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Marcos urges Pinoys: Rise vs modern-day oppressors

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday challenged Filipinos, especially the youth, to uphold Lapu-Lapu’s patriotism and rise against modern-day oppressors. Marcos led the 503rd commemoration of the “Kadaugan sa Mactan” or Victory at Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, where he offered a wreath at Lapu-Lapu’s monument and witnessed the re-enactment of the Battle of Mactan. In his message earlier yesterday, Marcos joined Filipinos in...

2024-04-27T16:38:40Z

Abalos allows PNP, BJMP, BFP to wear light uniforms

MANILA, Philippines — To ease the working conditions of uniformed personnel amid the rising heat index across the country, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday said police, fire and jail officers can wear light uniforms in the performance of their duties. In an urgent memorandum, Abalos directed the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management...

2024-04-27T16:38:38Z

Britain's aims to get its own hypersonic missile into service by 2030

Military chiefs want to catch up with China , Russia and the United States by developing a weapon capable of flying at speeds higher than Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound.

2024-04-27T23:13:53Z

Workers seek dialogue with Marcos on Labor

MANILA, Philippines — The Nagkaisa labor coalition on Saturday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to set a meeting soon with labor leaders as the country marks Labor Day on May 1, noting a “concerning pattern” of the lack of such a dialogue with workers two years into his presidency. In a statement, Nagkaisa chair and Federation of Free Workers president Sonny Matula also noted repeated requests by labor leaders to hold a meeting with Marcos....

2024-04-27T21:38:26Z

Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group

LONDON (AP) — Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on "extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin both denied the charges for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin. Each faces a...

2024-04-28T00:16:54Z

Manila Water to do maintenance in San Juan, Pasig Apr. 29-30

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co. Inc., will do maintenance work in some areas in San Juan and Pasig City on April 29 and 30, the firm announced on Saturday. The areas below may experience water supply lapses: From 10 p.m. on April 29 to 4 a.m. on April 30 Dr. B. Sto. Domingo Street corner N. Domingo Street in San Juan City Areas that may be affected: Parts of Progreso From 10 p.m. on April 29 to 4 a.m. on April 30 Caruncho Avenue corner...

2024-04-27T13:52:05Z

Cavite Rep. Elpido Barzaga Jr. dies at 74

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. died on Saturday, April 27, at the age of 74 in California in the United States for open-heart surgery. “Throughout his life, Cong. Pidi dedicated himself to serving the people of the Province of Cavite and the City of Dasmariñas with unwavering commitment and passion,” his Facebook page said. “As we mourn his loss, we find solace in the countless lives he touched and the...

2024-04-27T13:37:03Z

Killings of female students alarm DepEd

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has called on authorities to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice in connection with the recent brutal killings of female students in Cebu and Batangas. “The Department is deeply concerned and alarmed with the recent incidents of brutal killings of minors, especially girls. We urge the local authorities and the community to come together in solidarity against violence...

2024-04-27T16:38:37Z

Kadiwa ng Pangulo to distribute Piña rice nationwide

MANILA, Philippines: The Kadiwa ng Pangulo will start distributing nationwide thousands of bags of Piña rice brand following the arrival of 192,000 25-kilo bags on board the vessel M/V Seagull 09. Jomerito "Jojo" Soliman, chief executive officer and general manager of Sta. Rosa Farm and PureRice Milling and Processing Corporation, said in a statement that two vessels loaded with the Piña rice have been declared at the Bureau of Customs (BoC) for...

2024-04-28T05:16:29Z

Man charged over £286,000 cannabis seizure

Officers recovered cannabis and cash after stopping the man's car on Friday before a raid on a home.

2024-04-27T22:50:05Z

Poland denies 'pushback' of pregnant Eritrean woman

Activists say the woman gave birth alone in a forested area at the border with Belarus.

