The Marikina City government has approved an ordinance imposing a total ban on all types of trucks passing through the Barangka Bridge. The measure, titled “An ordinance imposing a total truck ban on the use and passage of all trucks through the Barangka Bridge, providing penalties therefor, and...
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. The airline said none of the passengers...
VIENNA (AP) — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they 've decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.” The commitment from the seven countries, also...
Police rescued seven minors after a viral video showed them disturbing commuters in chaotic attempt to board a jeepney along Zapote-Alabang Road in Las Piñas City. According to Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos, the incident happened on Saturday, April 2, in front of the...
Two repeat offenders were arrested in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Quezon City, after they looted a house three times in one day on Friday, May 1. Operatives of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Masambong Police Station 2 responded after the victim received a security notification at around 11:45 p.m. and...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa 's Department of Health...
The Philippine team brought home more than 30 awards from the just concluded 2026 NextGen Olympiad held in Sydney, Australia. The competition drew participants from Mongolia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and host Australia. The event was conducted at the...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran 's latest proposal to the United States calls for issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire, according to Iran 's state-linked media. President Donald Trump said on...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Pentagon is preparing to release some "very interesting" UFO files uncovered by his administration, generating a mix of buzz and skepticism as he hints at new revelations around questions of alien life. Trump started stoking interest in the...
Marikina City, known as the country’s shoe capital, is set to further prove its legacy after its locally made footwear was selected as the official shoes of Miss Universe Philippines 2026. Miss Universe Philippines revealed on its official Facebook page that candidates will wear footwear crafted...
A 21-year-old man was arrested while his accomplice remains at large after they allegedly evaded a checkpoint in Pasig City, leading to a chase and shootout that left him wounded. The Eastern Police District (EPD) said the incident occurred at around 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, while personnel of the...
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday encouraged some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works, in an audience that confirmed how the election of the first U.S.-born pope has invigorated American Catholics and their donations. The Chicago-born Leo met with...
