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Schoolgirl killed in bus crash 'was one of only children on board wearing seatbelt'

Jessica Baker died in a bus crash on her way to school while wearing a seatbelt, sparking concerns over seatbelt use and safety protocols for school commuter coaches

Angara expected to push gov’t aid to teachers, students as DepEd chief

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sonny Angara, who is anticipated to take the helm of the Department of Education soon, is foreseen to boost government assistance to teachers and poor but deserving students. The Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), a five-member panel headed by the DepEd secretary, said they are optimistic about the expansion of initiatives for teachers and students under Angara’s leadership. PEAC is constituted to serve as...

World champion high jumper Jacques Freitag found dead in suspected murder

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'.

Dangerous driving arrest after boy hit by car

The child suffers potentially serious injuries, according to the ambulance service.

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.

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...

Armed police storm Palace of Versailles in Paris over 'security incident'

An evacuation is currently underway at the Palace Versailles in Paris as armed police rush to the scene and the tourist attraction confirmed that it had closed

Poland seeks border guard help from Germany, Greece, Finland

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland hopes to bring in border guards and police from Finland, Germany and Greece to help patrol its frontier with Belarus, a senior official said on Thursday, amid mounting concerns over migration pressures from the east into Europe. "Preparations are underway and these are countries that are very experienced in border protection. Especially, for example, Greek experiences

Iranian-born Norwegian man gets 30 years for Oslo Pride shootings

Zaniar Matapour convicted on ‘terrorism’ and murder charges after attack that killed two people and wounded nine.

Miseducation. Solutions. Philippine education.

"MISEDUCATION: The Failed System of Philippine Education" is the title of the Education Commission 2 (EdCom 2) year one report. The report encapsulates what it unequivocally admits as an education crisis. And a commissioner of EdCom 2, Sen. Sonny Angara, has the chance to lead the Department of Education (DepEd) out of the education crisis — a legacy he may want to embrace as he exits his second term as senator. Educated with a Master of Laws...

Tory rallying call to voters: It's the last chance to stop the SNP

Scotland's political leaders were among the first to cast their votes as the nation's polling stations opened their doors at 7am.

Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

Trudeau says he will stay on as Prime Minister after major election loss

Mystery of man who vanished nearly 22 years ago takes dramatic twist

Cold case murder detectives have made an arrest in the unsolved mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Scottish in Northumbria man more than two decades ago.

No peace for Ukraine: Zelensky faces a new internal threat

Burned body of Baguio City student found in La Union

Authorities recovered the burned body of a Baguio City student in a vacant lot in Bacnotan, La Union. According to the Thursday report on 24 Oras of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon's Jasmin Gabriel Galban, the 21-year old student from Pozorrubio, Pangasinan told his parents he would return to Baguio City on July 1, Sunday. His scorched remains, however, were found in Barangay Quirino on July 2 after a truck driver reported it to...

Biker in hospital with serious injuries after crash

Police are asking for witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to get in contact.

Man nabbed over 'joke' as woman cries harassment in Cebu

A habal-habal rider was arrested for allegedly harassing a shopkeeper in Cebu City, according to a Balitanghali report by Alan Domingo on Thursday. The rider admitted that he asked the shopkeeper if he could buy her instead of the food she was selling, the report said. He defended his actions, saying that he was only trying to make a joke. Although the victim did not comment on the matter, the report added that she was determined to file charges...

Chinese blockade formation seen near Ayungin

(UPDATE) THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported on Thursday the sighting of several Chinese ships off Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), while China Coast Guard 5901 — the world's largest coast guard ship — was seen off Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal). The sightings occurred after the Philippines and China agreed to deescalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea through a bilateral consultation mechanism meeting in Manila. The military...

Zamboanga City gov’t suspends firecracker distributor permit after blast

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe suspended the business permit of Jonathan “Jojie” Chua, operator of the Next Step Fireworks Shoppe, whose stockpile of fireworks exploded on Saturday, killing five people and hurting 38 others. Chua had secured a sole proprietorship in selling, dealing, and distributing all types of pyrotechnics in this city. He also owned the old firecracker shop at Veterans Street here that caught fire and left two people...

Man guilty of manslaughter after fatal pub attack

Steven Chappell is found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of the murder of Daniel Bradley, 32.

