Binay to file ethics complaint vs Cayetano

SEN. Nancy Binay will file today an ethics complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano for insulting her during a public hearing. The two senators had a heated argument on July 3 during the Senate inquiry led by Cayetano on the increased cost in the construction of the new Senate building in Taguig City. "Hopefully [between] 10:30 and 11 a.m. I hope there would be no more changes so that I can file it immediately," Binay said in a text message...

Pope Francis deplores state of democracy, warns against ‘populists’

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against “populists” during a short visit to Trieste in Italy’s northeast on Sunday ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia — the longest of his papacy. “Democracy is not in good health in the world today,” Francis said during a speech at the city’s convention center to close a national Catholic event. Without naming any countries, the pope warned against “ideological temptations and...

DOJ opinion: Global fund needs more action

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the government needs to secure national legislation or a treaty to confer privileges and immunities related to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), a multinational financial mechanism to address climate change events beyond the abilities of nation states. READ: Loss and Damage Fund is top agenda in climate change meet — DENR chief Details of the fund have not been finalized because it was...

Hungary PM Orban in Beijing on 'Peace mission 3.0'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, in a visit the European leader has branded as a "Peace mission 3.0" after recent trips to Moscow and Kyiv. Orban was greeted at the airport by Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying, according to a photo the nationalist leader posted on social media platform X. - Major investment - Xi visited Hungary in May this year, for...

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French people reject the far right - again

Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

Man shot outside fiesta disco in Minglanilla, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 24-year-old man landed in the hospital after he was reportedly shot on his nape with the use of an unlicensed revolver. The shooting incident happened at around 1:48 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, in Purok Tambis, Sitio Sandayong, Brgy. Cuanos in Minglanilla, Cebu were a fiesta disco was held. Police identified the victim as Kerbie Caño Manayon, a resident of the said barangay. READ: Hacking suspect shot dead inside his house...

Hezbollah launches drone attack on Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights

AMMAN (Reuters) - The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Sunday it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights where Israel has a key surveillance centre. It said this was its first such bombing since it began trading fire with Israel on Oct. 8, a day after its Palestinian ally Hamas attacked southern Israel, sparking the Gaza war. Hezbollah

What just happened in France's shock election?

Nobody expected the left to win, let alone for the far right to come in third place.

Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is making a surprise visit to China on Monday after similar trips to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. “Peace mission 3.0” is how Orbán captioned a picture posted early Monday on the X social media platform depicting him after having stepped off his plane in Beijing. He was being greeted by Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Hua Chunying and...

Binibining Pilipinas 2024 opens with epic reunion of more than 100 queens onstage

Click this link for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 Live Updates!!! Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has managed to gather more than 100 of its winners from its 60-year run to open the 2024 competition show Sunday night, July 7, with the most iconic international titleholders from the Philippines sharing the same stage in a massive opening presentation. Queens crowned in the 60s paraded alongside winners spanning decades, all the way to...

Euphoria and rage in Bordeaux over shock poll result

There are mixed emotions in the southwestern French city after the far right's surprise defeat.

CBCP names 2 more national shrines

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has designated two parish churches as national shrines, bringing to 31 the total number of national shrines in the country. READ: Quiapo Church now a national shrine for pilgrims These churches are the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, more known as the Maasin City Cathedral in Southern Leyte province, and the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy in...

Woman, 33, found lifeless on shoreline of Asturias, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Joan, 33, left their home in Sitio Bung-aw, Brgy. Pondol in Balamban town in midwestern Cebu at around 8 a.m. on Saturday and no longer returned. Her common-law partner, who was beginning to worry about her whereabouts, tried to locate her using the global positioning system (GPS) on her cellular phone. Peter (not his real name) managed to trace Joan’s whereabouts in Purok 2, Sitio Santa Cruz, Brgy. Tubigagmanok in the...

Tears of joy as leftist alliance ahead of far-right in France's vote

Joy and relief swept over supporters of the New Popular Front (NFP) on Sunday evening at a square in Paris, as the leftist alliance New Popular Front (NFP) defied surveys and took the top spot in France's snap legislative elections.

Road closed as busy restaurant evacuated after fire

Avon and Somerset Police and other emergency services are attending the scene of a restaurant fire.

New PM Sir Keir Starmer has first meeting with SNP's leader

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and SNP leader John Swinney meet for the first time since the taking office, with hopes to reset relationship with Scotland.

