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

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

Vatican official: No communication between Pope Francis, PH on divorce

The Vatican has not reached out to the Philippines or local Catholic Church leaders regarding the proposed measure legalizing divorce in the country, which was recently approved by the House of Representatives. Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, said Tuesday the issue has been left in the hands of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and its bishops. "The teaching of the...

UK baby killer Letby found guilty of attempting to kill another child

LONDON (Reuters) - Former nurse Lucy Letby, was found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby following a retrial, police said on Tuesday, adding to convictions last year that made her Britain's most prolific serial child killer of modern times. Letby, 34, was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more between June 2015 and June 2016 while she was

PCG spox Balilo maintains China Coast Guard offered to help injured Filipino fishers

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo on Tuesday said China Coast Guard (CCG) via radio offered help for injured Filipino fishermen whose boat exploded in Bajo de Masinloc. Balilo made the statement when asked about conflicting details from PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela regarding China’s action. “Dito lang ako nag-rely sa report ng Captain ng BRP Sindangan. Help was offered...

Drug gang turf war dumps dozens of bodies in Mexico truck

Probers say the clash was between the powerful Sinaloa cartel and another gang identified as ‘Chiapas and Guatemala’.

At least 60 die in stampede at India religious event

At least 60 die in stampede at India religious event - Attendees rushed to leave the event with religious leader Bhole Baba

Rishi Sunak says polls predicting heavy defeat 'not going to stop me'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears on BBC Breakfast where he said predictions of a heavy Conservative defeat are 'not going to stop' him. Asked whether he accepted the analysis by elections guru Professor Sir John Curtice, the Prime Minister said: "That's his view. "That's not going to stop me from working as hard as I can over these final few days to talk to as many people as possible about the choice," Mr Sunak said, from a supermarket in Oxfordshire.

Drugs gang jailed after cannabis raid on nightclub

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

673 pass Licensure Examination for Dentists

MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 673 out of 1,207 examinees passed the June 2024 Licensure Examination for Dentists. Nathaniel Delfin from the University of the Philippines-Manila topped the board exam with a rating of 82.97 percent, followed by two other UP-Manila graduates, Maxine Gonzales (82.76 percent) and Nicole Alvarez (82.57 percent) The written part of the examinations was held on June 8...

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...

Baby pygmy goats stolen from farm

Poppy, Primrose, and Jasmine are thought to have been stolen from Honeycomb Farm in Hailsham.

Student feared sex attack from balaclava-clad man

Steve Donaghey is jailed for five years for a "terrifying" and "cowardly" attempted robbery.

SC: Only legal spouse, children may get seaman's death benefits

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that benefits arising from a seafarer’s death may only be given to his or her surviving legitimate spouse, even after estrangement, and his or her legitimate or illegitimate children. In a 44-page decision promulgated in April, the Supreme Court partly granted a petition and ordered the release of death benefits to the children of deceased seafarer Pedrito. “The Court is constrained to find that Cerena is the...

‘Hindi na ako babalik’: DU30 refutes Sara’s claim on 2025 political comeback

Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied that he has plans to return to politics despite a recent statement made by his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, that he and sons—Davao 1st Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte—will seek Senate seats next year. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/1/hindi-na-ako-babalik-du-30-refutes-sara-s-claim-on-2025-political-comeback Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'

By Jefferson Kahinju and Dicksy O'Biero NAIROBI/MOMBASA (Reuters) -Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago. The nationwide demonstrations signalled that President William Ruto had failed to appease a spontaneous youth

3 Chinese men nabbed in Angeles City yield P3.4M shabu

ANGELES CITY — Three Chinese men arrested Monday by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) yielded some P3,400,00 worth of shabu (crystal meth) in a sting operation in Balibago village in this city. The PDEA Region 3 report on Tuesday, July 2, said the buy-bust occurred at 10:50 p.m. at the Shanghai Building along MacArthur Highway, PDEA identified the arrested as Bin Da, 23; Hei Xiao; and Gua Xiao, 20. READ: 3 Chinese yield shabu ‘worth’...

DFA condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch: It ‘provokes tensions’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has denounced the recent ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea. A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said the launch on July 1 “provokes tensions and undermines economic progress, peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.” READ: North Korea launches a ballistic missile off...

Photo shows signboard of Porac LGU near raided Pogo hub

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Amid repeated claims by local officials that they were being denied entry into the recently raided compound of Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) Lucky South 99, the municipal government of Porac, Pampanga, had apparently maintained an extension office less than a kilometer away from the company’s 10-hectare hub. This was based on a photograph seen by the Inquirer and later supported by on-site...

Sonny Angara named as new DepEd chief —Palace

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has picked Senator Sonny Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos is "set to appoint" Angara to the post, replacing Vice President Sara Duterte who resigned from DepEd on June 19, 2024. "Senator Angara has an extensive legislative history, having championed significant educational reforms...

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,...

Putin revealed his navy’s weaknesses while speaking at a shipbuilding meeting

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving

A Wigton man in his 70s died at the scene of the crash on the A595 at Bothel.

Comoros President Assoumani gives son government job

MORONI (Reuters) - Comoros President Azali Assoumani has put his son, Nour El Fath, in charge of coordinating government affairs as he reshuffled his cabinet following a tense January election that his opponents alleged was tainted by voter fraud. One person was killed and at least 25 injured in violent protests in the country, a group of three islands off the coast of Mozambique, after the

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

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...

Boy, 13, arrested after teen stabbed in city centre

The teen has been arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after the incident in Bristol.

Serious crash closes main road through village

Derbyshire Police says the A61 will be shut "for some time" following a serious collision.

