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Pet sanctuary overwhelmed by support after eviction notice

Celandine Wood Animal Rescue say they had been allowed to use land for free but it was now being sold.

Marcos says farmers foundation of PH economy

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Monday emphasized that the farmers have been the foundation of strengthening the Philippine economy. ''Nawa'y maging inspirasyon ang mga titulo at tulong na ito upang lalo pa ninyong pag-ibayuhin ang inyong pagsisikap sa sarili para sa inyong mga pamilya at kasama na rin para sa ating bansa,'' Marcos said in his speech during the distribution of land titles in Dumaguete City. (I hope the land titles...

The unexpected death of the president of Iran

Philippines says China should allow scrutiny of Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines challenged China on Monday to open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny after it accused Beijing of destroying the shoal's marine environment. “In order for the world to find out if China indeed has fulfilled its obligations under international law, buksan natin yung (let us open) Bajo de Masinloc to international scrutiny,” National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya told a press conference. “We can ask third...

Man dies after fire breaks out in flat

The fire service says it will investigate the cause of the fire.

Zubiri: New China policy on 'trespassers' illegal under UNCLOS

China's new regulation ordering the detention of any foreign nationals 'trespassing' the South China Sea is illegal under the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Seas and might further escalate the tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Monday. "Illegal po 'yan, bawal po yan under the UNCLOS, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas. Nakapirma d'yan 'yung China, they are signatory....

Teodoro preps task force amid La Niña watch

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has warned that the government will crack down hard on hoarders and price manipulators as the country braces for the coming La Niña weather phenomenon that could wreak havoc on agriculture and disrupt transportation and services. Teodoro, who also chairs the government’s Task Force El Niño, issued the warning after the fifth meeting of the presidential task force for the preparations...

DoH execs to attend Senate hearing on 'pyramiding'

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DoH) on Sunday expressed its readiness to attend the hearing of the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing this week on the alleged Bell-Kenz pyramiding controversy. Health Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said the agency "will present its positions and answer all questions at the hearing itself." The Blue Ribbon committee chaired by Sen. Pia Cayetano calendared the hearing last May 15 as a follow up to...

Poverty real; single-digit rate still a target, DSWD says

Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday said that poverty is a real problem in the country, adding that reducing the poverty rate to a single digit is still a target of the agency. “[A]lam namin dito sa DSWD na totoo ang kahirapan (we know here in the DSWD that poverty is real),” Gatchalian said in a press briefing. Gatchalian recalled that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered all agencies of government to...

Russia’s visually confirmed tank losses reach a new staggering number

Milei Visit to Far-Right Rally Prompts Harsh Spanish Rebuke

Spain’s Socialist government demanded an apology from Argentine President Javier Milei, saying the libertarian leader’s comments at a far-right rally in Madrid had badly damaged relations.

Vatican releases new norms on alleged supernatural phenomena

VATICAN— A new document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published on Friday, May 17, has updated the norms for discerning alleged supernatural phenomena. The norms come into force on Sunday, May 19, the feast of Pentecost. The document is preceded by a detailed presentation by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the […]

Ex-ES Paquito Ochoa denies blocking PDEA ops vs Marcos, Maricel Soriano

Former Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. on Monday categorically denied during a Senate hearing that he ordered to stop a 2012 Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) surveillance operation against then-senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and actress Maricel Soriano, among others. Testifying during the fourth Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee hearing on the supposed "PDEA leaks," Ochoa said he does not know former PDEA...

Ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse to be refloated and moved

BALTIMORE (AP) — The container ship that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is scheduled to be refloated on Monday and moved to a nearby marine terminal. The Dali has remained at the collapse site since it lost power and crashed into one of the bridge’s supporting columns on March 26, killing six construction workers and snarling traffic into Baltimore Harbor. High tide Monday morning is expected to bring the best...

Luzon educators raise concern over entry of foreign schools

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Luzon educators expressed reservations about easing constitutional restrictions on foreign investments in Filipino education, because of the specter of small and medium-sized schools being displaced by elite schools from abroad. Removing the cap on foreign participation in education as well as land ownership could be tantamount to treason, said Dr. Gudelia Samson, who read the position paper of Pangasinan State...

Ignorance as power?

According to Alice Leal Guo, the 37-year-old mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, she cannot remember anything from the early parts of her life—from the house where she was born to the last name of the teacher who homeschooled her every day for 17 years. At least, this was what she claimed during the Senate hearing about Guo’s alleged involvement in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operations in her town. Feigning ignorance is a manipulation tactic that...

