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NCRPO: Roads 'generally peaceful' amid unconsolidated jeepney crackdown

The road situation in Metro Manila remained generally peaceful amid the crackdown on colorum public utility vehicles (PUV), including jeepneys, on Thursday, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said. “Sa ngayon, wala pa kaming nare-receive na nahuli pero generally peaceful pa naman po itong first day ng implementation,” NCRPO spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Eunice Salas told Dobol B TV in an interview. (So far, we have not...

PCSO Lotto Draw Results, May 15, 2024 | Grand Lotto 6/55, Mega Lotto 6/45, 4D, 3D, and 2D

Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Wednesday, May 15.

PH has no plan to militarize West Philippine Sea – PCG spokesman

The national government will not militarize the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even as a civilian group launched a mission to establish their presence in the disputed waters of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) on Wednesday, May 15. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/15/ph-has-no-plan-to-militarize-west-philippine-sea-pcg-spokesman Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit 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

UK developing new weapon that can blast drones out of sky with radio waves

UK developing new weapon that can blast drones out of sky with radio waves - It can be used across land, air and sea and has a range of up to 1km, which could be extended in the future

PH boat convoy won't proceed to Scarborough Shoal – organizers

MANILA, Philippines – A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing fuel and food for Filipino fishermen has abandoned plans to sail closer to a China-held reef off the Southeast Asian country, organizers said Thursday. "Atin Ito will now proceed to conduct the final leg of supply distribution in the current area, as there are no more Filipino fishers in BdM after they were reportedly sent away by various Chinese vessels," the...

Pagcor told to tighten up on POGOs

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Wednesday told the Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to step up its regulatory powers and monitoring of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). PAOCC Spokesperson Winston Casio said this after the agency shut down an illegal hospital in Pasay City, allegedly catering to POGO workers. “Really the bottom-line is the Philippine Amusement Gaming...

Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas

By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has restored Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting this week with a Hamas leader, saying they were removed in error. The removal had drawn complaints from Malaysia's government, a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause and which has warned that firm action could be taken against Meta and other

Embattled Tarlac mayor denies POGO link, insists fund used in 2022 polls from family business

Amid ongoing investigation that raised doubts on her citizenship and her eligibility to seek public office, embattled Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has expressed confidence that she would be able to clear her name on the issues hounding her. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/15/embattled-tarlac-mayor-denies-pogo-link-insists-fund-used-in-2022-polls-from-family-business Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit 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

China shows off robot 'dogs of war' in Cambodia drills

China's military showed off its machine gun equipped robot battle "dogs" Thursday at the start of its biggest ever drills with Cambodian forces, as the United States frets about Beijing's growing influence in the Southeast Asian country. The drills follow a three-day visit by China's top diplomat Wang Yi to Cambodia in April to deepen ties between the two countries. suy/pdw/tym

House also wants to probe Bamban mayor

MANILA, Philippines — House lawmakers are eyeing a parallel probe of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who is being investigated by the Senate over allegations she may be a Chinese asset who has infiltrated the government by winning the local post in 2022. During a regular press briefing, House Assistant Majority Leaders AKO Bicol Rep. Jil Bongalon and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega said it was “possible” to have a parallel investigation in the lower...

House approves divorce bill on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — House Bill No. 9348, a proposal seeking to reinstate divorce in the country as a means of dissolving marriages, was approved by the House of Representatives on second reading on Wednesday. During the plenary session, the proposal was approved via viva voce or voice voting. The bill was approved two months after it was referred to the plenary by the House committee on population and family relations. Under HB No. 9349 or the...

Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue

By Kirsty Needham and Camille Raynaud SYDNEY (Reuters) - Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people, the Pacific Island's top French official said on Thursday morning, adding at least four alleged instigators were under house arrest. In three municipalities on the French-ruled island, gendarmes faced about

MIDA and LONGi presented SOLAR SYNERGISTICS 2024, paving the way for Malaysia's energy transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 16, 2024 PRNewswire -- LONGi, the world's leading solar technology company, made a significant presence at SOLAR SYNERGISTICS Conference 2024 organized by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in Malaysia. During the Conference, LONGi joined forces with MIDA to demonstrate commitment to developing localized customer and community networks. LONGi has invested in the construction of three factories in Malaysia,...

Over 40 Chinese ships move to block PH civilian mission in Scarborough

Forty-three Chinese vessels, including a warship, moved to Scarborough Shoal to block the Filipino civilian mission, which held fishing activities in the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Thursday. “China has finally moved the rest of its blockade into position,” former US Air Force official and ex-Defense Attaché Ray Powell said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening. According to him, there were one People's...

Worrisome presence

Better late than never. That best describes the decision of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to implement stricter rules on the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals in the wake of reports that fraudulently-obtained passports and visas had resulted in their illicit entry and overstay. Its action is long overdue in light of the crimes of human trafficking, forcible abduction, robbery extortion, and homicide that had earlier been...

DepEd vows reduced learning disruptions with school buildings resiliency project

The Department of Education (DepEd) said Thursday it is set to implement the P30.56 billion Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools (ISRS) Project, not only to ensure the recovery of disaster-affected schools, but also to reduce the disruption in the delivery of education services to learners. This came after the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Wednesday approved the...

