Waitress almost drowns after being dragged in lake by dine-and-dashers

Waitress Liahna Bertels, 20, was forced to swim her way out of the Missouri lake as a result, crying and traumatized by the encounter.

Modern slavery gang masters 'beat' workers 'for fun'

The BBC was granted rare access to a safe house where victims shared their story of exploitation.

Marcos told AFP to de-escalate tensions in WPS, says AFP chief

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines to deescalate tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea, AFP chief of staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Thursday. At a news briefing following a conference with the commander-in-chief, Brawner indicated that the rules of engagement were laid out clearly. "The guidance also of our President to our troops is not to escalate the situation on the...

A few Ukrainian brigades just got some help from an interesting source

Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting?

Far-right National Rally’s hopes of absolute majority may be dashed by tactical manoeuvring, but threat still looms.

3 arrested, including cop, for illegally selling firearms in Taguig

MANILA, Philippines — Three suspects, including a police officer, were arrested in an entrapment operation for illegally selling firearms, the Southern Police District (SPD) said on Wednesday. The operation was conducted by the SPD Special Operations Unit on Tuesday along Acacia Street, Cembo, Taguig City. READ: Retired cop busted for selling loose firearms It resulted in the apprehension of alias Bobby Lewis, a 28-year-old woman, alias John,...

Arrest after man stabbed in altercation

A man, 45, has been taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries, police say.

Makabayan says talks with other opposition groups 'ongoing'

The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives is currently talking with other opposition groups to forge a genuine opposition ticket for the 2025 midterm elections, a member said Thursday. "The talks with other opposition groups are ongoing, and we are studying it carefully," said House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers party-list Representative France Castro in a press briefing. Castro, who has expressed her intention to run for...

DICT checking reported hacking of DFA

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which was recently victimized by a system breach, is verifying a reported cyberattack launched against the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Assistant Secretary Renato Paraiso of the DICT, in an interview with the Inquirer on Wednesday, said they were monitoring the situation for now to confirm the cybersecurity incident. He added that they were also...

Australian arrested for cracking bomb joke at Dipolog Airport

An Australian national was arrested for cracking a bomb joke at the Dipolog Airport in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. The incident happened when the 69-year-old man was checking in for his flight on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. When he was asked by a Passenger Service Agent (PSA) if his bag contained electronic devices, he allegedly said, “No, just an atomic bomb.” While he took his statement back, saying “it was a joke,” upon seeing the agent’s...

Haunting moment terrified driver flees enormous California wildfires

The unidentified resident is one of over 28,000 who've been ordered to evacuate Butte county after the Thompson wildfire burned through more than 3,000 acres.

P27-B COVID-19 allowance for healthcare workers released Friday – DBM

MANILA, Philippines — The remaining P27 billion COVID-19 health emergency allowances (HEAs) for eligible healthcare workers will be released on Friday, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The DBM made the announcement shortly after Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa shared his exchange with Budget Secretary Mina Pangandaman — where the latter committed to release the remaining funding for HEAs within the year. “We will...

Imee Marcos Uncovers Alleged Chinese 'Hypersonic Missiles' Plan

The senator caused quite a stir on social media as she claimed that there was a Chinese plan in place to target the Philippines using hypersonic missiles.

Florida woman arrested after allegedly leaving grandchild in hot car while she grocery shopped

A Florida grandmother was charged with neglect of a child causing great bodily harm after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old grandchild in a hot car while she went into Publix.

Cayetano chides DPWH for rising cost of NSB

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman of the Senate Committee on Accounts, said that the rising cost of the new Senate building (NSB) could have been avoided had the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) consulted the Senate, a key stakeholder in the project. Cayetano said they were not consulted before the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) of the project was finalized. "How could we have avoided...

Lebanon's Hezbollah says it launched rockets and drones at Israeli military sites

DUBAI (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Thursday it launched more than 200 rockets and a swarm of drones at 10 Israeli military sites in response to the killing of one of the Iran-aligned group's top commanders in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. An Israeli military spokesperson said Hezbollah's claims were "under review", while Israel's ambulance service said there were no casualties

Taiwan says China's seizure of trawler may be act of psychological warfare

TAIPEI (Reuters) -China's seizure of a Taiwanese trawler operating close to the Chinese coast might be an act of psychological warfare by Beijing designed to further pressure Taipei, and Taiwan is working to get the boat released, officials said on Thursday. Chinese officials boarded and then took the boat to a port in China late on Tuesday. It was fishing for squid in Chinese waters near the

Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says

By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his armed forces to defuse tensions in the South China Sea, his military chief said on Thursday, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal. Marcos' instructions came after Manila and Beijing agreed on the need to restore trust and confidence to

Xi and Putin set out ambitions for Eurasian security club

ASTANA (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping urged members of a regional security club on Thursday to resist external meddling, while President Vladimir Putin was due to speak about creating a new Eurasian security system at the group's annual meeting. Putin and Xi have expanded the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a club founded in 2001 with Russia, China and Central Asian nations, to

88 animals killed in Marinduque to curb spread of Q fever

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 88 animals have been slaughtered in Marinduque province as the government seeks to prevent the spread of Query fever, also known as Q fever, a disease that can affect both humans and animals. Local authorities killed and disposed of 81 goats and seven cattle (six adults and one calf) from a farm in Barangay Napo, Santa Cruz town, according to the country’s report to the World Organization for Animal Health...