Davao region can be country’s ‘gateway to the stars,’ says scientist

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Davao region’s proximity to the equator and it being located in the eastern part of the country makes it an ideal location to launch rockets in the future, a Filipino astrophysicist said. Aside from its potential as an aerospace innovation hub, the region also has a potential for aerospace tourism, where tourists can come not only to enjoy the beaches but also to look at the stars, said Rogel Mari Sese, chair of the...

Archbishop claims he felt pressured to abort his disabled daughter

Justin Welby 's daughter, Ellie, who is now aged 32, suffers from dyspraxia - a condition which affects movement and co-ordination.

2 drug suspects slain, cop hurt in Tawi-Tawi shootout

CAMP SK PENDATUN, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Two alleged drug personalities were killed while a police officer was injured during a law enforcement operation in Bongao town of Tawi-Tawi on Friday, police said. Police Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, regional director of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao police, said the two suspects fired at approaching lawmen, sparking a shootout inside the Bongao public market in...

Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

Pro-Palestinian protesters surround car carrying Sir Keir Starmer

Demonstrators held Palestinian flags and attempted to block the Labour leader's car as he left Bute House following his meeting with First Minister of Scotland John Swinney.

Sue Gray's son among dozens Labour MPs likely back pro-Brussels drive

Liam Conlon, whose mother is Chief of Staff to Sir Keir Starmer, became MP for Beckenham and Penge last week.

French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Zhifan Liu PARIS (Reuters) -France faced potential political deadlock after elections on Sunday threw up a hung parliament, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly taking the top spot but no group winning a majority. Voters delivered a major setback for Marine Le Pen's nationalist, eurosceptic National Rally (RN), which opinion polls had predicted would win

China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

MANILA— The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China’s largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbor. The China coastguard’s 165-meter ‘monster ship’ entered Manila’s 200-nautical mile EEZ on July 2, spokesperson for the PCG Jay Tarriela […]

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Macron mayhem a wake-up call for all

From having a healthy majority in the National Assembly, Mr Macron's snap election gamble has thrown it all away. His centrist Ensemble bloc is diminished, demoralised, outnumbered.

Binibining Pilipinas 2024 crowns Abra’s Myrna Esguerra, Pampanga’s Jasmin Bungay

Click this link for Binibining Pilipinas 2024 Live Updates!!! Two new queens became instant millionaires, Binibining Pilipinas International Myrna Esguerra from Abra and Binibining Pilipinas Globe Jasmin Bungay from Pampanga, at the culmination of the Bb. Pilipinas 2024 competition, the national pageant’s 60th edition. The ceremonies celebrating the most enduring national pageant’s 60th anniversary began Sunday night, July 7, at the Smart...

‘The fight continues,’ says ex-VP Robredo after declaring 2025 Naga mayoral run

Her decision to run as Naga City mayor does not mean she’s leaving the causes she has fought for and her supporters behind, former vice president Leni Robredo said. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/7/the-fight-continues-says-ex-vp-robredo-after-declaring-2025-naga-mayoral-run 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

French and foreign politicians react to French election upset

PARIS (Reuters) -Following are reactions to the upset results of France's parliamentary election on Sunday. The country was on course for a hung parliament with the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coming first, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the far-right National Rally (RN). PRIME MINISTER GABRIEL ATTAL "Tonight, the (political) extremes have no absolute majority, thanks

Philippines and Japan sign defense pact, with eyes on China

MANILA (Updated 12:52 p.m.) — The Philippines and Japan have signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) allowing them to deploy their forces on each other’s soil, a milestone in their security relations amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, an official said on Monday. Philippine defence minister Gilberto Teodoro and Japanese foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa signed the deal in […]

Ten die during a fire in nursing home in Uruguay

(Reuters) - At least 10 people died in a fire in a nursing home on Sunday morning in Treinta y Tres in eastern Uruguay, local authorities and media said, with the cause still unclear. The government of Treinta y Tres, a city of some 25,000 people, located 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the capital Montevideo, declared three days of mourning on social media. In its Facebook post, it specified

History's greatest watercolor artists

Watercolor is often overlooked as a medium of merit when discussing art history. And yet some of the greatest and most respected artists the world has ever known at some point applied this method of painting during their careers. And there are those whose names are in fact synonymous with this technique, in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. So, who are the watercolor artists who continue to influence painting today? Click through for a portfolio of artists credited with establishing watercolor as an independent, mature, and respected painting medium.

Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps Monday if further provoked. The warning by Kim Yo Jong came after South Korea resumed firing exercises near its tense land and sea borders with North Korea in the past two weeks. The exercises were the first of their kind since South Korea...

Single detail in Coles photo divides Aussies on who is at fault

A concerned shopper spotted the filthy state of the shelves at the Coles in Melbourne on Sunday and claimed to watch staff 'ignoring it' for about 30 minutes.

