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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...

Binay mulls filing ethics complaint vs Cayetano

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Nancy Binay on Thursday said she was thinking about filing a complaint against Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano at the chamber’s ethics committee over his behavior during the inquiry into the new Senate building. Cayetano, who heads the Senate panel on accounts, accused Binay of disrupting Wednesday’s hearing on the allegedly ballooning cost of the new Senate building. The two senators traded barbs over the supposed cost of...

Ukraine might have just destroyed a very expensive air defense system

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...

Undercover police swoop and arrest British Tinder rape suspect hanging upside down

Scottish Tinder rape suspect James Clacher, 55, was hanging upside down on ropes when he was jumped on by two plain-clothes officers posing as tourists on a Costa del Sol beach.

Ukraine confirms ‘retreat’ from district in strategic town

KYIV — Ukraine said Thursday its forces had withdrawn from a district in the key eastern town of Chasiv Yar, where Russian forces have recently claimed several advances. The fall of the small hilltop town is a worrying prospect for Ukraine because it would likely accelerate Russian advances towards large civilian hubs in the wider eastern Donetsk region. “It became impractical to hold the Kanal district, which the enemy had entered, because it...

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...

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

Ukraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to seizing strategically important town

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region that has been reduced to rubble under a monthslong Russian assault, a military spokesperson said Thursday. Chasiv Yar is a short distance west of Bakhmut, which was captured by Russia last year after a bitter 10-month battle. For months, Russian forces have focused on capturing Chasiv...

TMT School of Journalism slates workshop

THE Manila Times School of Journalism will soon conduct its inaugural Workshop in Journalism for Social Media Content Creators, a two-day workshop designed to elevate the skills of social media content creators in the Philippines. The workshop, set for July 26-27, will be conducted by multi-awarded multimedia journalist Jacque Manabat, who is known for her innovative approach to storytelling and dedication to reaching a broader audience. Manabat...

LOOK: Marcos leads a command conference with AFP officials

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday met with officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a mid-year command conference at the AFP Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Marcos, who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the AFP, reviewed the progress of the military campaigns and programs. He also provided further directives for the rest of the year. According to the AFP, in a statement, ground...

P2.6-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Maguindanao del Norte town

COTABATO CITY — Police in Maguindanao del Norte announced the arrest on Tuesday of two men in possession of some P2.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat town. Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Roy Subsuban, police chief of Datu Odin Sinsuat, said the arrest came two days after they seized P14.8 million worth of imported cigarettes in Parang town of the province. Subsuban said they immediately put up a chokepoint...

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

Brutal gang initiations from around the world

Gang culture is famed for its brutality and violence. Their involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking and extortion often leads to shootouts with police or all-out street wars with rival gangs. In movies and TV shows, there's usually an initiation process for members—a sort of ceremony or ritual whereby they commit themselves to the organization and prove that commitment with a symbolic act. In 'The Sopranos' for example, new mob members draw blood from their hands and swear a pledge to their new "family," but this is pretty mild compared to many real-world initiation ceremonies. When it comes to notorious gangs like the Yakuza, the Bloods, and the Sinaloa Cartel, new recruits are subjected to horrific torture, or asked to commit terrible crimes to prove themselves. From brutal beatings to cannibalism, you won't believe what people go through to join these criminal enterprises. Click through the gallery and find out what it takes to become a member of the world's most notorious gangs.

Palarong Pambansa 2024: CCPO on full alert to secure games

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 which will officially start next week. This was announced by CCPO city director Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog in an interview with local media during an inspection in one of the meet’s billeting centers on Thursday, July 4, 2024. “We are now in full alert status tungod sa upcoming na Palarong Pambansa 2024. Although magstart...

Palace adviser eyes Department of Peace

(UPDATE) PRESIDENTIAL Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez called for the creation of a Department of Peace that will eventually replace the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru). Formerly known as the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, the Opapru was established through Executive Order 158 signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in December 2021. The Opapru manages, directs, integrates,...

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.

‘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

What became of the advanced tanks Russia sent to Ukraine?

Police statement following conviction of Holly Willoughby's stalker

DCI Greg Wood of Essex Police gave a statement after security guard Gavin Plumb, 37, was been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. He described Gavin Plumb as a 'dangerous and predatory' individual.

University and student in court fight over protest

The University of Birmingham is seeking a court order against a pro-Palestinian protest camp.

Arrest after police cars smashed outside station

A man in his 30s is arrested after the vehicles were damaged outside Bath Police Station.

Gilas’ stunner for ages

MANILA, Philippines — And shock the world Gilas Pilipinas did. Not given much of a chance against a high-powered, seemingly unstoppable Latvia backed by a horde of home supporters, the gritty Nationals defied doubters and delivered a hell of a performance that would go down as one of the greatest victories in Philippine basketball history. Coach Tim Cone and his gutsy Gilas 11 toppled the world No. 6 and heavily favored Latvians in the latter’s...

Attempted murder charge after man seriously hurt

A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with a disturbance on Tuesday morning.

Man arrested after allegedly pushing woman onto train tracks

A man has been charged with a string of offences hours after he allegedly pushed an elderly woman onto the tracks at one of Melbourne's busiest train stations, which caused major delays.