What became of the advanced tanks Russia sent to Ukraine?

Malaysia rescues hundreds of tortoises from ‘Ninja Turtle Gang’

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian authorities have rescued hundreds of smuggled tortoises meant for sale in Southeast Asia, disrupting an international crime ring called the “Ninja Turtle Gang”, a wildlife official said Thursday. Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim, wildlife and national parks department director-general, said 400 tortoises worth 3.8 million ringgit ($805,084) bound for the lucrative exotic pet trade were seized during an operation by the police and...

Army spox: US missile system to be removed from PH by Sept | INQToday

WATCH: The powerful US midrange missile system, which saw action in recent large-scale military exercises between Filipino and American troops, remains in the Philippines but will be "shipped out of the country" this September, according to a Philippine military official.

Ukraine army retreats from part of strategic Chasiv Yar as Russia advances

Fall of key Donetsk town, prized for elevated position, would bring Russia one step closer to seizing entire region.

Marcos wants faster e-visa transaction for Indians

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a study on how the government can establish faster e-visa transactions for Indians. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday said Marcos made the directive during the 6th meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Tourism Sector Group in Malacañang on Wednesday. The president noted in the meeting that faster e-visa processing for Indians would help boost...

Canada names first woman to lead military

OTTAWA — Canada’s prime minister announced Wednesday the appointment of Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan as the first woman to lead the G7 and NATO member nation’s military. A highly decorated soldier and mother of four children, two of whom serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, Carignan will be promoted to the rank of general and take over from retiring General Wayne Eyre as chief of the Defense Staff at a ceremony on July 18. “I am confident...

Police launch urgent hunt for missing girl, 13, not seen since Monday

Layla, who has connections in the south of England, including Essex, was reported missing from Stowmarket at the beginning of this week.

Gilas win over Latvia puts spotlight on Tim Cone’s triangle offense

MANILA, Philippines — In an era where the three-point has become one of the major weapons in basketball, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone continues to prove that triangle offense can still work even on the world stage, which is now dominated by fast-paced plays. Cone’s signature offensive scheme worked wonders to stun World No.6 and host Latvia, 89-80, to open Gilas’ Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) campaign with high hopes on early...

PH’s biggest HS expects rise in enrollees for SY 2024-2025

Rizal High School in Pasig City, the biggest high school in the country, is expecting its student population to increase as more Grade 7 students enroll for the coming school year. According to Marisol Abdurahman’s report in 24 Oras on Thursday, around 1,700 incoming Grade 7 students have so far enrolled in the high school. Last school year, 1,875 students enrolled in Grade 7. The school is expecting a 3% rise in its enrollees in the upcoming...

Police given more time to question murder suspect

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed in Easterton on Tuesday.

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

Angeles Mayor offers P100,000 for info on missing couple

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. on Tuesday offered a P100,000 reward for any information that would help authorities find beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her boyfriend, who have been missing for almost two weeks. Lopez, a former Mutya ng Pilipinas 2024 candidate who represented Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, has been missing since June 21 with Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen. They were reportedly on their way to...

China's largest coast guard ship seen off Escoda Shoal, days after Manila-Beijing talks

MANILA, Philippines — Just days after a dialogue between Manila and China, several Chinese ships were monitored off Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal with the world's largest coast guard ship--China Coast Guard 5901--sighted off Escoda (Sabina) Shoal. On Thursday, CCG and Chinese maritime militia vessels were deployed in 2-line "blockade" formation near Ayungin. A total of 23 China vessels were spotted off Panganiban (Mischief) Reef on Wednesday. On...

Russia jails US citizen Robert Woodland for 12-1/2 years in drug trafficking case

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court on Thursday sentenced U.S. citizen Robert Romanov Woodland to 12-1/2 years in a maximum security penal colony after finding him guilty of attempting to sell drugs, Woodland's lawyer and Moscow prosecutors said. Stanislav Kshevitsky, his lawyer, told Reuters that Woodland, who was detained in Russia in early January, had partially admitted his guilt. Video

Sale of conjugal property without spousal consent

Dear PAO, My grandparents were legally married in 1975, but they were separated-in-fact. Their children, which include my mom, are running after a land which was sold alone by my grandfather to Jose. They are claiming that such sale is invalid because my grandmother did not give her consent to the sale. My Uncle Bo told his siblings that such sale is only voidable and not void. They want to recover the land. Terry Dear Terry, Your Uncle Bo might...

