Calgary police charge 11 men, identify 50 people of interest in September riot
November 10, 2023
The 11 men face rioting, assault, mischief and weapons-related charges.
Flair Airlines to offer flights between 2 Ontario cities and Newfoundland
November 10, 2023
Flair Airlines says it will begin offering flights from two southern Ontario cities to Newfoundland next summer.
Shots fired at two Jewish schools in Canada, no injuries
November 10, 2023
Shots were fired at two Jewish schools overnight in Montreal, but no one was injured, police said Thursday as tensions in Canada over the Israel-Hamas war rose.
US surgeons perform world’s first whole eye transplant
November 10, 2023
A team of surgeons in New York announced Thursday they had performed the world's first transplant of an entire eye in a procedure widely hailed as a medical breakthrough, although it isn't yet known whether the recipient will actually regain his sight.
Islamic Jihad group in Gaza shows new hostage video
November 10, 2023
The armed wing of the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad in Gaza released a video on Thursday showing an elderly woman and a young boy who were among around 240 hostages seized by militant gunmen who attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
Evacuations from Gaza Strip resume through Egypt’s Rafah crossing
November 10, 2023
Evacuations from the Gaza Strip into Egypt for foreign passport holders and Palestinians needing medical treatment resumed through the Rafah crossing on Thursday after being suspended for a day, Egyptian security and medical sources said.
Chinese, American—It Doesn’t Matter. Israel Wants Inexpensive Drones.
November 10, 2023
Executives and financiers hustle to get off-the-shelf drones to Israel for reconnaissance, rescue
El Niño conditions to continue through Northern Hemisphere spring 2024 – US forecaster
November 10, 2023
El Niño weather conditions will continue through the Northern Hemisphere during April-June 2024 with a 62% chance, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday.
Mananaya na sampalataya sa suwerte, nanalo ng higit P34-M sa Lotto 6/42
November 10, 2023
Isa pang mananaya na isang kombinasyon lang ng mga numero ang tinayaan sa Lotto 6/42 ang nanalo ng mahigit P34 milyon.
Lucky lotto jackpot winner used age, birthdates of loved ones
November 10, 2023
The sole winner of the Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize of P34,562,804.20 took a chance by using the age and birthdates of family members to come up with what turned out to be a winning combination.
202 municipalities have no fire trucks, says Angara
November 10, 2023
At least 121 municipalities in the country have no fire stations that can respond to fire incidents, Senator Sonny Angara said on Thursday. Angara, sponsor of the 2024 proposed budget of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), also ...
Senate recalls okay of PSA budget over birth certificates ‘given to foreigners’
November 10, 2023
The Senate has recalled the approval of the proposed budget of the PSA over the alleged issuance to foreigners of authentic birth certificates which enabled them to get Philippine passports.
Two women in Bacolod City fight over a married man
November 10, 2023
Two women were caught on camera in a brawl in Bacolod City over a man who turns out to be married to someone else, according to a "State of the Nation" report by James Agustin on Thursday.
Can an AI Device Replace the Smartphone?
November 10, 2023
Former Apple execs launch a wearable Ai Pin that uses ChatGPT.
Barangay kagawad wounded after losing candidate chases residents with knife
November 10, 2023
A candidate for kagawad who lost in the recent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) was caught on CCTV attacking residents with a knife in Barangay Uno, Cavite City.
Paul Soriano quits as presidential adviser, says PCO
November 10, 2023
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday evening confirmed that film and television director Paul Soriano has resigned from his post as presidential adviser for creative communications.
1 pang suspek sa pagpatay sa tindero na tubig na napagtripan lang sa Pasig, nadakip na
November 10, 2023
Naaresto na ang isa pang suspek sa panggugulpi na ikinamatay ng isang tindero na kanila lang napagtripan sa Pasig noong Hunyo.
Inflation, LFPR effect: Q3 consumption slows
November 10, 2023
FILIPINOS trying their best to keep up with rising prices led to the slowest consumption growth in two years, according to local economists.
TRO delays CNP3, crucial to Vis-Min interconnection
November 10, 2023
THE completion of the Cebu-Negros-Panay Stage 3 Backbone Project (CNP3), which is crucial to the full operation of the P51.3-billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP), is delayed because of a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by t...
Amid job loss, factory capacity utilization rises
November 10, 2023
AMID the reduction in manufacturing jobs, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data showed average capacity utilization of factories improved in September.