Kremlin says Switzerland conference on Ukraine is futile

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said a planned summit that Switzerland hopes will pave the way for a peace process in Ukraine will be futile without the participation of Russia. "Without Russia, discussing security issues that concern us is absolutely futile," Kremlin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Russian newspaper Izvestia. "Most likely, it will be just empty scholasticism with no prospect

Putin arrives in China to deepen strategic partnership with Xi

By Guy Faulconbridge and Bernard Orr MOSCOW/BEIJING (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing early on Thursday for talks with Xi Jinping that the Kremlin hopes will deepen a strategic partnership between the two most powerful geopolitical rivals of the United States. China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing just days

Russia wanted to capture a key settlement by May 9th but it failed

Improving education in PH is Marcos' top priority

Improving the quality of education in the country is a top priority, President Marcos said, stressing that it is the "most important service" the government must provide. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/15/improving-education-in-ph-is-marcos-top-priority Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletinTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

Barangay ‘day care centers’ for elderly pushed

MANILA, Philippines — As more Filipinos become part of the silver generation, a party list lawmaker is proposing the setup of “senior citizen day care centers” in every barangay to help elderly Filipinos stay well and active through easy access to community recreation, education and health services. United Senior Citizens Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay filed House Bill No. 10362, or the draft Senior Citizens Day Care Center Act of 2024, to...

Venezuela's barred opposition candidate is now the fiery surrogate of her lesser-known replacement

SABANA DE MENDOZA, Venezuela (AP) — At an intersection packed in four directions, rallygoers scream and light up cellphones in the evening as Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado climbs onto a flatbed truck like a presidential candidate. She has been barred from the July 28 election. Still, she crisscrosses the country, shaking hands, taking selfies, blowing kisses and promising the defeat of President Nicolás Maduro — all as a...

Russia's Putin arrives in China for state visit in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies

China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday as he began a two-day state visit, in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies as Moscow presses forward with a new offensive in Ukraine. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/16/russia-s-putin-arrives-in-china-for-state-visit-in-a-show-of-unity-between-the-authoritarian-allies

Abalos warns LGUs anew vs project fund ‘fixers’

MANILA, Philippines — Local government and barangay officials nationwide should beware of dealing with people who claim they can help facilitate the release of funding for their projects. “These incidents of poseurs claiming to be government agents pose serious threats to the integrity of government processes, and undermine the trust and confidence of the public in the administration of government funds,” Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said in...

New ‘reclamation’ just rumors, says China; PCG sneers at denial

MANILA, Philippines — China has dismissed as “sheer rumor” the recent statements of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that Beijing may again be building artificial islands in the country’s exclusive economic zone. The PCG over the weekend reported the discovery of piles of dead and crushed corals dumped on the sandbars around Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, taking them as fresh signs of land reclamation in the West Philippine Sea. The PCG has deployed a...

SC, Australia Federal Court sign MOU on judicial cooperation

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) on judicial cooperation. According to the SC, both courts shall undertake programs to promote a "deeper understanding of each other's legal and judicial cultures, common international legal standards, regional development and relevant emerging issues." Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo and Chief Justice Debra...

DBM’s Pangandaman approves creation of over 4,000 positions for 4Ps

MANILA, Philippines — Budget Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman has approved the creation of 4,265 positions across various Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to support the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “Supporting the 4Ps is crucial in inclusive development, empowering families, and breaking the cycle of poverty in the Philippines. With this move, we are also...

House leaders call out Senate ‘foot-dragging’ on urgent bills

MANILA, Philippines — With their pet bills now either pending or languishing at the Senate, House leaders on Wednesday took issue with the growing disconnect between the two chambers in terms of priority legislation. During a regular press briefing, Deputy Speaker David Suarez, Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Dimaporo, 1-Rider Rep. Rodge Gutierrez; and Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Almario questioned why the Senate appeared to be dragging its feet on...

Three soldiers hit by car in Haifa, motive unclear - report

A car hit three soldiers who were standing on the sidewalk by the road on Moshe Dayan Street in Haifa, Israeli media reported on Thursday. According to the report, the reason and details of the incident are still unknown. However, the police have begun investigating all possibilities. The three soldiers were injured, and the car driver fled the sce...

Worry as release of Wuhan blogger remains unclear

Zhang Zhan's condition is unclear several days after her scheduled release from jail.

Laws strengthened after mortuary sex abuse case

The government says it will increase sentences for those convicted of abusing dead bodies.

Batangas couple arrives in Naga City after walking for 139 days

After walking for 139 days, Jay and Mira Abrara reached Naga City in Camarines Sur, achieving 2,000 of their 5,000- kilometer target, the scorching heat notwithstanding. The motivation: To send a message of inspiration that walking through a challenge together can strengthen a marriage. “Ang walk for a cause namin is [for] strengthening marriage o pagtibayin ang pasgsasama ng mag-asawa. So lagi naming binabahagi po na hindi po solusyon yung...

