the UK

A judge in Maine ruled that there was sufficient evidence for extradition of the American, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars.

Group wants probe on Mandanas over profiteering claims

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) called for an investigation into Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas for "profiteering" on liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in the province. "We are calling for an in-depth investigation by the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) to confirm Gov. Mandanas's involvement in the LNG business," the group said in a statement on Tuesday. PMCJ's call for an investigation came...

Patients, medics flee south Gaza hospital after evacuation orders, WHO says

GENEVA (Reuters) -Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis is virtually empty with staff and patients fleeing the facility after the Israeli army ordered residents in the surrounding areas to evacuate, a World Health Official spokesperson said on Tuesday. Thousands of Palestinians, many of them already displaced multiple times in the more than eight-month conflict, have fled parts of southern Gaza

Marcos OKs proposed P6.352-T 2025 budget

(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the proposed P6.352-trillion National Expenditure Program for 2025 that would support the key pillars of the administration's Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, Malacañang said Tuesday. Next year's budget is 10.1 percent higher than this year's P5.768 trillion. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the President approved the proposed budget during the Cabinet meeting...

Jay Slater search latest - elite crime unit, house forensics and next steps

The official police search for Jay Slater was called off after a fortnight following no trace of the missing British teenager. He was last seen in the village of Masca, Tenerife

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

Protest after Pakistan Christian given blasphemy death sentence

Pakistan minority rights campaigners protested Tuesday after a Christian man was sentenced to death for sharing an allegedly blasphemous TikTok post. "Day by day, Pakistan is becoming a country where minorities aren't safe anymore," said Christian pastor Ghazala Shafiq.

PH, China agree to reduce tension in South China

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China affirmed their commitment to "de-escalate" tensions in the region without prejudice to their respective positions, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippines and China convened the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Manila on July 2. The DFA said Manila and Beijing raised the need "to restore trust,...