Monster crocodile's wild act that had wildlife rangers on edge

Heart-stopping footage captured the moment a monster crocodile put Western Australian wildlife rangers on edge as they warned visitors to be prepared to run.

Duterte, Go to face more complaints, says Trillanes

MANILA, Philippines — More complaints will be filed against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. This is what former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said that he planned to do. And he said this on Sunday, July 7, in an interview at the Kapihan sa QC. “We are preparing other complaints, so they should wait, and it seems like others will also file complaints against them,” Trillanes said in Filipino in the interview....

Greece, Spain, Brazil, Puerto Rico qualify in Olympics

Piraeus, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo steered Greece to an Olympic berth on Sunday (Monday in Manila) as he overcame a slow start to score 23 points in an 80-69 qualifying tournament victory over Croatia in Piraeus. The game was one of four finals on Sunday to determine the last qualifiers for the Paris men's basketball tournament. In Riga, Brazil beat hosts Latvia 94-69. In Valencia, Spain edged the Bahamas 86-78. In the Olympic tournament in...

Labour vows to 'immediately' scrap anti-strike laws

Jonathan Reynolds said that restrictions on strikes brought in by the last Conservative government would be 'removed from the statute book' straight away.

Gilas Pilipinas boys finish last in Fiba U17 World Cup

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas boys wound up in last place after a dreadful campaign in the Fiba Under-17 World Cup. Gilas placed 16th following a 115-53 beating at the hands of Australia in the classification match on Sunday (Manila time) at Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Istanbul, Turkey. The young Nationals scored the game’s first points but the match quickly went away from them, trailing 31-16, after the opening period. READ: Gilas boys...

Moment National Rally members react to shock French exit poll

Footage shows several members of the National Rally (RN) with champagne glasses in their hands as they watch the exit poll results being announced.

Quezon governor launches local political party

LUCENA CITY – Quezon Governor Angelina Tanon Saturday, July 6, launched the local political party STAND UP Quezon to solidify her allies for the 2025 polls. In a statement, Tan said the STAND UP Quezon, or “Solidarity for Transformation, Advancement, and Nationalism towards a Dynamic, United, and Progressive Quezon Province,” will promote efforts to combat poverty in the province. “We are here because we are ready to stand up for the welfare of...

Number of unemployed Filipinos up in May

MANILA, Philippines — The number of jobless Filipinos grew for the third straight month in May, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Monday. The country's jobless rate slightly increased to 4.1 percent in May from 4.0 percent in April. This is lower than the 4.3 percent in the same month last year. This translates to 2.11 million unemployed Filipinos, 70,000 more than April's figure of 2.04 million. This is the highest increase...

Labour vow to tackle 'economic and national threat' Reform pose

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said his party would now 'come for them', after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer largely ignored the party's rise during the campaign.

PH, Japan ink landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement

The Philippines and Japan on Monday signed the landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), which aims to heighten defense cooperation between the two countries in the middle of the escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Together with key government officials, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of the deal at the Heroes' Hall of Malacañan Palace. The signing came after the courtesy call of Japanese Foreign...

Gov’t seeks arbitration with Chinese train supplier

Arbitration may be the solution to the seven-year-old case of unsuitable trains from China left idle at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) depot, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista told reporters on Friday that while the government had yet to solve the issue of the incompatible trains delivered by Dalian Co. Ltd. in 2017, intervention may be needed. “It’s possible for the case to undergo...

Some areas in Luzon, Visayas to have isolated downpours

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Luzon and Visayas will have isolated downpours and thunderstorms due to the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday. Weather specialist Robert Badrina said the easterly winds that bring warm, humid weather are particularly affecting the eastern sections of Visayas and Luzon including Bicol Region, Quezon, Aurora, Isabela and Cagayan....

Murder arrest after man dies in 'violent assault'

Police believe Fintan McDwyer suffered fatal injuries which were caused by a "sharp instrument".

Britain's new Defence Secretary promises increased support to Ukraine

Britain's new Defence Secretary John Healey meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling him that the UK would 'step up' their support to the country in its conflict with Russia.

Three children found safe and well after being 'taken in a car'

Three missing children have been found 14 hours after Queensland Police issued an amber alert amid fears they could be at significant risk.

BIZ BUZZ: Chiong’s revenge

In about two months, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) will be turned over to the San Miguel-led consortium that bagged the P170.6-billion contract to rehabilitate, operate and maintain the country’s primary gateway. And according to insiders in the aviation sector, among those calling the shots at the New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC)—composed of San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and...