China denies being a 'threat' after Imee’s missile plan claims

China has denied being a "threat" to any country following the recent claims of Senator Imee Marcos that Beijing has plans to use hypersonic missiles aimed at military installations in the Philippines. “I’m not sure what the Philippine side’s source was, but I can tell you that China is committed to peaceful development and a national defense policy that is defensive in nature, and China does not pose a threat to any country,” said China Foreign...

Taiwan says China coast guard harasses fishing boat

TAIWAN — Taiwan accused China on Thursday of harassing one of its fishing boats in waters near the Penghu islands, a day after Beijing seized a Taiwanese vessel over alleged “illegal fishing”. The Taiwanese coast guard said it dispatched three patrol ships late Wednesday after receiving a call from a fishing boat that was “interfered with and approached by” an unspecified number of Chinese coast guard vessels. The incident occurred 60 nautical...

Security guard guilty of hatching Holly Willoughby kidnap, rape and murder plot

A security guard has been found guilty of masterminding "graphic" plans to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb developed an "obsession" with the star over a number of years and assembled an "abduction kit" - complete with handcuffs and metal cable ties - to help carry out his attack.

Cebu town shootout: Man killed after firing at cops

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 34-year-old man died in a shootout with policemen at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Purok Mangga, Barangay Panangban, Compostela town in northern Cebu. The suspect was identified as Joel Niño Pareha, a resident of Purok Kamansi of the barangay. Policemen were responding to the area after receiving an armed person alarm in the area, who allegedly fired his gun. READ MORE: Love triangle eyed in shooting of...

Biker in hospital with serious injuries after crash

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

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...

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.

Cebu City drug den dismantled, 5 suspects nabbed

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A suspected drug den at the Quijano Compound in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City was shut down and five drug personalities were arrested on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024. The anti-illegal drugs operation also resulted to the confiscation of suspected shabu worth P81,600. The buy-bust was conducted by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency of Central Visayas (PDEA-7) together with personnel of the Pasil...

Thai PM will visit PH this year to discuss bilateral relations, anti-trafficking collab

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit the Philippines this year to meet with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Thailand's Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thursday. "We will also work closely to prepare for the visit of the Thai Prime Minister to the Philippines within this year," said Sangiampongsa, who met with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo in Makati City to discuss bilateral relations between the...

Soldier using EDSA busway tries to bribe traffic enforcer

MANILA, Philippines — A female member of the Philippine Army reportedly tried to bribe a traffic enforcer to get away with her apprehension for encroaching on the EDSA bus lane. A white sport utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a woman, who was wearing an Army uniform, was flagged along the EDSA Carousel on July 2, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation. The private vehicle...

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'.

Man arrested in connection with 22-year-old murder mystery of Scot

Police have arrested a man as part of a murder probe after the disappearance of a Scot 22 years ago. Robert Scott Clive, known as Scott, was last seen after 11pm on October 10, 2002,

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...

Things renamed because of wars and other political reasons

Disagreements and differences lead to change, and this also applies to names. From wars to protests, many events have lead to the change of names of foods, territories, and even royal families. For example, did you know that during World War I hamburgers became known as "liberty sandwiches" in America? Or that London's National Portrait Gallery changed the name of a series of paintings in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine? These are just a couple of examples. Click through the following gallery to learn about more things renamed because of wars and other political reasons.

Marcos wants fast e-Visa for Indians to boost tourism

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the efficient issuance of electronic visa for Indians to boost Philippine tourism, Malacañang said on Thursday. "We don't have any such issues [with India]. So, I'm sure we can use their system," the President said during a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council-Tourism Sector Group (PSAC-TSG) in Malacañang on Wednesday. Under current rules, Indian nationals were required to report personally to...

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...

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.

Swedish diplomat recalls darkest moments in Iran prison

After almost 800 days in Iran's notorious Evin prison, the now-free Swedish diplomat Johan Floderus recalled the darkest moments throughout his imprisonment and how he survived them. The EU diplomat was then taken by car to the north of Tehran, where he recognised Evin prison.

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...

Southeast Asia armed group Jemaah Islamiyah to disband: Report

Al-Qaeda-linked group orchestrated some of the deadliest attacks in Indonesia, including the 2002 Bali bombings.

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.

Ex-teacher jailed for six-and-a-half years for sex with schoolboys

Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed the youngsters from the age of 15, and was on bail for sexual activity with the first child, Boy A, when she began having sex with the second, Boy B, who she went on to become pregnant by. Neither boy can be identified. Parents of both boys watched as Joynes, wearing a gold necklace, black padded jacket and with blonde highlights in her hair, visibly shook and broke down in tears as she was jailed at Manchester Crown Court.

No peace for Ukraine: Zelensky faces a new internal threat

DRC tribunal sentences 25 soldiers to death for ‘fleeing the enemy’

Military court in Butembo set up as part of crackdown on soldiers fleeing M23 rebels as fighting rages in the east.

Moment predator teacher Rebecca Joynes arrested after sex with pupil

CCTV was also shown of Rebecca Joynes purchasing a pupil a £350 Gucci belt before going back to her flat in Salford Quays, where they had sex twice.