2024-04-27T18:28:07Z

Rundown: Activities to enjoy at Philippine Book Festival 2024 – Day 4

The National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB) is once again bringing together publishers, authors, educators and readers at this year’s Philippine Book Festival (PBF). Touted as the country’s “biggest traveling book festival,” the PBF is happening at the World Trade Center in Pasay City until Sunday, April 28. For its second edition, the […]

2024-04-28T03:14:39Z

Grovelling Humza's begging letters to his political rivals

Humza Yousaf has sent humiliating 'begging' letters to opposition leaders in a desperate bid to avoid being ousted as First Minister.

2024-04-27T22:13:48Z

Now Europe copies Rishi on Rwanda

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has backed a policy of deporting people to third countries for asylum processing.

2024-04-27T21:28:48Z

Police arrest scores of pro-Palestinian protesters on US university campuses

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on a handful of U.S. university campuses on Saturday, as activists vowed to keep up the movement seeking a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas among other demands. The Indiana University police department in Bloomington said in an emailed statement that 23 protesters were arrested there. Indiana State Police along with Indiana

2024-04-27T22:13:39Z

Teachers not required to report in school, reminds DepEd

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded public school heads that they should not compel teachers to report to work in person when on-site classes are suspended amid the extreme heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon. Regional Director Jocelyn Andaya issued on Friday Regional Memorandum No. 408, reiterating that teachers and administrative workers are not required to go to schools...

2024-04-27T21:53:26Z

Gaza aid flotilla halted after vessels flag removed, activists say

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza was halted after Guinea Bissau decided to remove its flag from two vessels, activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition said on Saturday. "The Guinea-Bissau International Ships Registry (GBISR), in a blatantly political move, informed the Freedom Flotilla Coalition that it had withdrawn the Guinea Bissau flag from two of the Freedom

2024-04-28T03:34:28Z

DILG chief allows lighter uniforms for security agencies

MANILA, Philippines — Benhur Abalos, secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), has allowed police, fire and jail personnel to wear comfortable uniforms as the heat index across the country continues to rise at a “dangerous” level. In an “urgent memorandum” issued on April 25, Abalos ordered the heads of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology...

2024-04-27T21:53:25Z

Man dies after parachute incident at industrial estate

Durham Police say they are treating the incident as unexpected and enquiries are ongoing.

2024-04-27T19:04:09Z

Portugal's government rejects paying reparations for colonial, slavery legacy

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's government said on Saturday it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. From the 15th to the 19th century, 6 million Africans were kidnapped and forcibly transported across the Atlantic by

2024-04-27T20:43:28Z

No OFWs injured in Taiwan quakes

MANILA, Philippines — No overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were injured in the series of earthquakes that shook Taiwan early yesterday morning, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In a statement, the DMW said that its Migrant Workers Offices (MWO) in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung cities are on alert and monitoring the situation. “The MWOs are ready to assist any OFWs who may have been injured or affected by the earthquake,” the...

2024-04-27T16:38:38Z

Chile's President Boric declares national mourning period after 3 police officers killed

(Reuters) - Three police officers were killed on Saturday in southern Chile during what President Gabriel Boric called a cowardly attack that led him to declare three days of national mourning. The attack occurred in the municipality of Canete, in Arauco province, when the officers responded to three false emergency calls, authorities said. The officers were attacked in their vehicle with

2024-04-27T18:38:00Z

Powerball winning numbers for April 27 drawing: Lottery jackpot rises to $149 million

Powerball players, the results are in for Saturday, April 27! Here are the winning numbers for the estimated $149 million jackpot.

2024-04-28T01:09:39Z

RTWPB-7 okays P500 wage hike for Kasambahays

LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU- A good news for domestic workers or kasambahays in Central Visayas. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) has approved a proposal to increase their monthly wages by P500. From a minimum wage of P5, 500 per month, those who are working in chartered cities and first class municipalities in the region will now be getting P6, 000, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said in a statement...

