NARA, Japan (AP) — In Japan 's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them. Nara this week hosted a Japan–South Korea summit, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon to pave the way for a snap election to seek the public 's mandate for her policies, a top party official said Wednesday. Takaichi was elected as Japan 's first female prime...
LONDON — The British government has watered down plans for mandatory digital identification cards, a contentious idea it had touted as a way to help control immigration. It’s the latest policy U-turn by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled center-left government, which is under fire from...
Bulacan police conducted anti-illegal drug operations on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and Wednesday, Jan. 14, resulting in the arrest of 22 individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs worth P368,000. In Guiguinto, Officer-in-Charge Maj. Ian Sanchez said the drug operation was carried out by the Station...
The annual visit of the image of the Santo Niño to Pasay City marked the opening of the city’s yearly activities, highlighted by prayers, blessings, and a strong sense of unity among Pasayeño families. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, who was once again re-elected as Primera Hermana Mayor...
The city government of Las Piñas announced that motorists traveling along Verdant Avenue in Barangay Pamplona Tres can now enjoy safer and brighter roads following the repair of electric wires and the installation of new street lights. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the repairs and...
The Quezon City government has officially launched the OASIS ( Openness, Adaptation, Sensitization, Innovation, and Social Ties) Schoolyard Project at Diosdado Macapagal Elementary School (DPMES) on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The school is the city’s first pilot site for a climate-resilient and...
The city government of Parañaque continues to strengthen its support for local livelihoods as it distributed financial assistance to 162 beneficiaries on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said 132 beneficiaries received ₱10,000 each, while 30 others were granted ₱15,000...
Pasig City Councilor Simon Romulo Tantoco, nephew of Rep. Roman Romulo, is among those supporting the Anti-Dynasty Bill, vowing to give up his political career once it is enacted into law. Tantoco made the statement after Councilor Volta delos Santos filed a resolution asking both the House and...
Rescuers from the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) safely extracted a man from the wreckage of his container truck after it crashed into another truck on Mel Lopez Blvd. in Manila on Tuesday night, Jan. 13. According to the rescuers, the victim sustained wounds on both...
A newly identified high-value individual (HVI) was arrested during an intelligence-driven operation that led to the seizure of P81.6 million worth of shabu in Pasay City on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect as "Farhanie," 26, who was arrested at...
Motorists can expect moderate to heavy traffic when the construction of a new bridge at the Muntinlupa-San Pedro, Laguna boundary starts on Feb. 1. The local governments of Muntinlupa and San Pedro advised motorists on a new traffic scheme that will be implemented due to the project. “Please...
