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Artist hopes hospital post box draws 'a smile'

Lesley Sleight's design Sea to Summit – Colours of Mann features on the box at Noble's Hospital.

2024-07-07T06:30:14Z

Sulu cops seize over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes

CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines – Police authorities in Sulu confiscated over P17 million in smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations this week. Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, director of Police Regional Office in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), said that on Friday, some P5.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized in Patikul town after a resident alerted the police about the contrabands being unloaded...

2024-07-06T13:20:51Z

Marcos creates special economic zone in Victoria, Tarlac

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared the creation and designation of several parcels of land located at Barangay Baculong in Victoria, Tarlac as a special economic zone. Based on Proclamation No. 623 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on July 4, the 297,719-square meter property will be known as the Victoria Industrial Park. Marcos made the move pursuant to Republic Act No. 7916 or the Special Economic Zone Act of...

2024-07-07T05:14:54Z

Locals claim 'greedy landlords' have turned historic street into 'ghetto'

Around 14 HMOs have been set up on the 68-property street in Worcester, with residents saying its turned their quiet neighbourhood into a "student ghetto" due to greedy landlords

2024-07-07T07:31:51Z

DND, Thai Navy discuss defense cooperation

MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Navy discussed measures to boost military cooperation when Thai Navy officials visited Manila last week. Undersecretary Angelito De Leon and Admiral Adoong Pan-Inam met as the Philippines and Thailand commemorated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. De Leon conveyed possible areas of...

2024-07-07T05:14:46Z

Renowned oceanographer visits PH to advocate Verde Island Passage protection

MANILA, Philippines — Renowned oceanographer and conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle visited the Philippines last month to advocate the protection of the Verde Island Passage (VIP)—the world’s “center of the center” of marine shore fish biodiversity. In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that Earle personally dived into the VIP alongside other marine experts to observe the condition of the...

2024-07-06T13:00:06Z

SHAABAA’s Inter-Alumni Invt’l tourney kicks off Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the much-awaited additions of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 27, the Inter-Alumni Invitational tournament, will unwrap this Sunday, July 7, at the Benedicto College Gymnasium along A.S Fortuna St. in Mandaue City. This new addition to one of Cebu’s longest-running and biggest alumni-based basketball tournaments was announced last May and will involve alumni teams...

2024-07-06T22:45:20Z

Tories must embrace Farage, says ex-minister

Tory says party must go "centre right", while Labour MP says Starmer won't change things overnight.

2024-07-06T21:14:14Z

Ask A Doctor: How Does Tuberculosis Kill You?

Expert opinion from Marcelle Freire Doctor of Medicine · 3 years of experience · Brazil Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, also known as Koch's bacillus. It is an indolent, chronic disease that can affect various organs of the body such as lungs, lymph nodes, liver, kidneys, among others. It...

2024-07-06T00:02:14Z

Brits rescued at top of volcano survived by using 'Bear Grylls videos'

Matthew Forster, 22, and his sibling Andrew, 18, from London, had attempted to climb 10,000ft to the summit of Mount Agung to see the sunrise when their phones died near the top.

2024-07-07T07:23:58Z

How life goes on after an earthquake: The ‘Lego schools’ of Lombok

On the Indonesian island, school classrooms built from earthquake-proof, recycled plastic get kids back to school.

2024-07-07T07:28:15Z

Who are the MPs representing Hertfordshire?

The 12 MPs selected to represent the county in the House of Commons are from the three main parties.

2024-07-07T07:45:51Z

Photographer returns to mines he shot in strike 'war'

A photographer who captured the miners' strike and its aftermath retraces his steps in south Wales.

2024-07-07T08:00:29Z

The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

2024-07-06T23:41:50Z

'We'll put pressure on councils over SEND'

The politicians say they will look to improve special educational needs provision in the county.

2024-07-07T05:45:49Z

Pogo leisure hub in Porac has firing range, tunnel

PORAC, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The police on Saturday found an indoor firing range and an underground tunnel during a search on a high-end resort that was apparently built for the exclusive use of Chinese executives working at a nearby Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) here and in Bamban town, Tarlac province. The firing range, initially reported by a resort worker to be a warehouse, was discovered just behind a 20-foot-high concrete...

2024-07-06T21:37:12Z

Man is shot dead by police after allegedly threatening officers

Queensland Police allege the man confronted officers at Kirwan Police Station in Townsville, North Queensland, after 10pm on Saturday.

2024-07-06T23:22:32Z

Starmer to make first visit to Scotland as prime minister

He says he wants to establish a "different and better" way of working across the United Kingdom.

