Sen. Rodante Marcoleta‘s own explanation about the P75 million he allegedly received during the campaign period is now being cited by critics as a central question in the upcoming plunder case against him. Former Bayan Muna lawmaker Teddy Casiño said Marcoleta had admitted receiving the amount while he was still a congressman, but argued before the […]
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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo called for accountability from a police officer seen in a viral video of a motorcycle rider being threatened during the Iglesia ni Cristo rally on EDSA. Tulfo said the officer should be reprimanded, noting that he approached the rider instead of calling out the rallyists who had surrounded him. […]
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Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking the agreed 60-day interim peace […]
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Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith was among those who questioned the authorities’ perceived “slow” response to vehicles used by some members of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) that blocked lanes along EDSA during their rally. The showbiz personality reacted to a video of a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel towing an illegally parked vehicle along EDSA Corinthians on Wednesday,…
MANILA — The Philippine inflation rate was likely to fall within a range of 6.0% to 7.0% in June, the central bank said on Tuesday, reflecting lower prices of major food items and higher electricity rates. “The BSP will remain vigilant and guided by incoming data, particularly on inflation and growth prospects. It will continue to monitor […]
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A rider who attempted to pass through a rally held by the religious organization Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) allegedly received death threats and had his motorcycle key taken from him. A Reddit user on Wednesday, June 30, shared a video of the rider being confronted by some INC members during a rally in support of Sen. […]
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Content warning: The following report contains references to a school shooting, including deaths and injuries. Sen. Risa Hontiveros denied claims that she wanted to ban “GoreBox” in the country in connection with the Tacloban City school shooting. The lawmaker, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, dismissed allegations that […]
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More than 500 people have been killed in Venezuela following powerful back-to-back earthquakes, with many more injured. Rescue teams have also been trying to locate people trapped in collapsed buildings. Here, Raffaele De Risi, associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Bristol, answered our questions about the role building design may have played […]
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The traffic congestion caused by a lightning rally of a religious organization on a rainy Tuesday morning, June 30, caused delays for Filipinos going to work, school and other appointments. Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) gathered along EDSA, the main thoroughfare that passes through several Metro Manila cities, on Tuesday to show support […]
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MANILA — The Philippines posted a trade deficit PHTBAL=ECI of $5.48 billion in May, preliminary official data showed on Tuesday. Imports PHIMP=ECIrose by 21.9% in May from a year earlier to $13.3 billion, while exports PHEXP=ECI increased by 7.6% to $7.9 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. —Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Editing by John Mair
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Renewed awareness of mpox circulated on social media after claims that a condominium in Mandaluyong City allegedly posted a notice about the disease. Social media users claimed to have received a memo about a “confirmed case of Mpox” from the Property Management Office (PMO) of Avida Towers Centera. An X (formerly Twitter) user posted an […]
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Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early […]
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A Catholic bishop challenged elected officials Sunday to reject self-interest, saying corruption takes root when leaders place personal gain above the common good. Speaking during a Mass at the EDSA Shrine before the White Ribbon March, Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said poverty, limited access to education and lack of opportunities contribute to social problems, but […]
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PARIS — France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more […]
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Australia accuses major social media firms of not doing enough Teens easily circumventing age-assurance measures put in place Maximum penalty for not upholding the ban doubled to $68 million Planned update to law also strengthens regulator’s information-gathering powers SYDNEY — Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found […]
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This is not the UK’s first leadership transition in government, and it is unlikely to be the last. These events have, however, been rare until recently. In the 80 years since the end of the second world war, there have only been 18 prime ministers. The nineteenth, likely to be Andy Burnham, will become the […]
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Catholic social action centers in Southern Tagalog urged the government to scrap dam projects in Laguna province, saying the developments threaten communities, the environment and cultural heritage sites. The Southern Tagalog Secretariat for Social Action, or STASSA, said development should not come at the expense of people, ecosystems and local heritage. “We respectfully but firmly […]
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Content warning: The following report contains references to a school shooting, including deaths and injuries. Lovella Maguad, the mother of the two Maguad siblings who were previously murdered by minors, reiterated her call for amendments to existing laws following the school shooting in Tacloban City. The matriarch on Wednesday, June 24, responded to people who had […]
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Damage seen in Caracas, scientists warn of widespread destruction Trump offers US assistance, Residents flee into the streets as buildings shake, some collapse CARACAS — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake…
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 161.710 161.77 +0.04 Sing dlr 1.297 1.2966 -0.02 Taiwan dlr 31.840 31.751 -0.28 Korean won 1548.700 1542.7 -0.39 Baht 33.410 33.41 -0.01 Peso 61.298 60.876 -0.69 Rupiah 17950.000 […]
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Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong announced Wednesday that a court dismissed charges against him and other environmental advocates opposing a mining exploration project in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. In a statement, he welcomed the ruling, calling it “a victory for truth, justice, and the collective efforts of communities who courageously stand to protect our land, […]
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Former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes shared a political advertisement they were supposed to release during the 2016 national elections, which was allegedly blocked by the camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte amid discussions related to the Tacloban shooting. On Wednesday, June 24, Trillanes posted a 32-second video featuring children questioning Duterte’s qualifications as a presidential…
Trial will go forward against Meta, Snap and TikTok in July Companies face thousands of similar lawsuits Several other trials are scheduled in the coming months Google’s GOOGL.O YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, his lawyers said Tuesday, ahead of a second California trial over social media‘s role in the youth mental health crisis.…
Content warning: The following report contains references to a school shooting, including deaths and injuries. Stricter social media regulations for minors were called for by some Filipinos after reports that online content appeared to be glorifying the involvement of minors in the Tacloban City school shooting. A Reddit user on Tuesday, June 23, expressed concern after […]
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Rights group estimates those trapped included around 1,600 Chinese nationals Victims were confined at four sites in militia-controlled areas, it said Thailand helped pull out 5,000 people from Myawaddy scam hubs last year BANGKOK — More than 5,300 people are still trapped in online scam centers near Myanmar’s Thai border, a human rights group said, over one year after […]
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Following a series of violent incidents in schools, the country’s association of Catholic learning institutions has called for a “holistic reform” of the education system that goes beyond academic performance and job readiness. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), in a statement issued Tuesday, said reforms must strengthen character formation, emotional well-being and…
Authorities reviewing school safety, civil defense planning Senator to probe role of online platforms, gaming spaces in youth violence President orders an investigation into attack that killed 3, injured 20 MANILA — Philippine authorities are rethinking school safety measures and looking to expand civil defense planning to cover gun violence, officials said on Tuesday, a day after a deadly attack…
MANILA — The U.S. government has given four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to the Philippine military to boost Manila’s ability to monitor its waters and spot potential threats, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines said on Tuesday. The Philippines is taking delivery of the solar-powered sea drones, which can operate for up to […]
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Content warning: The following report contains references to a school shooting, including deaths and injuries. Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, author of the Juvenile Justice Law, said that minor suspects in the Tacloban City school shooting will still be held accountable amid claims to the contrary. The senator on Monday, June 22, spoke out against false claims […]
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The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0209 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 161.560 161.54 +0.01 Sing dlr 1.293 1.2929 -0.01 Taiwan dlr 31.592 31.631 +0.12 Korean won 1535.400 1538.9 +0.23 Baht 33.015 32.93 -0.26 Peso 61.208 60.98 -0.37 Rupiah 17870.000 […]
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