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3 dead, 17 hurt in Fairview, QC multi-vehicle accident

Three persons died while 17 others were injured in an accident involving several vehicles in Fairview, Quezon City on Monday night. The accident involved a passenger bus, a UV Express, a taxi, and five motorcycles, according to a report by James Agustin on Unang Balita on Tuesday. Investigation by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Traffic Sector 5 showed that past 9 p.m. on Monday, at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Fairlane...

Duchess of Edinburgh first British royal to visit Ukraine since war

Kyiv, Ukraine — Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, on Monday became the first British royal to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded the country more than two years ago, London announced. The British foreign ministry said Sophie met with survivors of sexual violence and torture during her visit, as well as women displaced by the war and children who were deported to Russia before recently being returned to Ukraine. READ: UK PM Sunak: West should be...

Man charged with robbery offences at pharmacies

A man was arrested following two reports of robberies at pharmacies has been charged, police said.

Politics daily briefing: April 30

All the latest political developments, as the SNP hunt for a new leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf's resignation.

In Negros Occidental, drought-hit farmers seek national gov’t help

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Officials of the sixth congressional district in Negros Occidental has sought assistance from the national government to assist farmers who have been the worst-hit by the long drought in the province. According to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), the damage to rice and corn crops in Negros Occidental caused by the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon has reached P197.1 million,...

Future of school with just 13 pupils to be discussed

Ampleforth's CofE primary school could close in August if North Yorkshire Council approves the move.

Grammar school teachers strike over 'workload and safety'

Grammar school staff have confirmed strike action that will take place throughout May and June.

TF El Niño allays fears of Metro water crisis

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s water supply is “more than enough,” even amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon on the capital region’s reserves, while the allocation set last January for the period of May 1 to 15 will still be provided on schedule. According to Environment Undersecretary Carlos Primo David, the water allocation set by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the first half of May is 50 cubic meters per...

MVP on how PH power sector can avoid ‘this crazy situation’

MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan expressed his willingness to develop conventional power plants, including those running on coal, as the past few weeks saw electricity supply in Luzon and the Visayas growing thin due to the unavailability of many generation facilities. Pangilinan, chair and chief executive of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), said the best solution to address the power shortage in the future would...

Mali's junta unwavering despite dissent

The national phase of a months-long "inter-Malian dialogue" is set to begin in six days' time, with the country's military junta banking on the conclusions to bolster its increasingly contested legitimacy. The junta is also counting on the inter-Malian dialogue, launched in December, to strengthen its peace efforts after ending a major 2015 deal with armed separatist groups in the north.

Man's body found in building in open area in Sderot

A man's body was found in a building in an open area in Sderot, the Zaka Search and Rescue Organization stated on Tuesday. "Due to concerns of his wellbeing, police were called to the scene," said Zaka official Avihai Amosi. "When we arrived at the building, the man was already deceased, he died a few days ago. "Zaka volunteers took care of honorin...

PCC warns public vs email scam

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Monday cautioned the public against acting on email claiming to be from the government body, asking for fees supposedly for customer transfer of international funds. The PCC said that the fake document is presenting itself as a ruling issued by the commission. “Please be informed that the PCC has not issued nor authorized the issuance of the purported decision,” it said in a statement. A copy of the...

Modi's spies plotted to assassinate dissident

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was enjoying the glitz of a White House state visit his spy chiefs were plotting to assassinate a dissident on American soil, according to security officials.

No Supreme Court order vs PUV scheme deadline

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court did not stay the enforcement of the government’s April 30 deadline for jeepney operators and drivers to consolidate themselves into transport cooperatives, or risk losing their franchises under the controversial public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP). On the eve of the Tuesday deadline, transport and commuter groups led by the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide...

UN monitors say North Korean missile struck Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Expert body tells UN Security Council the weapon’s discovery suggests a violation of sanctions on Pyongyang.

DFA asked to revoke Quiboloy’s passport

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to cancel the passport of fugitive preacher and Kingdom of Jesus Christ sect leader Apollo Quiboloy. “Instead of appearing in the Senate, he just kept on recording audio messages, which seem to insult the government’s capability to locate him. This is appalling. This should not be allowed to pass, but only challenge government more to exhaust...

ATC: sole authority to designate groups, individuals as ‘terrorists’

MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has asserted its sole authority to designate individuals, groups, or organizations as terrorists and guaranteed its commitment to safeguarding the rights of Filipino workers, including their “freedom of association and collective bargaining.” ATC issued its affirmation on Monday following “concerns of some individuals, groups of persons, organizations, or associations, particularly trade...