2024-04-27T13:09:18Z

Exclusive-Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - SOME SENIOR STATE DEPT OFFICIALS IN INTERNAL MEMO TOLD SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN THEY DO NOT FIND "CREDIBLE OR RELIABLE" ISRAEL'S ASSURANCES THAT IT IS USING U.S.-SUPPLIED WEAPONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW Some senior U.S. officials have advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken that they do not find "credible or reliable"

2024-04-27T19:43:20Z

Body found in search for missing woman

The search for Annie Dryden, 20, from Middlesbrough has been ongoing since January.

2024-04-27T20:34:29Z

Ireland wants to send asylum seekers back to UK

Taoiseach asks justice minister to bring forward legislation so asylum seekers can be returned to the UK.

2024-04-27T21:43:41Z

MPs urge Rishi Sunak to Use Brexit freedoms to cap migration

A report will this week will argue that an annual migration budget should be presented to the House of Commons, setting out all the trade-offs to be considered when it comes to migration.

2024-04-27T23:59:01Z

Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police departments across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to a historic exodus of officers, a survey shows. More sworn officers were hired in 2023 than in any one of the previous four years, and fewer officers overall resigned or retired, according to the 214 law enforcement agencies that responded to a...

2024-04-28T04:43:13Z

MPs fear Penny Mordaunt will seize power if Rishi loses local election

Even MPs loyal to the Prime Minister fear he will be in trouble if the party suffers catastrophic defeats in crucial mayoral and local council polls on Thursday.

2024-04-27T21:28:41Z

Inquirer wins big at PPI’s community press awards

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Press Institute (PPI), in cooperation with the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines, awarded for the first time newspapers and journalists for their Outstanding Stories on Health Innovation and Collaboration. “This pioneering accolade is testament to our collective commitment to elevate the discourse on health not just within our communities but across the nation,” said PPI chair and...

2024-04-27T21:38:25Z

DOJ contests US rights report

MANILA, Philippines — Reports of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) under the current Marcos administration were not related to the exercise of freedom of expression, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said, in response to a US government report, which said that EJKs remained a “serious problem” in the Philippines in 2023. READ: EJK evidence gathering: Families and groups help gov’t, says DOJ READ: EJK, trafficking victims now covered under DOJ...

2024-04-27T21:27:11Z

SNP chief Humza Yousef 'begs' rivals to save his job as First Minister

Humza Yousaf has written ­humiliating 'begging' letters to opposition leaders to find 'common ground' ahead of facing two votes of no-confidence at Holyrood this week.

2024-04-27T23:44:07Z

PH forces ready vs WPS threats by end of Marcos term — Amb. Romualdez

Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez said Sunday he is expecting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the help of the United States, will be equipped against any threats in the West Philippine Sea by the end of the Marcos Jr. administration. Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, Romualdez, the Philippines’ top diplomat in the US, said that the Philippines is at its “best relationship” with the US right now, with the two nations “rebooting”...

2024-04-28T05:10:06Z

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

MANILA — The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating maritime dispute in the South China Sea, calling the claim propaganda. A spokesperson at China’s embassy in Manila said on April 18 that the two had agreed early this year to a “new model” in managing tensions at […]

2024-04-28T01:52:53Z

Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships in new law

Those flouting the sweeping new morality rules could be jailed for up to 15 years.

2024-04-28T00:20:03Z

Protest against London's controversial ULEZ held in Trafalgar Square

Protesters gather in Trafalgar Square to oppose London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Mayor Sadiq Khan, with signs reading 'Get Khan out' and 'No 2 Ulez' ahead of the upcoming election.

2024-04-28T01:18:04Z

British troops set for 'on-the-ground Gaza role' to help deliver aid

Yesterday, a Ministry of Defence source said that no decision had yet been made on the use of British troops.

2024-04-28T00:59:18Z

A munitions explosion at a Cambodian army base kills 20 soldiers, but its cause is unclear

CHBAR MON, Cambodia (AP) — Security was tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia on Sunday, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers, wounded others and damaged nearby houses. Guards sought to keep media away from the site in Kompong Speu province. Hun Manet said in a Facebook post on Saturday that he was “deeply shocked” when he received the news of the blast in the province's Chbar Mon district. It was not immediately...

