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US brothers allegedly stole $25m in 12 seconds

Officials say the crypto heist, supposedly pulled off by two MIT-educated men, is first of its kind.

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

By Daniel Trotta and Mike Blake IRVINE, California (Reuters) -Police on Wednesday appeared to take back control of a lecture hall from pro-Palestinian protesters who for several hours occupied a building at the University of California, Irvine, a university spokesperson said. Officers from about 10 nearby law-enforcement agencies converged on the campus after university officials requested help,

Dela Rosa’s plea to peers: Respect my Senate panel chairmanship

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Wednesday appealed to fellow lawmakers to respect his committee chairmanship and the freedom to decide when to stop its investigations. As head of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, Dela Rosa is leading the probe into the alleged leaked Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) documents that supposedly linked certain personalities to illegal drugs. His...

Philippines-Norway MOA Paves Way for 25,000 Filipino Seafarers’ Deployment by 2029

The Philippine Embassy in Norway estimates that 25,000 Filipino seafarers can be deployed to Norwegian-owned vessels in three to five years following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA). Philippine Ambassador to Norway Enrico T. Fos hosted and witnessed the […] The post Philippines-Norway MOA Paves Way for 25,000 Filipino...

Warning after dancer fatally choked during sex

Georgia Brooke, 26, was strangled by Luke Cannon, who was himself found dead the following day.

'Hero' plumber's firm faked stories of kindness

James Anderson’s firm Depher is accused of exploiting vulnerable people in misleading social media posts.

California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions

Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza.

‘They point guns at us’: Panatag fisher recounts encounter with China

ABOARD FBCA PING PING — “Hindi ka duduruin ng kamay, baril ang iduduro sa’yo.” A fisherfolk who recently returned from Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal had this to say of China Coast Guard personnel as he recounted his group’s encounter with them in the sandbank’s vicinity waters. JR Sarmiento Hilig, 37, shared this story with INQUIRER.net as he boarded this vessel to receive the aid given by the Atin Ito coalition as part of its civilian resupply...

Nursery worker 'punished' baby girl, jury hears

Kate Roughley denies she treated Genevieve Meehan differently.

Recto: BSP likely to keep rate at 6.5%

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) would likely keep its ultra-tight monetary policy settings unchanged today as inflation is expected to remain “sticky,” Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said. Recto, who represents the Cabinet of President Marcos in the seven-member Monetary Board (MB), told reporters that it was not yet time to slash the key rate from a 17-year high of 6.5 percent. “Well, number one, we’ll take a look at...

Ministers 'not planning to intervene' in Royal Mail takeover

In a move that sent shockwaves through the City and Westminster, the board of its parent company backed a £3.5billion takeover offer from a billionaire dubbed the 'Czech Sphinx'.

Eric Adams eviscerated for saying migrants are 'excellent swimmers'

'How do we have a large body of people in our city that are excellent swimmers and at the same time we need lifeguards,' the Democrat said at on Tuesday.

Donald Trump is supportive of AUKUS defence pact, former Australian PM says

By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - Donald Trump gave the AUKUS defence pact a "warm reception", during a meeting with former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the latter said, one of the few public signs about Trump's view of the deal. Morrison, who left office in 2022, met Trump on Tuesday at the former president's home in New York for talks that covered AUKUS, China's assertiveness in

Footage released of moment mother hurled through air from fairground ride

Footage released of moment mother hurled through air from fairground ride - Khadra Ali spent weeks in a coma and four months in hospital after she was ejected from the Xcelerator at the Funderpark funfair in west London.