PH calls on other countries to ignore China's threat vs SCS 'trespassers'

The Philippines on Monday urged other countries to ignore the threat of China to arrest foreigners who will enter the South China Sea (SCS). “We call on all maritime states particularly our neighbors like Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia to ignore these illegal regulations and sail in these waters to the extent that international law allows,” National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTF WPS) spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said in a press...

Yoga teachers threaten legal action as beachside classes are shutdown

Several yoga instructors in San Diego are pursuing legal action against the city over a ban on their free beachside classes because updated vendor laws include recreational activities like yoga,

Nearly half of Russia’s North Korean missiles failed official claims

Taiwan swears in new president as China pressure grows

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te will be sworn into office Monday, putting him at the helm of the self-ruled island as China ramps up military and political pressure on Taipei. China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and has branded 64-year-old Lai a “dangerous separatist” who will bring “war and decline” to the island. READ: Taiwan new president inherits strong foreign policy, political gridlock Lai will...

Migrant rescuers defiant in face of Italy crackdown

Saving lives is more difficult than ever, but rescuers are adamant that the Italian government's crackdown on charity ships will not stop them from helping migrants who run into trouble crossing the Mediterranean. But none of that will stop David from answering what he sees as "an ethical call" to save lives. cmk/ide/nmc/bc

Scarborough Shoal civilian convoy safely returns to Subic, Zambales | INQToday

WATCH: The civilian convoy to Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea returns safely to Subic fishing port early Friday morning despite several encounters with Chinese vessels during the two-day trip.

Chinese ships block convoy\'s mother boat from reaching Scarborough | INQToday

WATCH: The mother boat of a civilian convoy aiming to bring supplies to Filipino fishermen could not reach Scarborough Shoal due to being shadowed by China Coast Guard vessels.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

By Parisa Hafezi and Yomna Ehab DUBAI (Reuters) -Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner and potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday. The charred wreckage of the helicopter which crashed on Sunday carrying Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein

P29 rice sold at Kadiwa stores, says DA

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out Kadiwa Centers through the Kadiwa Program in Metro Manila bannered by its sale of rice at P29 a kilo, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Sunday. The DA said Kadiwa centers offer rice at P29 per kilo in certain areas, along with other basic necessities and prime commodities such as fish, eggs, onions, garlic, fresh vegetables and fruits at lower prices....

NHS Blood and Transplant chief medical officer apologises to infected blood victims

NHS Blood and Transplant's chief medical officer Dr Gail Miflin apologises for the role the service played in the Infected Blood Scandal. Officials are preparing to release the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry. Statisticians have estimated that around 27,000 people were infected with contaminated blood as a result of blood transfusions.

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces US extradition judgment day

By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) -A British court could give a final decision on Monday on whether WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange should be extradited to the United States over the mass leak of secret U.S. documents, the culmination of 13 years of legal battles and detentions. Two judges at the High Court in London are set to rule on whether the court is satisfied by U.S.

Old guards to vie for top BARMM posts vs MILF execs in 2025

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — With barely a year before the elections in May 2025, the political pot in the Bangsamoro region has started to roil, with traditional powerful clans forming its own alliance to vie for parliament seats against the newly formed party composed mostly of leaders of the former rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The Bangsamoro Grand Coalition (BGC), composed of several parties of ruling political...

3 Indian warships in Manila on goodwill visit

MANILA, Philippines — Three Indian Navy ships on a regional deployment docked in the port of Manila on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit. The ships—guided missile destroyer INS Delhi, fleet tanker INS Shakti and ASW corvette INS Kiltan—belong to the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet that also made prior stops in other Southeast Asian countries as part of the current deployment. “We are visiting friendly foreign countries to share our experiences...

Protestors block New Caledonia roads as French police pour in

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France and streets were relatively calm, the French High Commission said on Monday, but roads were blocked and the airport remained shut, stranding tourists on the Pacific island after a week of riots. The activist group organising the protests in the French-ruled territory, Field Action Co-ordination Cell (CCAT)

Iran's President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks

(Reuters) - Ebrahim Raisi, who died aged 63, rose through Iran's theocracy from hardline prosecutor to uncompromising president, overseeing a crackdown on protests at home and pushing hard in nuclear talks with world powers as he burnished his credentials to position himself to become the next supreme leader. Raisi died when a helicopter carrying him back from a visit to the Azerbaijani border

PCSO Lotto Draw Results, May 19, 2024 | Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49, 3D, and 2D

Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Sunday, May 19.