Arrest after man found with head injury in street

Police appeal for witnesses following the alleged assault on Midtown Close.

3 yachts linked to P9.68-B Batangas drug bust seized

The Bureau of Customs on Tuesday said it seized three private yachts, one of which was allegedly used to transport 1.4 tons of illegal drugs to Nasugbu, Batangas. According to a statement, the BOC, Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted a parallel investigation that led to the discovery of three undocumented yachts docked in Nasugbu, all under the ownership of one individual. The BOC said at...

Japanese exec arrested in Myanmar for allegedly selling overpriced rice

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government has arrested a Japanese business executive, along with dozens of local businessmen, for allegedly selling rice at prices well above the officially regulated ones, state-run media said Monday. The reports said Hiroshi Kasamatsu, a director of Aeon Orange, was detained. Aeon Orange operates several supermarkets in Myanmar and is part of Japan’s giant Aeon retail group. Japanese media reports confirmed that...

SAS war crimes inquiry obtains deleted computer files

The inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes in Afghanistan has obtained a cache of data that could hold crucial evidence.

Kenya police use tear gas to disperse crowds after call for more demonstrations

By Aaron Ross and Jefferson Kahinju NAIROBI (Reuters) -Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations took place in other towns, after young activists called for more protests following a week of clashes in which dozens died. Reuters journalists saw clouds of tear gas on a main road through central Nairobi before midday, where riot

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

Yasmin Adams was confined to her cell and appeared "unsettled" prior to her death.

PAOCC files complaints vs. 2 Chinese nationals for human trafficking

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Tuesday filed complaints against several individuals in connection with the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Two Chinese nationals and 7 John Does were charged with violation of the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons, serious physical injuries, and kidnapping and serious illegal detention. The...

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.

PH, China seek deescalation of tensions in WPS

The Philippines and China sought Tuesday to deescalate and manage disputes in the West Philippine Sea amid the spike of violent confrontations between the two sides, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said a bilateral meeting was held in Manila—the second for this year since January 17—where the two countries discussed the situation in the disputed waters, including the June 17 incident where Chinese Coast...

Hontiveros: I’m not yet considering running for president in 2028

MANILA, Philippines— Running for president in 2028 is not yet part of her plan, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. What she is certain for now is that the opposition would field its own senatorial bets in the 2025 midterm elections and probably a full slate in 2028. Hontiveros made this declaration on Tuesday when categorically asked over ANC’s “Headtstart” if she is considering running for president in 2028. “I am not considering running yet...

First year University of Oxford student dies 'celebrating exams'

The first year student, 19, who has not yet been named, is believed to have drowned at Port Meadow on Friday.

Measures for education recovery sought ahead of Angara’s DepEd leadership

The newly appointed head of the Department of Education (DepEd) will face a host of challenges. This was mentioned by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, a non-traditional teachers’ organization in the country focused on advocating for the welfare of education workers and students. They expressed hopes that the education crisis would be properly addressed with the […]

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...

2 traffickers yield P340,000 shabu in Batangas City

LUCENA CITY — Police seized P340,000 worth of shabu (crystal meth) from two suspected drug traffickers arrested on Monday in Batangas City. The Region 4A police reported that members of the provincial police drug enforcement unit and local cops held “Christopher” and “Melcherd” at 10:05 p.m. after they sold P100,000 worth of shabu to an undercover cop in Barangay Alangilan. The suspects were found in alleged possession of one plastic sachet...

Hospital bomb plotter guilty of terror charge

Mohammad Farooq planned to detonate a bomb at St James's Hospital in Leeds in January 2023, court hears.

PNP forms team to probe into the disappearance of beauty tilt bet, fiancé

MANILA, Philippines — A special investigation task group (SITG) was created to solve the case of Pampanga missing beauty pageant candidate and her Israeli fiancé, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday. In a press briefing, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the formation of task group ‘Genesaac’ was in accordance with an order released by PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil. READ: PNP: Persons of interest eyed in beauty pageant...

Man jailed after 'worst case' of puppy neglect

A vet said she had never seen dogs in such awful bodily conditions, with four puppies euthanised.

Rishi Sunak says 'concerns' on delayed postal votes must be dealt with

Rishi Sunak stressed that 'every vote counts' on July 4 after anxiety was voiced across parties about Brits being disenfranchised.

Dozens rally in Pakistan after a Christian man is sentenced to death for blasphemy

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Dozens of members from Pakistan's civil society rallied on Tuesday in the southern port city of Karachi against the death sentence handed down to a Christian man on blasphemy charges, nearly a year after one of the worst mob attacks on Christians in the country. Several Christians also joined the rally which comes a day after a court in Sahiwal in the Punjab province announced the death sentence to Ehsan Shan after...

Marcos should break his silence on Pogos – lawmakers

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration must state their stand on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) amid calls to ban these in the country due to the social costs, two lawmakers said on Tuesday. Senator Risa Hontiveros and Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, on separate occasions, said the administration must break its silence about Pogos as investigations show that many Pogos...

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.

Shaughna Phillips says prisons are 'as bad as the NHS' after visiting baby's dad

Shaughna Phillips has opened up about visiting the father of her daughter who is currently serving a jail sentence after admitting conspiracy to supply 4.5kg of cocaine

Kenyan protesters demand Ruto's resignation

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan protesters took to the streets again on Tuesday demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, despite his U-turn on the proposed tax hikes that initially triggered the unrest. Ruto is contending with the most serious threat to his two-year-old presidency as the youth-led movement escalates from online criticism of the tax increases, which have since been dropped,