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Abusing sirens and wang-wang

MANY dysfunctions in most countries arise from small, unattended things. Failure to address these minor disorders can escalate into more serious crimes and even chaos. This is called the "broken windows theory," where if one window in a building is broken and not quickly repaired, more vandalism can take place and ultimately result in the breakdown of social order. It is no different from the blatant disregard for Administrative Order 18 (AO 18)...

CBCP to issue prayer for peace in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will issue an oratio imperata or obligatory prayer for peace in the West Philippine Sea. The prayer will be read from July 25 to Jan. 1, 2025. “Nobody wants a war,” CBCP president and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said yesterday. The CBCP shares the position of the Vatican’s top diplomat, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, calling for a peaceful resolution of the...

BI: PH off-limits to sex offenders

FOREIGN sex offenders are strictly barred from entering the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Monday. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the warning after BI officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) stopped two foreign sex offenders from entering the country. He warned foreign sex offenders against traveling to the Philippines, as they will be turned away the moment they step on Philippine soil. "Our...

Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban

DAKAR (Reuters) - Gambian lawmakers adopted recommendations on Monday for the country to maintain its ban on female genital mutilation ahead of a vote later this month on whether to decriminalise the practice. Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been outlawed in Gambia since 2015, but the deeply rooted cultural practice remains widespread in the West African nation and the first convictions last

First migrants to cross Channel since Labour's victory arrive in UK

Pictures showed groups of people wearing life jackets, and some wrapped in blankets, being escorted off a Border Force boat in Dover, Kent, with children among those seen being carried ashore.

Palace declares August 15 a special non-working day in Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has declared August 15 a special non-working day in Bulacan province for its founding anniversary. In Proclamation No. 625 signed July 5 by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized that the people of Bulacan must be “given full opportunity to enjoy the celebration. “I, Lucas Bersamin, Executive Secretary, by authority of the President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., do hereby declare...

Woman jailed for bathing naked in fountain near Dalaguete church

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman was arrested for bathing naked in a fountain situated right outside the parish church of Dalaguete town, southern Cebu on Monday, July 8. Police in Dalaguete confirmed the arrest of a woman and her German partner for causing public alarm, scandal, and disobedience to authorities on Monday dawn. Authorities there responded to complaints from concerned citizens about a woman taking a bath in the fountain right in...

PM Keir Starmer poses for a group photo with his Labour MPs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his MPs pose for a group picture as he welcomes them to Westminster, following Labour's landslide win in general election.

Farmer dead in Quezon shooting over ‘love triangle’

LUCENA CITY — A 24-year-old farmer died in a shooting incident on Sunday, July 7, that was described by police as a “crime of passion” in Lucban town in Quezon province. The Quezon police reported on Monday that an alias “Jimboy” was buying cigarettes at a store in Barangay Kulapi at 3:20 p.m. when a certain “Mark,” 29, a construction worker, suddenly appeared and shot him twice in the head using a handgun. The assailant fled after the shooting....

2 children found dead inside car in Pampanga

The bodies of two children were found inside a car in Barangay San Matias, Santo Tomas, Pampanga, according to Jasmine Gabriel-Galban’s 24 Oras report on Monday. The bodies were found in an open parking space 500 meters from their house after the Philippine National Police received a report from concerned citizens. The two children ages five and 6 are siblings. According to their mother, she last saw them on July 6 when she fed them lunch....

Kyiv children hospital hit as Russia fires barrage of missiles on Ukraine

The attack, which killed at least 29, is considered the heaviest Russian bombardment of Kyiv in almost four months.

Pictured: Father-of-two stabbed to death in east London on Saturday

Josh McKay, 33, from Waltham Forest, was stabbed in the neck on Lea Bridge Road on Saturday.

Govt eyes early completion of key Luzon railway project

THE Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas rail project in the Luzon Economic Corridor is expected to be completed within a few years, contingent upon securing the necessary right of way, a government economic manager said. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go said that the railway project, with an estimated cost of $7 billion, should not take long to commence, especially with the ease of doing...

PNP readies murder raps vs killers of Pampanga couple

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing to file murder complaints against two former policemen and others involved in the abduction and killing of beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend, Yitshak Cohen. PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco said they are currently coordinating with the National Bureau of Investigation to solidify the case. “We...

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UK's Sunak appoints 'shadow' cabinet after historic election loss

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) - British opposition leader Rishi Sunak set out his shadow cabinet on Monday, with some senior ministers reprising the roles they held in government prior to last week's parliamentary election, while former Foreign Secretary David Cameron resigned. Andrew Mitchell will handle the foreign policy brief in the interim shadow cabinet, a team of senior spokespeople picked

19 police officers in Davao City relieved from posts

DAVAO CITY — Police Major Catherine dela Rey, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office (PRO) in the Davao region, confirmed the relief of 19 heads of police stations in this city on Monday, July 8, but stayed mum about the reason for the move. “Nineteen commanders or officers-in-charge of the 19 police stations of the Davao City Police Office have been relieved effective July 8,” de la Rey told reporters in a statement. READ: Davao police...