Taiwan's incoming president faces angry China, fractured parliament

By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) - Lai Ching-te takes office as Taiwan's president on Monday, facing a China that calls him a "dangerous separatist" and has ramped up military drills, as well as a fractured parliament at home where no party has a majority. Lai, vice president for the past four years, succeeds President Tsai Ing-wen at a time Beijing has been increasing military

UN sees number of young migrants crossing the dangerous Darien Gap up by a third

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The number of minors crossing the treacherous jungle between Colombia and Panama known as the Darien Gap is on pace to rise by 34% to reach 160,000 this year, the United Nations' Children Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. The migration of mostly U.S.-bound kids through the Darien Gap represents "a prolonged crisis," UNICEF said in a statement, adding that current data

March remittance growth slowest in nine months

MANILA, Philippines — Money sent home by Filipinos abroad posted its slowest growth in nine months in March as expats also grappled with high inflation and potential economic slowdown in their host countries. Cash remittances coursed through banks rose by 2.5 percent year-on-year to $2.74 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Wednesday. That growth was softer than the 3 percent expansion recorded in February. At the same...

Robust loans boosted two banks’ performance in Q1

MANILA, Philippines — Two banks posted higher earnings in the first three months of the year as consumer and retail loans grew against a backdrop of high interest rates. Security Bank Corp. of tycoon Frederick Dy on Wednesday said net profit rose by 11 percent to P2.6 billion. In a stock exchange filing, the bank added net interest income surged by 44 percent to P10.7 billion. Net loans were up by 12 percent to P545 billion, driven by an...

Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes off Isabela

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck the waters of Divilacan, Isabela, on Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. It was recorded at 6:06 p.m. some 34 kilometers (km) northeast of Divilacan. The shallow tremor had a depth of focus of one kilometer and was tectonic in origin. It was felt at Intensity II in Divilacan and Maconacon in Isabela. Phivolcs added that no aftershock or...

Labour accused of setting 'unrealistic' short-term climate goals

The Tony Blair Institute said politicians must focus on infrastructure and technological innovation instead of arbitrary dates.

BIR confiscates untaxed cigarettes in Palawan

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. said there is no room for illegal vape and cigarettes in the country. With a nationwide crackdown underway, Lumagui said the BIR is actively pursuing all individuals involved in the illicit sale of these products. President Marcos Jr. earlier directed the Bureau of Customs and the BIR to strengthen their anti-smuggling measures targeting illegal tobacco and vape products. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/15/bir-confiscates-untaxed-cigarettes-in-palawan 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

House recalls PH Maritime Zones bill

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act, which the House of Representatives and the Senate had already ratified, has been recalled back to for further refinement. Late into the plenary session on Wednesday, Assistant Majority Leader Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon moved to reconsider the ratification of House Bill (HB) No. 7819 and Senate Bill (SB) No. 2492. This bill was already separately ratified via viva voce or voice...

Indonesia's death toll rises to 67 from Sumatra floods, 20 still missing

JAKARTA (Reuters) - The number of people killed by weekend flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province has risen to 67 and 20 are still missing, authorities said on Thursday, as the government plans to relocate survivors to safer areas. Five of the 25 previously missing were found dead, increasing the death toll from 62 reported on Wednesday, the national disaster management

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

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...

Marcos dismayed over low ranking of PH universities in Asia list; says much work needs to be done

While more Philippine universities were included in the recent world rankings, President Marcos expressed disappointment over the non-ranking of any Philippine university in the top 100 Asia University Rankings. The results, he said, calls for a comprehensive strategy in order to turn the trend around. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/15/marcos-dismayed-over-low-ranking-of-ph-universities-in-asia-list-says-much-work-needs-to-be-done 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

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...

Aussies turn on tenant who blasted Anthony Albanese over eviction

Jim Flanagan, 45, has lived in one of Mr Albanese's investment properties in the inner-west Sydney suburb of Dulwich Hill for four years.

PH civilian mission breaches China blockade, reaches Scarborough Shoal

The advance team of a Philippine civilian mission was able to break through the blockade of Chinese vessels and reached Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), mission organizer Atin Ito Coalition said Thursday. "Despite China's massive blockade, we managed to breach their illegal blockade, reaching Bajo de Masinloc to support our fishers with essential supplies. Mission accomplished!" Atin Ito co-convenor and Akbayan president...

