SYDNEY (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community. Currently, the 1.2 million Rohingya trapped in the...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the U.S.-Israel war on Iran could be finished before Easter in remarks to reporters as he left the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome on Tuesday. “I’m told that President Trump has recently stated that he would like to end...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran, telling them to “go get your own oil” and saying it was not America 's job to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The president...
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won 't return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow, the European Union 's energy commissioner warned Tuesday. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said although...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and resource-rich Indonesia agreed Tuesday to deepen economic ties and cooperation in energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies prompted by the war in the Middle East. “In the wake of the Iran situation, the importance of...
A fire broke out in a residential area at San Lorenzo Ruiz street, Payatas A, Quezon City on Wednesday, April 1. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to 1st alarm at 11:58 a.m. and escalated to 2nd alarm at 12:10 p.m. The blaze was declared under control at 12:59...
A growing number of passengers in Quezon City are opting to take buses to their home provinces instead of using private vehicles, as rising fuel prices continue to affect travel expenses during Holy Week. At a major bus terminal along EDSA in Quezon City on Holy Wednesday, April 1, passengers bound...
A 30-year-old balut (fertilized duck egg) vendor was injured after motorcycle-riding suspects shot him while he was selling by the roadside in Tanay, Rizal, on Monday, March 30. The Tanay Municipal Police Station identified the victim as “Marvin,” a construction worker who was selling balut at...
As this year’s graduation season comes amid rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of basic goods, the local government of Marikina will cover all graduation expenses for around 8,000 graduating students to help ease the burden on families. The initiative covers all graduating students from...
Two individuals were arrested on Monday, March 30, in an entrapment operation conducted by the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) for illegal selling of unregistered “Tirzepatide”. The operation, was conducted at around 2:22 p.m. by the QCPD in coordination with the Philippine Air Force–Armed...
The alleged leader of a “basag-kotse” group involved in a robbery on Maceda Street in Sampaloc, Manila, has surrendered to authorities, the city government announced on Tuesday, March 31. The suspect, identified as John Devhon Meneses, turned himself in following an appeal from Manila Mayor...
The Pasay City government has raised its Blue Alert status as part of heightened preparations for the Holy Week observance, ensuring that all emergency response units are on standby. The alert, declared by the Pasay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PCDRRMC), will be in effect...