Court averts water cut in Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A local court has temporarily eased the worries of some 40,000 households here whose taps could run dry due to an unresolved dispute between the water district and its bulk supplier. On Tuesday night, Mayor Rolando Uy announced that Regional Trial Court Branch 17 Judge Ana Candida Casiño issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Cagayan de Oro Bulkwater Inc. (Cobi) and Rio Verde Water Consortium Inc....

Marcos hopes for closer ties with 6 countries

MANILA, Philippines — The government is looking forward to forging deeper diplomatic relations with different countries in Asia, Europe and Central America as President Marcos received their envoys in Malacañang on Tuesday. The nonresident ambassadors from Belarus, Ghana, Turkmenistan, Malta, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua presented their credentials to Marcos who said that “distance should not get in the way of our continuing relations.”...

Council ordered to pay family it failed to house

An ombudsman found the council only acted when the family’s situation became desperate.

Gurdwara leader says new statue 'beautifies' site

Ranjit Singh Seehra, general secretary of a gurdwara in Derby, says the congregation are "chuffed".

Senate starts review of Baguio charter

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Senate on Tuesday began correcting flaws in the modern Baguio City Charter (Republic Act No. 11689), which had upset sectors here for technically downgrading the city’s status as an independent, highly urbanized local government and for granting another agency power in the titling of city properties. The upper chamber is reviewing House Bill No. 7406 that was recently passed by the Lower House to amend erroneous...

Police take back building from protesters at University of California, Irvine

By Daniel Trotta and Mike Blake IRVINE, California (Reuters) -Police on Wednesday took back a lecture hall from pro-Palestinian protesters who for hours occupied the building at the University of California, Irvine, then cleared a student encampment that stood for more than two weeks, witnesses said. Officers from about 10 nearby law-enforcement agencies converged on the campus after university

Albo responds after tenant revealed he is being evicted from PM's home

Anthony Albanese has responded to his Sydney tenant who begged the Prime Minister not to make him homeless after serving him with an eviction notice.

‘Salamat sa katapangan’: Civilian-led coalition heading to Panatag Shoal for resupply mission lauded

“Salamat sa katapangan.” Online Filipinos saluted the civilian convoy who sailed near Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) to deliver supplies to fishermen who ventured into the area despite the presence of Chinese militia vessels. The convoy is organized by the Atin Ito Coalition, which is composed of volunteers and some members of the following organizations: New […]

A Ukrainian naval drone has done hundreds of millions in damage to Russia

Double standards

With rising tensions over the West Philippine Sea, people have been wary about infiltration by foreign nationals. We have seen the Senate hearings with Bamban Mayor Alice Guo who apparently secured an elected government post without much of a background to speak of. We have heard public concerns over the supposed influx of Chinese students in a university in Cagayan. News reports have shown arrests of Chinese nationals found with weapons in...

Marcos admin targeting to create Northern Mindanao as leading agri hub

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Thursday bared that his administration is targeting to create Northern Mindanao as the leading agricultural hub in the country. Marcos made the remark during the distribution of presidential assistance to farmers, fisherfolks, and families in Iligan City. ''Sa pangunguna ng NEDA, inilatag na ang mga estratehiya at proyekto na gagawin sa inyong rehiyon sa ilalim ng Northern Mindanao Regional...

Iloilo under state of calamity due to El Niño

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The provincial board of Iloilo on Tuesday placed the province under a state of calamity due to damage wrought by the El Niño phenomenon on agriculture, which topped P1 billion. The declaration, which was recommended by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), enables the provincial government, through the PDRRM Office (PDRRMO), to utilize P75.78 million in allocated funds for its El Niño...

Why did China embark on the Path of Socialism?

BEIJING, May 16, 2024 PRNewswire -- A news report from China.org.cn on why did the Chinese accept scientific socialism? In the Columbus Park of Manhattan Chinatown, the statue of Sun Yat-sen is covered with snow on January 16, 2024 local time. The pedestal of the statue reads "All under heaven belongs to the people". The Chinese always have dreamed to make their country a Utopia. In the Confucian classic The Book of Rites, we read, "When the...

Robin Padilla seeks gov’t info drive on El Niño, La Niña

Senator Robin Padilla has filed a resolution seeking a comprehensive public information dissemination campaign to help the nation prepare for various “environmental shocks” such as El Niño and La Niña. Senate Resolution 1025 directs the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, which Padilla chairs, to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the matter. The lawmaker said that Filipinos must be informed about necessary...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 812

As the war enters its 812th day, these are the main developments.

Co-convict in Vhong Navarro case surrenders to NBI

A person convicted for the illegal detention of TV host and actor Vhong Navarro in 2014 has surrendered to authorities. Ferdinand Guerrero surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday, according to GMA Integrated News' John Consulta. According to Consulta's video posted on Facebook, Guerrero was brought to the NBI's office in Quezon City accompanied by his lawyer. The video also showed NBI agents reading Guerrero the...

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Man charged eight months after fatal A93 crash

A 69-year-old man died in the incident, which involved a van, a car towing a caravan and a tractor with a trailer.