Japan says Saudi crown prince visit postponed over King Salman's health

TOKYO — Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been postponed "due to the health condition of King Salman." The announcement came hours after the Royal Court in Riyadh said Prince Mohammed's 88-year-old father had a lung infection and was undergoing treatment involving antibiotics. Prince Mohammed had been due to meet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the...

No Filipino hurt in latest Houthi attack

MANILA, Philippines — All 23 Filipino crewmen on-board an unspecified vessel attacked by Houthi rebels on Saturday are “safe and unharmed,” the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said in a statement on Sunday. READ: 11 Filipino survivors of Houthi attack on ship back in PH “Their vessel, which sustained slight damage was sailing close to the Yemeni port city of Hodeida when it was attacked. The vessel is continuing on its journey to its next...

Solicitor General\'s probe team formed vs Bamban Mayor Guo | INQToday

WATCH: The Office of the Solicitor General says it has organized a team to determine if Bamban Mayor Alice Guo has the legal right to hold a public position.

Senate panel cites ex-PDEA agent Morales for contempt, orders detention

The Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee on Monday cited former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales in contempt for "continuously lying" before the panel about his personal data sheet (PDS) when he was applying in the anti-drug agency. Morales was the one who claimed to have signed the supposed leaked PDEA pre-operation report in 2012 which linked now President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and actress...

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?

(Reuters) - Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran's first vice president who, based on the country's constitution, is expected to become interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. * As interim president, Mokhber is part of a three-person council, along with the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary, that will organise a new

Slovakian prime minister had predicted an assassination attempt

A chilling video has emerged of Robert Fico making the prophecy of his own assassination attempt last month.

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Islanders debate assisted dying ahead of vote

People in Jersey share their views on assisted dying before politicians vote on how it could work.

Gatchalian wants SHS teachers trained by Tesda

MANILA, Philippines — To teach, they must learn. Senior high school teachers under the technical-vocational livelihood (TVL) track must first receive training and certification from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) to be able to impart needed skills to their students, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. The chair of the Senate basic education committee said the training and certification of TVL teachers were...

Six fire crews fight fire near Helston

Firefighters are sent to a blaze at a property in Breage at 01:30 BST on Monday.

Rescuers say ‘no sign of life’ as wrecked helicopter of Iran’s Raisi found

The helicopter, which was also carrying Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, went down in poor weather.

Senators warn of new maritime case vs China | INQToday

WATCH: Two senators say the Philippines may file another case against China if it implements its new policy of detaining for up to 60 days without trial foreigners, particularly Filipinos, crossing waters it claims are under its jurisdiction.

Duterte must be summoned to 'gentlemen’s agreement' probe, Castro insists

Makabayan bloc member ACT Teachers Party-list. France Castro has reiterated the need to summon former president Rodrigo Duterte in the House inquiry on the alleged 'gentleman's agreement' between the latter and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/20/duterte-must-be-summoned-to-gentlemen-s-agreement-probe-castro-insistsSubscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletinVisit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletinTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin#ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

Marcos, VP Sara's trust and performance ratings declined — OCTA survey

Though majority of Filipinos continue to trust President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, declines in their ratings were shown in the latest survey results of OCTA Research. The survey, conducted from March 24 to 27, 2024, indicated that most adult Filipinos continue to trust (69%, -6) and approve (65%, -6) the performance of Marcos in the first quarter of this year. The 69% trust rating of Marcos, however, was...

After inking alliance with NPC, Marcos hopes to be allies with other political parties

President Marcos hopes to further expand his political party's alliance ahead of the upcoming elections. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/19/after-inking-alliance-with-npc-marcos-hopes-to-be-allies-with-other-political-parties Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletinTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

New Taiwan president takes office as Chinese state media warns of 'provocative' behaviour

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan's new president on Monday, facing an angry and deeply suspicious China that believes he is a "separatist", and a fractious parliament with an opposition champing at the bit to challenge him. Lai was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen, having

Investigation into Angela Rayner will be done 'fairly' says police

Stephen Watson - who has been hailed for his 'back to basics' approach to bringing Greater Manchester Police out of special measures - pledged it would 'go where the evidence leads us'.

Colleges on strike as national pay dispute continues

Hundreds of lecturers are taking part in the first of nine national strikes over the next three weeks.