The Pasig City government has shut down a hotel in Barangay Ugong following a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raid that uncovered alleged human trafficking and prostitution activities, leading to the rescue of 54 individuals. In a closure order dated on Monday, April 27, the city’s...
A 50-year-old man was arrested at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in Mandaluyong City after allegedly attempting to claim a P172-million lottery jackpot using a tampered ticket that he said was sold to him by another person. The suspect went to the PCSO on Monday, April 27,...
An ex-convict was killed in a tense rooftop chase and gunfight with police in Pasay City on Tuesday night, April 28, less than 24 hours after he shot a cop in an earlier encounter. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto identified the suspect as Jet Mark, 28, an alleged member of the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document. The...
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without the chance to seek bond, citing “serious constitutional questions” related to what it said would otherwise be the broadest mass-detention-without-bond mandate in the nation 's history for...
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government released draft legislation Tuesday it intends to introduce to Parliament by July 2 that would create a financial incentive for...
BERLIN (AP) — Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings...
The Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) met with Valenzuela City police and fire officials on Wednesday, April 22, to strengthen coordination on public safety, fire prevention, and community programs. During a courtesy call with Valenzuela police chief Col. Joseph Talento, discussions...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez called on media practitioners to defend truth and uphold journalism’s role in democracy amid the growing threats of artificial intelligence (AI) and disinformation. Speaking at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices. The UAE 's decision had been rumored as a possibility...
Two city hall employees in Marikina were arrested for allegedly collecting unauthorized fees related to permit processing, the city government said. The operation was conducted by the local government in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Barangay Fortune on Monday, April 27....
Bulacan police collared a 59‑year‑old drug suspect tagged by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as a high‑value target after seizing ₱1.07 million worth of shabu in a late‑night sting in San Rafael on Monday, April 27. The buy‑bust was carried out by the joint forces of the...