Rich history behind Biliran nature park

BILIRAN, BILIRAN—People flock to a nature park named after a fodder grass that still thrives in these foothills, originally cultivated for a former cattle ranch. These tourists, however, do not realize the rich history behind Kumpay Nature Park in Barangay Canila, about 4 kilometers from the Biliran town proper. In the 1760s, the Spanish colonial government experimented with the secularization of parishes in Eastern Visayas. At the time, the...

House to summon Duterte admin execs over ‘gentleman’s agreement’

MANILA, Philippines — Concerned House committees will invite officials from the previous administration to shed light on the “gentleman’s agreement” reached between then President Rodrigo Duterte and China regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS), particularly on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal—a pact now being questioned by President Marcos. Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of the President, revealed the plan in a briefing on Monday when asked...

Government denies losing track of likely deportees

Some asylum seekers earmarked for Rwanda could abscond before they are detained, the Home Office admits.

Houthis attack four ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea

By Nayera Abdallah and Enas Alashray DUBAI/CAIRO (Reuters) -Yemen's Houthis said they targeted the MSC Orion container ship in a drone attack in the Indian Ocean as part of their ongoing campaign against international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military actions in Gaza. Portugal-flagged MSC Orion was sailing between the ports in Sines, Portugal and Salalah, Oman

ICJ to hear Mexico’s dispute with Ecuador: All you need to know

Mexico and Ecuador have brought complaints against each other at the international court, escalating a diplomatic feud.

Senate leaders pay tribute to Saguisag

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate resolution has been filed expressing “profound sympathy and sincere condolences” over the death of human rights lawyer and former Sen. Rene Saguisag. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III filed Senate Resolution No. 1009 following the death of Saguisag on April 24. READ: Rights...

Gunman kills at least six in attack on mosque in Afghanistan’s Herat

Government spokesman says unknown armed person shot at worshippers in mosque in Herat province, killing at least six.

Construction grinds to a halt as tradies take to streets to protest

Hundreds of tradies have walked off construction sites across Brisbane as the CFMEU calls for their entry-level salary to be boosted to an eye-watering figure.

Inbound fish on PH vessels ‘not imported’

The Department of Agriculture (DA) clarified that its recent order to suspend the importation of frozen fish excludes Philippine vessels that caught their haul outside the country. The DA issued Memorandum Order (MO) No. 18 clarifying the guidelines governing a previous directive which temporarily halted the entry of frozen round scad (galunggong), bonito (tulingan) and mackerel (alumahan) from outside the country. The agency said those fish...

Philippines says China Coast Guard used water cannon on its vessels

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard used water cannon on two of its vessels on Tuesday, causing damage to one of them, during a patrol near a reef off the Southeast Asian country. China Coast Guard vessels used water cannon against the BFAR and Philippine Coast Guard boat, it said.

DOLE to hold job fair in over 90 areas

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will hold a job fair in 97 areas nationwide on Wednesday, May 1, in celebration of Labor Day. “Minarapat po namin na bumaba sa mga probinsya, mas ilapit po yung mga available pong trabaho sa mga nag hahanap na ng trabaho,” DOLE Undersecretary Benjo Benavidez said in an interview on Unang Balita on Tuesday. (We decided to bring this closer to job seekers in the provinces.) He said there were job...

Ross loaded gun, Humza shot himself in foot… but Keir has last laugh

This is the story of three leaders. Humza Yousaf was the ambitious Nationalist whose privileged upbringing and private education posed no hurdle to his seemingly effortless rise.

Zamboanga City mulls cloud seeding ops over watershed

The local government of Zamboanga City is set to conduct cloud seeding operation over the Zamboanga City watershed to address the problem on low water supply. According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the cloud seeding activity may help increase the supply of water in the city. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and other agencies recommended the cloud seeding or the method to produce rain by pouring salt into...

Three US police officers shot dead in home siege

At least one suspected attacker was shot dead in front of a barricaded home after a three-hour standoff in North Carolina.

The cancer-stricken winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will get a $422 million lump-sum after taxes and says he'll keep playing the lottery

Cheng Saephan, 46, is a Laos-born immigrant battling cancer who won the Powerball jackpot. He says he can now find the right doctor to treat him.

Chemical leak sparks emergency response as exclusion zone is set up

Emergency services were called to the site on Lavarack Avenue at Eagle Farm, in Brisbane, at 11.30am on Tuesday.