2024-04-28T05:07:59Z

Have Iran-Israel missile strikes changed the Middle East?

Political and military leaders are still absorbing the extraordinary exchange of fire, writes James Landale.

2024-04-27T23:04:58Z

RAF stealth fighter jet's 290mph near miss with drone at 14,500ft

The drone was being flown at more than 36 times the legal height. It is thought the operator was never traced, but if convicted of endangering an aircraft they could have been jailed for five years.

2024-04-27T23:28:59Z

MWSS: Water supply still sufficient despite El Niño affecting Angat Dam

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said Sunday the water supply is still sufficient for the needs of consumers despite the decreasing water level at Angat Dam due to El Niño. "Sa ngayon, naibibigay pa naman ng ating Angat Dam 'yung pangangailangan natin para hindi magkaroon ng tinatawag nating pila-balde sa kalye na naranasan natin noong 2019," MWSS spokesperson and water and sewerage management department manager Engr....

2024-04-28T05:10:04Z

New DMW head outlines plans

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Cacdac vowed to continue adhering to a rights-based approach in ensuring the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as a tribute to his predecessor and friend, the late Secretary Susan Ople, “whose passion, vision, work ethic and leadership will continue to be a beacon for our department.” READ: Cacdac takes oath as new DMW secretary In a statement on Friday,...

2024-04-27T21:23:18Z

Marcos assures Cebu of more investments

LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday assured that the government will continue to invest in Cebu to cement its position as a “leading driver of growth and prosperity” in the country. The President gave the commitment after leading the capsule-laying ceremony of the Mactan Expo Center to be built at the Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City. Marcos said the convention center—a P 1.5 billion project of...

2024-04-27T21:53:26Z

World-class convention center to rise in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — A world-class convention center will rise in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu which could serve as venue for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to be hosted by the Philippines in 2026. President Marcos led yesterday the capsule laying ceremony for the P1.5-billion Mactan Expo Center, a two-level stand-alone convention center inside the 30-hectare Mactan Newtown township being developed by Megaworld Corp., a...

2024-04-27T16:38:40Z

Drug firm in Senate probe denies ‘pyramiding’ accusations

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino-owned drug distributor on Saturday rejected allegations that it recruited doctors in a “pyramiding scheme” to prescribe its medicines to their patients in exchange for huge commissions, including expensive cars and other luxury items. In an emailed statement sent to the Inquirer, Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. described the claims as “misinformed and unfounded” and that the company was willing to face separate...

2024-04-27T21:38:25Z

Gatchalian wants cellphones banned in schools

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to come up with an order banning the use of cellphones in schools. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate basic education committee, made the proposal as an alternative to his plan to file a bill banning the use of mobile phones so that students will be encouraged to read more books than scroll through social media. “We have no control over them outside...

2024-04-27T16:38:36Z

It's not only 'Little Englanders' who want to tackle illegal migration

The European People's Party, the main centre-right formation in the EU, has adopted a scheme so similar that it is hard to tell apart from Rishi Sunak 's plan to stop the boats.

2024-04-27T23:58:59Z

College protesters seek amnesty to keep arrests and suspensions from trailing them

Maryam Alwan figured the worst was over after New York City police in riot gear arrested her and other protesters on the Columbia University campus, loaded them onto buses and held them in custody for hours. But the next evening, the college junior received an email from the university. Alwan and other students were being suspended after their arrests at the “ Gaza Solidarity Encampment,” a tactic colleges across the country have deployed to...

2024-04-28T04:27:13Z

Manila Water keeps passing strict drinking water standards

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co. Inc. continues to pass the stringent requirements of the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of the Department of Health (DOH), assuring its 7.6 million customers in the East Zone of safe and potable water. The company has maintained 100% compliance with the PNSDW standards for sampling surface water treatment facilities all year round. As of December 2023, samples collected from the...

2024-04-27T14:07:08Z