Two fire volunteers were injured when their fire truck overturned along Eastbank Road in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City, on Saturday, May 23, as they rushed to respond to a blaze. The local government said the volunteers, one of whom was the driver, were supposed to respond to a fire incident in...
TOKYO (AP) – The first woman to conquer the world 's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world 's tallest mountains. But Naoko Watanabe, 44, says climbing is less about piling up records than enjoying an adventure, being happy and experiencing new...
A total of 25 beneficiaries of Parañaque’s Social Amelioration Program (PSAP) received financial assistance from the city government on May 20, easing the burden of residents facing medical and financial hardships. Mayor Edwin Olivarez announced that each recipient was granted ₱10,000 to help...
Over 400 boys underwent free circumcision during the “Oplan Libreng Tuli 2026” at Aguilar Sports Complex in Las Piñas City on Thursday, May 21. Mayor April Aguilar said the program, led by the City Health Office under Dr. Julie Gonzalez, is part of the city’s annual healthcare service for...
An improvised firearm, suspected shabu, and marijuana were confiscated from a motorcycle-riding man who was arrested for allegedly snatching a student’s mobile phone in Pasig City. The Pasig City Police Station (Pasig CPS) said the incident occurred at 3:05 p.m. on Friday, May 22, while the...
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027, with prices of other goods also following an upward trajectory. EU Economy Commissioner Valdis...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. He spoke days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was holding off on a military strike on...
HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind...
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan hasn 't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said Friday, after the acting U.S. Navy secretary told a Senate committee in Washington that some foreign military sales were being...
The municipality of Pandi, Bulacan is ramping up its livelihood seminars and training programs to help residents cope with rising poverty brought about by climate change, soaring fuel prices, and the increasing cost of basic commodities. Mayor Enrico Roque said the initiatives aim to empower...
Young learners in Binangonan, Rizal are encouraged to make the most of their remaining vacation days before classes resume in June. One way to enjoy the summer break is by joining the one-day only, free storytelling session dubbed “Kwentuhan sa Bayan ng Binangonan Storytelling Session for Young...
TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided Friday to honor Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, during their four-day state visit to Japan beginning Tuesday. The president will receive the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. The...