Putin arrives in China to deepen strategic ties with Xi

By Guy Faulconbridge and Bernard Orr MOSCOW/BEIJING (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing early on Thursday for talks with counterpart 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

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...

'Those who violate law of the land...': Narayana Murthy wants new govt to follow 'compassionate capitalism'

Murthy rooted for increasing funding for research and higher academic institutes in the country by both the private and public sector, and stressed on the need for changing certain archaic things by bringing in innovative ideas in this regard.

Zelenskiy postpones travel abroad as Russian troops enter Ukraine border town

By Yuliia Dysa, Tom Balmforth and Sergiy Karazy KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy postponed all his foreign trips as Ukraine's battlefield situation continued to deteriorate on Wednesday and Kyiv said fighting raged in the northeastern border town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region. The capture of the town, 5 km (3 miles) from the border, would be Russia's most significant gain since it

What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China starting Thursday underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two allies who oppose the U.S.-led democratic order. China, led by President Xi Jinping, has offered robust diplomatic support to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine and has emerged as a top export market for Russian oil and gas, helping fill the Kremlin's war coffers. Russia also has relied on China as the main source of...

US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday removed Cuba from a short list of countries the United States alleges are "not cooperating fully" in its fight against terrorism, a State Department official said. "The department determined that the circumstances for Cuba’s certification as a 'not fully cooperating country' have changed from 2022 t...

Evicted grandmother now sleeping rough in park

Heidi Dodson's council rejected her for priority housing, and told her she would cope on the streets.

This Is Why Filipino Gen Zs Prefer Working Alone

Most of them wish to work abroad than stay in the country, too.

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.

Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency

By Kirsty Needham, Juliette Jabkhiro and Augustin Turpin SYDNEY/PARIS (Reuters) -France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform. The state of emergency, which entered into force at 5 a.m. local time (1800 GMT), gives authorities additional powers to ban

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

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

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...

Cebu City Council OKs release of unpaid salaries for 4 employees

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council recently approved the release of the remaining unpaid salaries of four City Hall employees a month after they reported their plight to the local press. The Cebu City Council approved today, May 15, the release of the remaining six months’ worth of salaries for four employees, who initially reported that they had not been paid since July 2023 or 10 months ago. The resolution was authored by City...

South Korean shipbuilder to lease part of Philippine Subic Bay shipyard

MANILA — U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management said it has agreed to lease part of its Philippine shipyard in Subic Bay to HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, which plans to build a facility there to manufacture offshore wind platforms. Cerberus said on Wednesday it has signed a multi-year agreement with HD KSOE to lease part […]

Ukraine is getting an interesting weapon boost in the new US aid package

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

5-year-old twins die in Tondo fire

A pair of five-year-old twins died after a fire hit their home in Tondo, Manila. According to Jamie Santos' report on "Saksi," their nanny Jaquelyne Ragos said she ran up to the second floor of the house after she heard the twin sisters cry out. She said she saw the room already on fire and could no longer get to the twins. Firemen said they looked for the twins while they were still putting out the fire. The children's mother repeatedly went...

UK ships aid to Gaza with 100 tonnes of plastic sheeting for shelters

Rishi Sunak heralded the UK's contribution to the maritime corridor and construction of the pier off Gaza's coastline. The UK has also committed £9,7million towards aid, including 900 family tents.

Powerball winning numbers for May 15 drawing: Jackpot now worth $59 million

Check the winning numbers here for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15.

The moment gunman shoots Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico

Robert Fico, 59, was wheeled into hospital after the assassination attempt in Handlova, northeast of capital Bratislava, while speaking to people outside of the building.

Pro-Turkey Syria mercenaries head to Niger to earn cash

Like hundreds of other pro-Turkish fighters, Omar left northern Syria for mineral-rich Niger last year, joining Syrian mercenaries sent to the West African nation by a private Turkish military company. Omar, who supports his mother and three siblings, said since leaving his home in August he receives a "very good" monthly salary of $1,500 for his work in the West African nation.