Ecuador taking Mexico to court over asylum for ex-VP

Quito, Ecuador — Ecuador on Monday took Mexico to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for granting asylum to graft-accused former vice president Jorge Glas, who Quito captured in a controversial embassy raid. The South American country filed a case Monday with the court in The Hague “for Mexico’s violations of a series of international obligations” for granting Glas asylum at its embassy in Quito, the foreign ministry said in a statement....

Struggling Australian family win $4million lottery prize

The lives of the Baker family were changed overnight after they won a $4million lottery prize after years of financial hardship following a devastating cancer diagnosis.

Residents of northern Israel brace for possible all-out war with Hezbollah

By Andrew MacAskill HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) - Eli Harel was an Israeli soldier in his early thirties when he was sent into Lebanon in 2006 to battle fighters from the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah in a bloody, largely inconclusive month-long war. Now 50, Harel is ready to rejoin the army to fight the same group if shelling along Israel's northern border turns into a full-blown war with Iran's

To fight Chinese trolls, keep telling the truth—PCG

MANILA, Philippines — It does not matter how many trolls China hires to spread its false narrative on the West Philippine Sea, said Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela on Monday. Tarriela, who serves as PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) matters, addressed members of the media during a seminar on reportage of the disputed waters. READ: PCG official questions patriotism of officials mum on WPS issue “Since we...

Columbia starts SUSPENDING students in anti-Israel encampment

Student demonstrators at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at colleges across the U.S. are being suspended after, defying requests to leave.

Burglars smash windows and trash rooms at church

Only a small amount of money was taken but the damage is estimated to run into the thousands.

China installs floating barrier at Bajo de Masinloc entry; PCG vessel damaged after another water cannon attack

A patrol vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was damaged following another incident of harassment of China Coast Guard ships using jet stream water cannons in the water near Bajo De Masinloc.Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said the incident happened on Monday morning, April 29 involving the PCG’s BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) and the BRP Bankaw (MMOV-3004) of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. (Video courtesy of PCG / PCG spokesperson Comm. Jay Tarriela via X)Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletinVisit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin#ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

Lost work of the Brothers Grimm found hidden in Poland library

Scientists have discovered 27 new original works by the Brothers Grimm that have thought to have been lost in WWII. The books contain handwritten notes that could reveal how the brothers chose themes.

Russian missile hits educational institution, kills five in Ukraine's Odesa

By Iryna Nazarchuk ODESA, Ukraine (Reuters) -A Russian missile attack on an educational institution in a popular seafront park in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday killed at least five people and injured 32, local officials said. Regional governor Oleh Kiper, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said that in addition to those killed in the attack, one man died after suffering a

'I hope no other family has to be in our position'

Bereaved families hope for lasting change from the UK Covid Inquiry as it starts hearings in Belfast.

With math teacher finding solutions, Umingan wins national boy’s crown

The problem was as complex as it could get. Small-town boys plus limited funding multiplied by the lack of big-tournament experience. Fittingly, it was a math teacher who came up with a solution. “[W]e proved something with this victory, that we, provincial teams, could stay in stride or even beat the strong teams from the big city,” said Eusebio Solis, whose boys emerged champions in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18...

Cha-cha not on Senate agenda before May adjournment

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers pushing for the passage of the proposed revisions in the 1987 Constitution before the 19th Congress adjourns next month may have to wait a while longer. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Monday that the upper chamber had identified 20 measures they would endeavor to approve before their sine die adjournment on May 22, but the one on Charter change (Cha-cha) was not among them. According to Zubiri, they...

Pro-China Sogavare out of the race as Solomon Islands votes for next leader

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands, has bowed out of the race for leader after an inconclusive election. Sogavare is known for his unpredictable diplomacy. He criticised neighbour Australia, snubbed a White House

Looking at Russia’s double-tap strike strategy in Ukraine

Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel at hotly contested shoal

MANILA (Updated 1:57 p.m.) — The Philippines on Tuesday accused China’s coast guard of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, and rejected Beijing’s position that it had expelled two vessels from the hotly contested shoal. The Philippine coast guard said its two vessels stood their ground at the Scarborough […]

Duchess of Edinburgh denounces Putin's forces in special address to soldiers in Ukraine

'It is true that women and girls pay the highest price in terms of human cost when it comes to the way they are affected and the way they can be used as weapons of war... we have to get better at trying to prevent that from happening.'

Ethnic discrimination

Much has been said lately about racism and Sinophobia (a fear of and prejudice against the Chinese), mainly in connection with allegations that a university in the province of Cagayan, operated by religious sisters, has been accepting many students from the People’s Republic of China (for simplicity, I’ll just use “mainland China”), who are then described, with no evidence, as possible spies for the communists because they come from the...