2024-07-07T07:00:16Z

Anti-tourism protestors rally against foreign visitors in Barcelona

Protesters carried signs reading 'Barcelona is not for sale,' and, 'Tourists go home,' before some used water guns on tourists eating outdoors at restaurants in hotspots

2024-07-06T22:37:54Z

Bodies of missing couple found buried in Tarlac

CAPAS, TARLAC, Philippines — Police found the bodies of missing Pampanga beauty pageant contestant Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend Yitshak Cohen buried in a grassy area in a remote village here on Saturday morning, two weeks after their reported disappearance. A report by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said the bodies were exhumed from a parcel of land in Barangay Sta. Lucia. Authorities, before they could dig,...

2024-07-06T21:37:14Z

Reform would have won 94 seats if first-past-the-post was ditched

Under a 'proportional representation' (PR) voting system, Labour would still have come top but would have been denied a majority, while the Tories would have had 157 seats instead of 121.

2024-07-07T01:22:54Z

YCIS celebrates remarkable IB results of the 2024 cohort With Two Perfect Scorers

HONG KONG, July 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS Hong Kong) celebrates the remarkable achievement of 2024 cohort in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This year, 2 students obtained a perfect score of 45 points; 2 students and 8 students achieved 44 points and 43 points respectively. Apart from the mentioned, 27 of YCIS students achieved a score of 40 or above among a total of 122...

2024-07-07T07:27:00Z

Gilas ends Olympic bid, but not after showcasing elite program

There will be chock-full of stories and thought pieces on Gilas Pilipinas’ run in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia. The Filipinos ended their stint—and their bid to make it to the Paris Olympics—after a 71-60 loss on Saturday to Brazil in the capital city of Riga. “I don’t know what to say. It’s funny we didn’t expect to be here but then when we got here we’d expect to win. So it’s painful that we didn’t especially having that...

2024-07-06T21:37:09Z

Men 'who stepped in to help' police get bravery award

The men say bravery certificates from Northumbria Police will have "pride of place" in their homes.

2024-07-07T06:15:03Z

Participate in the drug war probe, Kabataan tells Senator Bato

MANILA, Philippines — Kabataan Partylist challenged Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa to participate in the drug war probe, saying that he is accountable to the Filipino people. “Stare your victims in the eye during the hearing, Senator. We dare you. If you truly love your country, you would not turn a blind eye to the clamour of thousands of families victimized seeking justice,” said Kabataan Partylist Executive Vice President Renee Co in a...

2024-07-06T14:36:05Z

Escudero defends Binay, Cayetano over recent Senate building row

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has appealed to the public on Saturday for understanding on the recent behavior of some of his fellow senators during session. According to Escudero, senators have emotions, too. “Perhaps, this is part of the humanity of the members of the Senate—your senators are not emotionless robots,” Escudero said in a radio interview on DWIZ 882. READ: Binay, Cayetano trade barbs at Senate...

2024-07-06T17:21:31Z

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 863

As the war enters its 863rd day, these are the main developments.

2024-07-07T06:51:22Z

Business improvement district votes to continue

More than 180 businesses on Brackmills in Northampton voted in favour of retaining the status.

2024-07-07T06:00:09Z

Who are the newly-elected MPs for Norfolk?

A guide to all the Members of Parliament who will be representing Norfolk in the House of Commons.

2024-07-07T05:30:37Z

PH-Japan ties crucial as world faces ‘turning point,’ says top Tokyo envoy

MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo’s top diplomat underscored the need for stronger Japanese and Philippine cooperation to help “strengthen the free and open international order based on the rule of law,” as she meets with Filipino counterparts for a key meeting in Manila that seeks to elevate bilateral relations, especially in the security and economic fronts. In a statement released through the Japanese Embassy, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa framed...

2024-07-06T21:31:31Z

DENR lauds Cotabato farmer for saving serpent eagle

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Environment officials lauded a farmer in Cotabato province for saving a juvenile Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) which was released back to the wild on Wednesday. Forester Abdulnagib T. Ringia, community environment and natural resources officer of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) based in Matalam town, said the acts of Jimmy Icdang should set an example to all on how...

2024-07-06T15:21:18Z

She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

Anna Ardin accused Julian Assange of sexual assault - but is pleased he has been freed from jail.

2024-07-06T23:14:04Z

DA readies P510.4M subsidies to farmers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to distribute P510.447 million in fuel subsidies to farmers this month to alleviate the financial burden caused by higher fuel prices. In a statement over the weekend, the DA said the financial assistance of P3,000 each will be distributed to approximately 160,000 farmers who own or rent machinery used in crop, livestock and poultry production. “This development indicates that the...

2024-07-06T21:37:13Z

Dire warning an unstoppable contagion is about to take off

Health authorities have warned an unstoppable contagion could spread in one Aussie state in a matter of days, and revealed how residents can remain safe.

2024-07-07T02:53:08Z

Now woke RNLI is trying to ban digging holes at the beach!

