The World Health Organization canceled another planned medical aid mission to Gaza on Wednesday over security concerns, the sixth such cancellation in two weeks, and sounded a fresh alarm over the spread of infectious disease there.

Dinala sa ospital ang driver ng isang pickup truck dahil sa tinamong mga sugat matapos siyang paghahampasin ng baseball bat ng rider na nakaalitan niya sa kalsada ng Iloilo.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Indonesia's Kepulauan Talaud on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurs off the coast of southeast Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental early Tuesday morning, the PHIVOLCS reported.

Elad Katzir, an Israeli farmer held hostage in Gaza for over three months, was seen pleading for his freedom in a video posted online by Palestinian group Islamic Jihad on Monday.

A 51-year-old man in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte died of rabies almost two months after being bitten by a cat, according to a report on "Saksi."

The death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in central Liberia has risen to 74, the West African nation's chief medical officer said Monday.

Gaya ng Maynila, sinasabing galing din sa pangalan ng halaman ang pangalan ng Quiapo, na puntahan ng mga deboto ng Itim na Nazareno taun-taon.

Spain's government proposed a nationwide mandate for people to wear masks in hospitals and health clinics on Monday, and Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID-19 spread across Europe.

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto has asked the owner and operator of the alleged "paluwagan scam" based in his city to come out and face the investors seeking the return of their money.

It"s not often you see the younger generation openly professing their devotion to religious icons such as the Black Nazarene, but there are a lot more of them than we think.

Maghahati sa P121 milyong jackpot prize ang dalawang mananaya na natumbok ang winning combination sa Megalotto 6/45 draw nitong Lunes, Enero 8, 2024.

The largest and most well-known gathering for the Feast of the Black Nazarene will take place in Manila, but other parts of the country are also holding their own major processions, or Traslacion, on Tuesday.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it had been compelled to cancel a mission to bring medical supplies to northern Gaza on Sunday after failing to receive security guarantees.

Humihingi ng tulong ang isang ina para maipatanggal ang tumubong braso at kamay sa likod ng kaniyang anak upang makapamuhay nang normal ang bata.

US President Joe Biden is not considering firing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the Pentagon chief's failure to disclose a hospitalization for days, a White House official said on Monday.

Two lucky bettors will share the P121,816,502.402 jackpot prize of the Megalotto 6/45 draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday registered 23 additional fireworks-related injuries, bringing the total number of victims to 75 even before the New Year's Eve celebrations.

The northbound section of EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover will be closed to traffic until December 30, the Department of Public Works and Highways said.

The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI) has reported a slight increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in private hospitals as more Filipinos and their families gather for celebrations during the holiday season.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Tuesday on a container ship in the Red Sea and for an attempt to attack Israel with drones.

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) on Wednesday, December 27, reopened the Naga-Legazpi-Naga route after over six years since the operations of the Bicol route was stopped.

Israel's war on Hamas will last months, Israel's military chief said, as a string of incidents outside the Gaza Strip highlighted the risk of the conflict spreading.

US President Joe Biden and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed on Tuesday the need to release hostages held in Gaza and efforts to boost humanitarian aid, the White House said.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. named and renamed at least eight Philippine National Police camps and real properties after former police officers who rendered exemplary service.

It"s back to work this Wednesday but more than 100,000 passengers were at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Tuesday as the holiday rush continues for the New Year.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recorded 161,664 arrivals to the Philippines on Christmas weekend, the agency said on Tuesday.

Firecracker-related injuries at Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRMC) in Manila increased over the holidays, Sandra Aguinaldo reported on “24 Oras” on Tuesday. 

The Philippines was not spared from tragedies in 2023. From destructive fires to deadly accidents, these devastating events left a grieving nation in their aftermath.

Several areas in Mindanao were hit by strong and destructive earthquakes, while the Mayon Volcano remained under observation throughout 2023.

Despite warnings, buyers of firecrackers trooped to Bocaue in Bulacan a few days ahead of the New Year"s Eve celebration. 

With the traditional procession set to return on January 9, the new Traslacion committee plans to place a glass case around the over 400-year-old image of the Black Nazarene.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday named nine Filipino artists as Manlilikha ng Bayan for 2023, recognizing their "distinctive skills" that have attained a "high level of technical and artistic excellence."

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed an acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) replacing Cesar Chiong.

Nahaharap sa reklamong arson ang isang lalaki matapos niyang sunugin ang kanilang bahay nang hindi siya masarapan umano sa kanilang ulam

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered a 30-day suspension of the operations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) over the reported violation of the terms and conditions of its franchise.

A lawmaker has called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in recommending the grant of executive clemency to persons deprived of liberty (PDL) this Christmas.

The Senate has been urged to conduct an inquiry into the government plans and programs to solve the “worsening” traffic congestion in Metro Manila and other highly-urbanized cities in the Philippines.