Miami police dog bakes to death in heatwave while tracking suspect

In Miami, where temperatures climbed to the mid-nineties over the July 4 weekend, a beloved police K9 named Archer succumbed to the heat while searching for a suspect.

Alice Guo absent from Tarlac farm for weeks now – Senate OSAA

MANILA, Philippines — Suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has not gone to their farm in Tarlac for several weeks now, at least according to a helper in the area, said the Senate’s Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA). In a letter dated July 4, OSAA’s Retired Lt. Gen.Roberto Ancan notified Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ office that the subpoena ad testificandum addressed to the local chief executive as well as her siblings Sheila Leal Guo, Wesley Leal Guo,...

4 kidnapped Indians rescued in Las Piñas

MANILA, Philippines — Four Indian nationals were rescued in Las Piñas City after they were reportedly kidnapped and illegally detained by their compatriots for their failure to pay P200,000 in car accident settlement. In a report yesterday, the Southern Police District said the victims aged 19 to 22 were rescued in a residential building in Barangay Pamplona Tres on July 5. Police said the operation led to the arrest of four suspects, also...

Two wanted men arrested at Manchester Airport after crash

Two men who escaped part way through their trial, in relation to a fatal collision near Wilmslow, have now been arrested. Osama Saeed and Asgar Taj were arrested on Monday 8th July after travelling to the UK on a flight from Abu Dhabi.

Russia sentences director, playwright to 6 years for 'justifying terrorism'

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian court sentenced a playwright and a theatre director each to six years in prison on Monday for "justifying terrorism", concluding a trial that rights campaigners had said demonstrated Russia's intolerance of artistic freedom. Director Zhenya Berkovich, 39, and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk, 44, were arrested in May last year over their production of a play called "

Man who abused children jailed for 30 years

Eric Mottershead, 60, is sentenced over what police describe as "horrific and degrading acts".

British, 18, 'accuses UK holidaymaker of raping her in Ayia Napa'

The 18-year-old woman went to Cypriot police and told them that she woke up in the bed of the man, who is reported to be 19 years old.

2 in critical condition in fireworks disposal blast in Zamboanga City

Two persons are in critical condition after an explosion during a fireworks disposal in Zamboanga City on Monday afternoon. According to a report on "24 Oras," the blast damaged a house, a church, and other installations near the military firing range in Barangay Cabatangan. The explosion injured 22 persons. Zamboanga City Police Office said the fireworks disposal was scheduled on Sunday but it was moved. The fireworks came from the warehouse in...

Dumlao reappointed DSWD asec

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Social Welfare and Development spokesperson Irene Dumlao has been reappointed by President Marcos as assistant secretary at the DSWD. Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian administered the oath of Dumlao yesterday at the DSWD central office after her reappointment last June 19. Dumlao is the assistant secretary for the Disaster Response Management Group, also the Office of the Secretary Concerns and the...

Child can return to Ukraine with mother, court rules

The child's father wanted to block them from returning to Ukraine saying it was safer in the UK.

Philippines, Japan sign military access pact

The Philippines and Japan sign the Reciprocal Access Agreement on Monday, July 8. The deal makes it easier for the militaries of both countries to train and operate on each other’s soil. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/japan-sign-military-access-pact-july-2024/

French court rules American man detained after ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message can be extradited

LYON, France (AP) — A French court ruled on Monday that the American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” can be extradited to the United States. Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search. He has been held in custody pending extradition proceedings...

Sex offender who showed 'no remorse' jailed for 10 years

James Alldis is dangerous and predatory with no thought for his victims, police say

Alec Baldwin makes appearance in New Mexico court ahead of Rust trial

Baldwin, 66, is facing a single felony count of involuntary manslaughter and up to 8 months behind bars following the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins .

Owl and pigeon shot with air gun and dumped in bin

A man is charged with animal cruelty offences after the birds were found in a wheelie bin.

Russian official says U.S. left arms treaty to build weapons to menace China

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov charged on Monday that a decision by the United States to withdraw from a Soviet-era arms control treaty was made so that Washington could begin to build weapons to intimidate China. Then-president Donald Trump said in 2018 that the U.S. would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty), which was signed

CHR lauds House’s approval of universal social pension bill

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ approval of the proposed universal social pension for all Filipino senior citizens is “a step towards enhancing their quality of life and a reflection of the nation’s responsibility to protect their welfare,” according to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). The CHR made the statement on Monday as it welcomed the lower chamber’s approval of House Bill (HB) No. 10423 on the third and final...