Woman found dead in Cavite hotel room

MANILA, Philippines — A woman was found dead inside a hotel room in Bacoor, Cavite on Wednesday morning, according to police. In a report on Thursday, the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batngas, Rizal, Quezon) police said a roomboy found the bloody remains of the woman, around 40 to 50 years old, at around 7 a.m. She reportedly checked into a hotel in Barangay Zapote 1 at around 1:45 a.m. with a male suspect, identified as a certain “Rommel.” The...

Who could resist America's patriotic pet parade?

In the realm of politics, pets are the lesser recognized citizens of the US, but they have strong feelings about the country they take walks and lounge around in. Check out this gallery to see how your patriotism competes (it doesn't).

Moscow is bombing and looting its own cities in Russia

According to the Washington Post, relying on internal Ukrainian intelligence documents, Russia has accidentally dropped unguided bombs on its own territory. The independent Russian medium Astra estimates that Russia has inadvertently dropped more than 100 bombs on its own territory and in occupied territories in eastern Ukraine over the past four months, this at a time when the use of slide bombs has increased sharply. Military expert Ruslan...

India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

NBI seizes P6.7-M worth of counterfeit products

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday said it seized more than 45,000 pieces of counterfeit products worth ?6.7 million. According to the agency, the items were seized as the NBI-Rizal District Office implemented a search warrant against two individuals in Manila for violation of Republic Act 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the operation stemmed from the complaint...

Death of top NPA commander in Sorsogon could lead to surrenders – Army

CASTILLA, SORSOGON, Philippines — The death of Jose Arnel Estiller, 57, who was regarded as the highest-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Sorsogon, is expected to lead to the possible surrender of his comrades, a military officer said Wednesday, July 3. Brigadier General Ricky Laniog, commander of the 903rd Infantry Brigade, told Inquirer in an interview that after Estiller, also known as “Mando,” “Arnel,” and “Ariston,” was...

Gilas Pilipinas upsets Latvia in Fiba Olympic Qualifiers

Justin Brownlee had 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the Gilas Pilipinas hold off a late charge and upset Latvia, 89-80, in Group A of the Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Gilas Pilipinas, ranked no. 37 in the world, pounced on Latvia’s early shooting woes to take down the world No. 6 and host Latvia. READ MORE: Gold medal remains with Gilas despite Brownlee’s failed doping test, says POC The...

Rwanda and its incredible mountain gorillas

Gorillas are intelligent creatures who share about 98% of their genes with humans. An endangered species, mountain gorillas are the largest primate in the world and live in the forests of three African countries. Ever wanted to take an adventure through the middle of the African jungle to see mountain gorillas? This is a journey we'll take you on in this gallery with these fascinating facts and photos of Rwanda, an African country that is home to the largest primates in the world. These endangered species are incredible to see up close, so what are you waiting for? Let's go!

China committed to peaceful development, defensive policy, says Chinese foreign ministry

BEIJING— China is committed to peaceful development and a defensive policy, and does not pose a threat, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday. A prominent Philippine senator said on social media that she has knowledge of a Chinese plan to target her country with hypersonic missiles, though the national security council said it was […]

Will there be three Dutertes in the Senate?

Vice President Sara Duterte detonated two bombshells last week. First, she disclosed that her father and two brothers will all run for senator in the 2025 elections. Second, she divulged that her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, is eyeing a presidential bid in 2028. VP Sara repeated her revelations, four days later on June 29, that three Dutertes will vie for Senate seats in the midterm elections. They are former president...

Aussie dad learns his fate after he was caught with meth in Bali

Troy Andrew Smith, 49, appeared in Denpasar District Court on Thursday, where a panel of judges sentenced him.

Marcos: Samar has come a long way in fight vs. insurgency

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Thursday said Samar province has come a long way when it comes to fighting insurgency. Marcos made the remark during the distribution of presidential assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and their families in a program at the Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU) in Calbayog City. Without identifying them, Marcos said at least five municipalities in the province have already reached a stable...

Romanian ruling coalition agrees parliamentary, presidential election dates

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's ruling coalition of leftist Social Democrats and centre-right Liberals has agreed to hold a presidential election on Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, with parliamentary polls in between, they said on Thursday. The two parties, which are widely expected to continue in a coalition after the Dec. 1 parliamentary election, will likely field separate candidates to succeed outgoing

Rogue Labor senator who broke ranks over Palestine quits party

Fatima Payman has sensationally quit the ALP after two weeks of hostility over her position on the war in Gaza.