‘Growth must be 7-8% in next 10 years’
November 10, 2023
THE Makati Business Club (MBC) said the growth goal of the country should be 7 to 8 percent not just for this year but in the next 10 years, as this is the “only way” Filipinos can enjoy the life they deserve.
Improved state spending boosted Q3 growth–DBM
November 10, 2023
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday said the improved spending by state agencies contributed to the country’s 5.9-percent economic growth in the third quarter.
NGCP tags ERC review unfair, justifies expenses
November 10, 2023
THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said the results of the partial review of its performance and operations conducted by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) were unfair and traced the situation to ERC’s failure to conduct a reg...
ALC Group head advocates Pinoy tradition at peace gab
November 10, 2023
THE broadcast media plays a critical role in nurturing a culture of peace, but this journey must begin within the family and the home, ALC Group Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon said in a speech at the Global Peace Media Forum on November 7, 2023, at th...
PBBM: science, innovation key to lower disaster risk
November 10, 2023
TACLOBAN, Leyte—“Let us ensure that science and innovation [continue] to guide us in our endeavors. These are crucial to addressing the challenges in disaster risk reduction and staying ahead of the curve in disaster management.”
JSCC launches first-ever ‘green justice’ zone in Palawan today
November 10, 2023
THE Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) will officially open today, Friday, the Puerto Princesa City Justice Zone (PPCJZ), the first Green Justice Zone in the country that will tackle pressing environmental issues within its jurisdiction.
Subic port keeps tight watch for ‘hot’ agriculture products
November 10, 2023
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Authorities in this Freeport are keeping an eagle-eyed watch for attempts by unscrupulous traders to smuggle agricultural products through Subic, as imported vegetables begin flooding the local market in time for the Christmas seaso...
G7 reaffirms vow to support 2016 arbitral ruling in SCS
November 10, 2023
FOREIGN ministers from the Group of Seven, the leading industrialized democracies in the world, reiterated their support to the 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidates China’s expansive claim over the South China Sea (SCS).
Neda Board okays ₧57-B agri supply chain, maritime security, TPLEX extension projects
November 10, 2023
The National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board on Thursday approved over P57 billion worth of projects, which are expected to improve the country’s agriculture supply chain and maritime security.
Microgrids eyed to frontload full electrification nationwide
November 10, 2023
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, citing microgrids to boost full electrification nationwide, commended the Department of Energy’s (DOE) launch of its competitive selection process (CSP) for microgrid systems providers (MGSP), citing the move as “a su...
New DA chief’s proposal to reactivate BAS hits snag
November 10, 2023
The Department of Agriculture (DA) may find it difficult to reactivate the Bureau of Agriculture Statistics (BAS) as its return would require the amendment of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) charter.
Salceda calls for implementation of forward looking policies, priorities after Q3 growth
November 10, 2023
With third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures, an economist-lawmaker on Thursday said the nation’s economic performance in this period offers “promising opportunities” for the future, and the government should now capitalize on t...
140 foreign convicted sex offenders tried to enter PHL this year, says BI
November 10, 2023
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday said a total of 140 foreign nationals who were previously convicted of sex crimes had attempted to enter the country this year.
Environment groups to probe reported lead pollution in Pampanga, other areas
November 10, 2023
Two environment groups will conduct a new round of lead pollution contamination tests in San Simon, Pampanga, and other areas to look into the reported pollution caused by the illegal operation of used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recyclers and lead smelt...
‘Kamandag’ exercise highlights strong PHL and US military ties
November 10, 2023
This year’s “Kamandag” bilateral exercise between the Philippine and US Marine Corps units highlight the strong military ties between the two nations.
Crime rate down by 8.24% from January to October 2023–PNP
November 10, 2023
An intensive anti-crime campaign resulted in a lower crime rate in the first 10 months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.
Rafah border exit gate closes anew, 81 Pinoys and Palestinian spouses stranded
November 10, 2023
THE Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza Strip was closed anew Wednesday, stranding hundreds of foreigners and Palestinians, including more than 80 Filipinos and their Palestinian spouses who were scheduled to exit the enclave.
Meralco power rates in November to rise on transmission cost
November 10, 2023
Electricity rates for this month will go up by P0.2347 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to P12.0545 per kWh, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced Thursday.