Holly Willoughby: Security Guard Guilty of Kidnap and Murder Plot Targeting Former ‘This Morning' Presenter

An Essex man has been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder former “This Morning” presenter Holly Willoughby. According to the BBC, Chelmsford Crown Court ruled that 37-year-old security guard Gavin Plumb planned to carry out “highly sexualized violence” against Willoughby to fulfill an “ultimate fantasy.” He was arrested and charged in October […]

Arrests after reports of human trafficking

The arrests come after warrants were conducted at a number of addresses in Dorset, police say.

INQToday: China ‘monster ship’ kept watch over PCG vessel in Escoda Shoal – monitor

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: China ‘monster ship’ kept watch over PCG vessel in Escoda Shoal – monitor West Philippine Sea monitor Ray Powell says the China Coast Guard’s biggest vessel, dubbed the “monster ship,” was spotted in Escoda Shoal. In a post on X, Powell says China Coast Guard 5901 kept watch over the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal. Angara shrugs off claims he will use DepEd post for...

Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent

By Aaron Ross NAIROBI (Reuters) -Activists behind Kenya's anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that they fear could undermine the movement and its efforts to push President William Ruto to resign. The activists say the violence was the work of "goons" hired by politicians to either discredit legitimate

Vietnamese nabbed for making scene at Naia

MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested a Vietnamese woman at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Monday for unruly behavior. In a statement on Wednesday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) identified the woman as Ban Thi Van, a 19-year-old Vietnamese who initially presented herself for immigration clearance to board a Cebu Pacific Air flight to Hanoi. Upon inspection, however, the BI said Ban “aggressively snatched” her passport...

No winners of the major jackpot lotto draws on Thursday, July 4

There were no winners of the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The winning combination for Super Lotto 6/49 was 07-18-34-31-14-40. A bettor with the correct guess would have won the jackpot of P108,686,706.80. Meanwhile, the winning numbers for Lotto 6/42 were 35-12-16-30-17-03. The prize was P16,035,120.80. Check the other lotto results here.— RF, GMA Integrated News This article No winners of the major jackpot...

Ukrainian forces pull back from part of strategic eastern town

By Anastasiia Malenko KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday its troops had pulled back from part of Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after Russia said its forces had taken control of a district in the strategic town. Chasiv Yar stands on high ground. If Russian forces establish full control over the town, they could potentially use it as a staging post to advance

Find out who Vladimir Putin really is

As the world reacts in horror and disbelief to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the man who ordered the military attack, President Vladimir Putin, is being widely condemned for what's been described as a dangerous and unprovoked act of aggression. But who is this man from Leningrad who grew up to become one of the most powerful men in recent history? Click through and find out more about Vladimir Putin's life and career.

Cebu City Council: 2 councilors reject posts; majority seats filled

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two minority councilors declined their newly nominated committee posts, while majority members filled their respective seats during the reorganizational session of the Cebu City Council. City Councilors Mary Ann Delos Santos and Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa rejected their committee nominations on July 3. The session saw members to various committees, with some positions remaining unchanged and new chairpersons appointed...

Hezbollah launches big attack on Israel, sonic booms rattle Beirut

By Laila Bassam and Maayan Lubell BEIRUT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday and threatened to hit new targets in retaliation for the killing of a top commander, in the latest surge of violence in the steadily worsening conflict across the border. Sparked by the Gaza war, the conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel has

Chocoholic arrested after stealing 250 blocks of the sweet treat

The alleged thief is accused of loading his trolley with 241 Whittaker's chocolate blocks worth $1349.60 from a supermarket in South Auckland, New Zealand this week.

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

‘Nakakatawa naman’: Padilla laughs off PNP’s move to hold Duterte liable for hiding Quiboloy’s location

Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday, July 4 laughed off the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) move to hold former president Rodrigo Duterte for hiding televangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s location, saying the latter is possibly just teasing them. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/4/nakakatawa-naman-padilla-laughs-off-pnp-s-move-to-hold-duterte-liable-for-hiding-quiboloy-s-location 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