Tough call at the Department of Education

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara to what is probably one of the most difficult jobs in government — take charge of and transform the abysmal Department of Education (DepEd). It is a department plagued by the underwhelming performance of our public school students in international educational assessments. The results of the last five years have shown that our young students are at the lowest rung in reading,...

Dad arrested over children’s deaths in ‘horrifying’ Sydney fire

SYDNEY — Australian authorities have accused a Sydney father of trying to stop rescuers from saving his own family in a “horrifying” home fire that killed two boys and a baby girl. Flames engulfed the home in western Sydney’s Lalor Park in the early hours of Sunday morning while the 28-year-old man, his female partner and seven children were inside, New South Wales state police said. Three children — two boys aged three and six, and a...

China vessels intercept 2 PCG ships in Ayungin

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese coast guard and militia ships reportedly blocked two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships on patrol in Ayungin Shoal and forced them out of the area, according to a defense and maritime security expert tracking the movement of ships in the South China Sea. In a post on X on Sunday, Ray Powell of SeaLight said the PCG’s 44-meter BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engaño were “intercepted” by China Coast Guard (CCG) ship with bow...

More people are leaving Metro Manila. Here’s why

MANILA, Philippines—When COVID-19 landed in the Philippines, nationwide lockdowns prompted many people in the National Capital Region (NCR) to return to their provinces or places of origin outside the capital. Years into the new normal, even with restrictions lifted, people continued to leave the NCR for other regions. For decades before the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos from impoverished rural regions migrated to densely populated cities,...

Rwandan troops fought alongside M23 rebels in DR Congo: UN experts

Some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside M23 rebels in east DR Congo, said a UN expert report seen by AFP Monday, which noted that Kigali had "de facto control" of the group's operations. But the report commissioned by the UN Security Council said the Rwandan army's "de facto control and direction over M23 operations" renders the country "liable for the actions of M23".

Europe has overpromised on artillery shells to Ukraine and is making even less than it admits: investigation

The European Council says it's on track to make 1.7 million artillery shells this year, but the likely number is far lower, an investigation found.

Woman injured while stopping man attacking partner

Jonathan Knox is jailed for four years and nine months after admitting wounding with intent.

Abalos bares P10M bounty for Quiboloy's arrest

MANILA, Philippines — Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday announced a P10 million bounty for the arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy who is facing a string of criminal cases in Davao City and Pasig City. Abalos said the money was raised by private individuals who wanted to help authorities capture Quiboloy. A reward of P1 million was also offered for the arrest of each of Quiboloy's five accomplices — Jackielyn Roy, Cresente Canada,...

Man is stabbed to death in car park - before a 27-year-old is arrested

Police said the man, believed to be in his 30s, was found with a stab wound to his chest at a car park in Albury on Monday night.

County drugs & weapons operation sees 1029 arrests

Officers have been running a targeted crackdown on major and organised crime since May 2023.

Ariel Querubin, medal of valor recipient, bares Senate run

Medal of Valor awardee former Colonel Ariel Querubin announced his Senate candidacy for the 2025 elections on Monday. Querubin made the announcement at a gathering of former military and police officials at the Club Filipino in San Juan. “Ako si Ariel Querubin, sundalo, Pilipino. Sa tulong ninyo, maninilbihan tayo sa Senado (I am Ariel Querubin, soldier, Filipino. With your help, we will serve in the Senate),” Querubin said. Querubin said he had...

Man charged with assaulting police following crash

A man is his 20s is also arrested on suspicion of drink driving and careless driving.

Zelensky to call for UN Security Council emergency talks after Russian strike hits hospital

Following a major Russian missile attack across Ukraine that killed at least 31 people and injured 154, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to call for an emergency meeting with the UN. The daytime barrage targeted five Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles of different types hitting apartment buildings and public infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media. Ukraine's air force said it intercepted 30 missiles.Russia denied targeting civilian infrastructure, insisting the strikes had been aimed at military facilities.

Russian missile attack kills 36, hits children's hospital, Ukraine says

By Olena Harmash and Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) -Russia blasted the main children's hospital in Kyiv with a missile in broad daylight on Monday and rained missiles down on other cities across Ukraine, killing at least 36 civilians in the deadliest wave of air strikes for months. Parents holding babies walked in the street outside the hospital, dazed and sobbing after the rare daylight aerial

Police investigate after shots fired

West Midlands Police were called to Walsall Road, Perry Bar, just after 01:00 BST on Monday.

Cop wounded in action cited

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A policeman wounded in an anti-drug operation in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi has received financial assistance and citation from the Bangsamoro police. Pat. Abdulmijir Usman Kali Jr. received a medal for gallantry, special appreciation plaque and cash assistance while being treated for gunshot wounds at the West Metro Medical Center in Zamboanga City. Kali was among the policemen responding to reports about the presence of...