Marcos instructs Angara: Improve history teaching, global ranking in education

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued his marching orders to Senator Sonny Angara as new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). According to Mariz Umali’s “24 Oras” report Tuesday, Angara said Marcos Jr. asked him to help improve the country’s performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and to change the approach in teaching history. “May binanggit siya about history. 'Yung hindi ba naka-focus masyado...

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...

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.

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....

Duterte’s Senate bid poses threat to Marcos, analysts say

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s dominant Marcos and Duterte dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an election showdown that could upset policy stability in the coming years. Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation as education secretary on June 19 was followed a week later by her bombshell announcement that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and brothers Paolo, a lawmaker, and Sebastian, the incumbent Davao...

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...

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.

Escudero wants Marcos, Xi to resume talks

AMID the increasing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping need to continue their dialogues and devise a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the maritime problem. "Reducing tensions in the WPS depends on the mutual actions or initiatives of both countries' executive branches. Since the head of state is the primary architect...

Cousins murdered man on Christmas Day, jury told

Keaton Adlam-Morgan and Kersharn Dockeray-Barnett are accused of killing Reece Connor.

Man who beheaded grandmother and left head near creek branded 'coward' by family

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Luis Gustavo Aroyo-Lopez, 24, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and decapitation of his 64-year-old grandmother, Elvia Lopez-Aroyo

Mexican gang fight leaves pile of bodies

Officials found 19 bodies in and around a dumper truck abandoned in southern Chiapas state.

Dog shot dead after man and police officer bitten

Police firearm used to destroy the Akita breed after incident at house from which the dog escaped.

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'

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

Arizona mother vanishes after going out for a jog and a swim

Kelly Paduchowski, 45, was reported as a missing person at 7.30pm on June 30 after she went for a run and swim at the Campbell Mesa Loop Trails during the day

Welsh ministers try to stop ban on politicians lying

Minister warns law to make it illegal for politicians to lie could do more harm than good.

Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed

Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive.

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...

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...

Angara vows to continue Sara Duterte’s ‘accomplishments’ in DepEd

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sonny Angara promised to pursue the “accomplishments” of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Department of Education (DepEd). Angara, who is set to replace Duterte as DepEd chief next month, said he is “committed to working with all sectors of society, including my predecessor, Vice President Sara Duterte, to ensure that every Filipino child has access to quality education.” “I look forward to building upon her...

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

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

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...

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.

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

Man sentenced for threatening to strangle ex

A judge says James Barron's victim must have been "absolutely terrified" by his behaviour.

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

The 'Poltergeist Curse': tragic deaths and paranormal events

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...

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...

NP to forge alliance with President's party

(UPDATES) THE Nacionalista Party (NP) will forge an alliance with the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the party headed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In a press conference on Tuesday, Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, an NP stalwart, said that his party was in the process of firming up the alliance with PFP. "We would like to align with them to show our support for all the programs of our President in changing and...

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.

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.

Who is Anas Sarwar?

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Labour party.

Shifting focus to mutual benefit toward peaceful coexistence

SINGAPORE — Last week I was invited to attend a ceremony in Beijing, China, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and to share my views on the vision and mission of the Global South "in a shifting landscape." As I understand it, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence came into being in the early 1950s, proclaimed by China, India and Myanmar (Burma) in joint diplomatic...

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,...

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.

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...

'Consider ceasefire soon, Zelenski'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban asked Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky during his visit to Kiev to consider a quick cease-fire. After all, that could speed up peace talks, according to Putin's Hungarian sympathizer. The Hungarian prime minister went on to say that his country would like to have much better bilateral relations with Ukraine and that his country is ready to participate in the modernization of Ukraine's economy. Orban is...

Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was declared dead at the scene on Tuesday night.

Lucy Letby guilty of trying to kill baby girl

The 34-year-old former nurse is convicted of the charge following a retrial.

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

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

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

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.

‘Hit the ground running,’ solon tells new DepEd chief Sonny Angara

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives welcomed Senator Sonny Angara’s appointment as new Department of Education (DepEd) chief. They believe Angara will bring to the department his vast experience. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said Angara’s public service record makes him a good choice for the vacant post. “We are pleased to welcome the appointment of...