Keir Starmer declares he is 'ready for government'

On the eve of polling day - and on the cusp of entering No 10 - Sir Keir said he had been preparing his team for power for 18 months as they would be 'unforgiven if we are not prepared'.

Bagong Senado: What we know so far about the future Senate building

The new Senate building under construction in Taguig has been the subject of much conversation recently. In case you didn't know, the Senate is set to transfer to a brand new building in 2025 in Bonifacio Global City. The project aims to provide modern facilities for Senate operations and replace the GSIS Building where the Senate currently holds i...

Jay Slater could be alive 'drinking rainwater', says PI

Army reservist and private investigator Juan García, 53, claimed missing teenager Jay Slater could be alive and keeping hydrated and fed by 'drinking rainwater and eating plants'.

Binay, Cayetano trade barbs at Senate hearing

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Nancy Binay walked out of the Senate inquiry on the construction of the new Senate building in Taguig City after trading barbs with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday. Cayetano, Senate committee on accounts chair, launched an inquiry after Senate President Francis Escudero decided to suspend the project, citing the surge in the building’s price tag from P8.9 billion to P23.3 billion. Binay, who as former chair of...

More than 136,000 displaced by spread of war in southeast Sudan, UN says

CAIRO (Reuters) - More than 136,000 people have fled Sudan's southeastern Sennar state since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began a series of attacks on towns, the United Nations said on Wednesday, the latest wave of displacement caused by Sudan's almost 15-month long war. They join nearly 10 million people driven from their homes since war broke out between the RSF and the regular army.

Despite UN order, war victims get little aid

CANDABA, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Except for aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the local government, the Philippine government has not complied with a United Nations resolution to assist the “Malaya Lolas” (Free Grandmothers), who are now down from 96 to 18 members, as they struggled for justice from military sexual crimes committed on them during World War II. Sen. Risa Hontiveros heard this from the 18...

AFP demands P60-M damage from China over June 17 'illegal' acts at Ayungin Shoal

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is demanding P60 million in damage from the Chinese government in connection with the June 17 confrontation near the Ayungin Shoal involving Filipino soldiers and Chinese Coast Guard personnel. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/4/afp-demands-p60-m-damage-from-china-over-june-17-illegal-acts-at-ayungin-shoal 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

Britons vote in election expected to propel Labour to power

By Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Britons were voting on Thursday in a parliamentary election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer's Labour Party to power, sweeping away Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives after 14 often turbulent years. Opinion polls put Starmer's centre-left party on course for a landslide victory but also suggest many voters simply want change after a period of

Labour supermajority 'would wreck Britain': Rishi Sunak issues warning

Writing in the Daily Mail, the Prime Minister urges former Tory voters considering voting Reform to lend their votes to his party to stop Sir Keir Starmer.

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges Ukraine to lay down their arms

Mr Orban - Europe's most pro-Russian leader - made the comments in Kyiv a day after Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the EU, claiming a ceasefire could help end the war.

On Philippine-American Friendship Day We Celebrate a Year of Historic Achievements

On the Fourth of July – U.S. Independence Day and Philippine-American Friendship Day – we look back on what the U.S.-Philippine partnership has achieved over the past twelve months. We’ve reached incredible milestones together as friends, partners, and allies, setting a bold agenda to build a more secure and prosperous future for our peoples. The Trilateral Leaders’ Summit among President Biden, President Marcos, and Japanese Prime Minister...

A Florida woman posed as a social worker. No one caught on until she died.

Brightside Health fired Peggy Randolph on Feb. 28, 2023. The social worker, licensed in Florida and Tennessee, chose to retire her license.

Pub apologises after wrongly accusing family of 'dine and dash' after ordering £27 steaks

Bar staff at Horse and Jockey in Tideswell accused the family of slipping away after consuming two £27 10oz ribeye steaks and Derbyshireryshire gammon steaks, costing £15.25

DA: ‘Large-scale’ trial of P29/kilo rice for vulnerable sectors to launch July 5

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to launch a mass trial of the P29 per kilo rice program on July 5 at 10 locations in Metro Manila and Bulacan and is aimed at providing affordable rice to vulnerable sectors. At a press conference in Quezon City on Thursday, DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra announced that the “large-scale” trial of selling aging National Food Authority (NFA) buffer rice stock will be done simultaneously in 10...

Philippines wakes up to result of Gilas’ first OQT game

SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas at Fiba OQT in Riga, Latvia National coach Tim Cone has made one thing clear months before the tall order Gilas Pilipinas needs to hurdle in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. “I’m a big believer that there are always really hard things to do. But nothing’s impossible,” he had told the Inquirer. The architect behind last year’s golden romp in the Asian Games in China put that mantra to the test once...

Animal rescuers work to save 125 dolphins stranded off Cape Cod

As many as 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins became stranded on Cape Cod and at least 10 died, prompting an intensive rescue effort, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The animals were stranded off the coast of Massachusetts.