EXCLUSIVE: Locals living near posh Padstow in Cornwall told the crews to 'get a grip' after they complained about a phantom digger on Facebook .

2024-07-07T08:24:05Z

The United Nations Gastronomy Tourism Forum in Cebu Explored the Power of Food-Focused Travel

As we learned, there's more to gastronomy tourism than sating one's appetite and wanderlust.

2024-07-07T08:05:01Z

Herd of 45 cows go on the rampage in quiet residential street

Hilarious footage shows the moment a herd of cows broke loose in Ripon, North Yorkshire, after pushing through a kissing gate.

2024-07-07T08:24:04Z

Marcos revokes civil service privileges to NDCP graduates

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has revoked the granting of career executive service (CES) officer eligibility and ranks to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP). In Executive Order (EO) No. 63, the President approved the Career Executive Service Board’s recommendation to rescind an earlier policy that gave CES eligibility and rank to NDCP graduates of its Master in National Security...

2024-07-06T21:22:10Z

Mum's agony and fear for baby born into horror during the Gaza war

The first child born at Save the Children's new maternity unit in Gaza is lucky to be alive with baby Lana's family forced to endure horrible conditions of deprivation under constant threat of bombing

2024-07-06T20:59:21Z

UK Labor’s landslide comes with its own perils, says experts

Labor on Friday secured a huge majority in the UK’s general election, giving it a massive mandate but also a few headaches once celebrations die down. Before the vote, the Conservatives warned voters not to hand Labor party leader Keir Starmer the “blank cheque” of a “supermajority,” but as prime minister, he will now have a majority of over 170 and five years up against a demoralized main opposition. “The main advantages are clarity. It means...

2024-07-07T00:01:59Z

SBP says long-term plan is keep Gilas team intact

MANILA, Philippines — Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio said in the aftermath of the Philippines' failure to clinch a spot in the Paris Olympics, the plan moving forward to keep the current team intact for future international competitions. "We have great set of guys who also created a brotherhood, bond. The long term plan is to keep this together for upcoming tournaments - FIBA Asia Cup, FIBA World Cup, SEA Games, Asian...

2024-07-07T06:53:34Z

Archaeologists to dig for medieval building on farm

One theory put forward is the potential timber structure was once a barn belonging to monks.

2024-07-07T06:00:31Z

Red Cross reports 800,000 beneficiaries

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has provided humanitarian assistance to more than 800,00 beneficiaries in the first half of 2024, according to data released by its operations center on Friday. READ: PH Red Cross supports 8 UP Manila students through med school PRC president Richard Gordon, in a statement, said the humanitarian group derives its strength from its two million “dedicated, selfless and compassionate volunteers”...

2024-07-06T21:37:14Z

Final two migrants bailed as PM declares Rwanda plan 'dead and buried'

Yvette Cooper , the new Home Secretary, confirmed that two people who had been held pending removal to the African country will be bailed over the coming days.

2024-07-07T07:53:57Z

Now SNP suffers £1m hammer blow in lost Westminster funding

The SNP's financial woes have been compounded by last week's humiliation at the ballot box with £1 million of crucial funding lost from the House of Commons.

2024-07-06T22:07:20Z

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

PARIS (AP) — Voting has begun in mainland France on Sunday in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision — or produce a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. French President Emmanuel Macron took a huge gamble in dissolving parliament and calling for the elections after his centrists were trounced in European elections on June 9....

2024-07-07T04:06:14Z

Tories fear leadership contest will be overshadowed by Farage

Shellshocked Conservatives are calling for a delay to the party leadership contest to avoid it being overshadowed by a 'summer of Nigel Farage'.

2024-07-06T23:52:48Z

Always by Rishi Sunak's side: Akshata Murthy in the public eye

Here are all the iconic moments former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy has been at the forefront of politics. Whether it be on polling station visits ahead of the general election, or at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

2024-07-07T01:19:20Z

Israeli Embassy mourns tragic death of beauty contestant, BF

The Israeli Embassy on Sunday expressed sadness at the passing of Israeli citizen Yitshak Cohen and his girlfriend, beauty contestant Geneva Lopez in Tarlac. Their bodies were discovered on Saturday morning in Barangay Sta. Lucia in the municipality of Capas. "The Embassy of Israel in Manila is deeply saddened by the tragic discovery of the cadavers of Israeli citizen Yitshak Cohen and his partner, Geneva Sarita Lopez, in Brgy. Sta. Lucia,...

2024-07-07T06:15:03Z

State of emergency in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after Ukraine drone attack

(Reuters) - A state of emergency was introduced in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a warehouse fire, the governor of the western region bordering Ukraine said on Sunday. "There were no casualties," Alexander Gusev said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that some residents in the Podgorensky district of the region were being evacuated. "Detonation of

2024-07-07T07:14:05Z