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At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighboring India shook.
In a special session held on Saturday to welcome Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, the House of Representatives officially transmitted the General Appropriations Bill or the proposed 2024 national budget to the Senate.
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde extended its winning streak to four after taking down Arellano University, 74-56, on Saturday in NCAA Season 99 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal on Friday when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, with witnesses saying houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi, India, shook.
Gaza health officials said 15 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on an ambulance that the military said targeted Hamas militants, and Washington's top diplomat was due to hear Arab demands for a ceasefire in a meeting on Saturday in Jordan.
More than 1,800 Filipino, American, Japanese and South Korean soldiers are scheduled to participate in this year’s joint military training exercises in the country between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and United States Marine Corps (USMC).
he United States Navy will maintain its presence in the Indo-Pacific Region amid China’s “destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea.
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) signed a letter of understanding (LOU) to gain access to with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) alert data sharing platform to enhance the former’s site-blocking process. WIPO has a list of internationally-known pirated websites that can IPOPHL can access to prevent security and data breaches in […]
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The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines respectively adopted a resolution on Saturday convening the Philippine Congress in a special joint session to receive and hear the message of Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
In a showdown that had Filipino fight fans on the edge of their seats, Lito Adiwang managed to secure sweet retribution against his compatriot Jeremy Miado in their highly-anticipated strawweight rematch. Both men faced each other for the second time on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 16 on November 4. What transpired at the […]
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 8 the status of Mayon Volcano in Albay to Alert Level 3 after it showed an “increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.”
OPPO continues to offer modern smartphones designed to redefine your visual and performance expectations. Introducing the newest addition to the OPPO’s all-rounder smartphone A series, the OPPO A18 which provides users with a made-to-last quality device with an immersive experience tailored to suit everyday needs. With a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, MediaTek Helio G85 processor, ample […]
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The main harvest season for rice is 85 percent complete, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura chairman Rosendo So said yesterday, noting that well-milled rice could reach P52 per kilo in December amid the high farmgate price of palay.
According to the latest Canalys, IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, and Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service studies for the third quarter of 2023, HONOR is a clear landslide winner getting the first spot for all reports. “This success gives us more confidence here in the Philippines to do even better and achieve greater heights sooner than later. We are […]
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A federal appeals court ordered a temporary freeze on Friday of a partial gag order imposed on former US president Donald Trump until it can hear arguments in the case. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered Trump last month not to publicly attack prosecutors, court staff or potential witnesses ahead of his March trial for […]
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Israel authorities have agreed to allow Filipinos in Gaza to leave the besieged territory through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt, President Marcos said yesterday.
More than 60 people were killed when a shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said early Saturday. The tremor hit the far west of the Himalayan country late Friday and was measured by the US Geological Survey at just 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep. Videos and photos posted on social media […]
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Tasks fishing tycoon, old friend Francisco Laurel with reining in food prices President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed the post of Agriculture secretary to a fishing tycoon on Friday, as the government struggles to rein in surging food prices. Francisco Laurel, president of the deep-sea fishing company Frabelle Fishing Corp., understood “the problems that agriculture is […]
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The shear line and trough of a Low Pressure Area will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over parts of the country on Saturday, PAGASA reported.
K-pop singer Lisa of megastar girl group Blackpink has been banned from China's Weibo social media platform, sparking speculation among fans Friday that the censorship was tied to a burlesque performance she gave in Paris.
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed Friday to bolster defense cooperation between their countries amid China’s expanding military presence in the region. At their meeting in Malacanang, Kishida and Mr. Marcos confirmed they will begin negotiations on a new bilateral treaty, known as a reciprocal access agreement, to strengthen security ties and […]
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Consumers can expect a price rollback across all products by Tuesday next week to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. Industry sources estimate the price rollback for diesel at P1 to P1.30 per liter, kerosene at P0.85 to P1.05 per liter and gasoline from P0.40 to P0.70 per liter. Meanwhile, power […]
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he is hopeful that Filipinos who are trying to leave war-torn Gaza will be able to do so by Saturday, as the Israeli government has promised safe passage for civilians. The Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines, Ilan Fluss, successfully contacted both the foreign minister of Israel and the […]
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The chief of police of Pasay City and 26 other police officers have been relieved from their posts amid an investigation into a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in the city that was raided by authorities for human trafficking and other illegal activities last month. Pasay City Police Director Colonel Froilan Uy, Substation Commander Capt. […]
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