KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. Large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have become almost routine in recent weeks, with Moscow exploiting Ukraine 's...
BACOLOD CITY – A 38-year-old farmer died after he was attacked by his carabao in Barangay Quiwi, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental on Thursday, July 30. Police identified the victim as Ronald. Investigation disclosed that his live-in partner was fetching water when she heard someone screaming and...
CAIRO (AP) — Jordan 's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the country 's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause...
CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks following a period of rapidly escalating tensions. But scattered attacks by armed groups across the region underscored the...
Two Filipino seafarers died, 12 others were injured, and one remains missing after drone attacks struck commercial ships in the northern Black Sea, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Monday, July 20. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said four of the injured seafarers had already been...
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has expressed grave concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and urged all parties involved to uphold the initial peace agreement and pursue a negotiated...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if...
President Marcos conveyed his condolences to the family of a Filipina killed in a missile attack on a residential area in Haifa, Israel. "Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilya ng ating kababayang nasawi sa naganap na missile attack sa Haifa, Israel. Kasama nating nagluluksa ang kanyang pamilya sa gitna ng...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, March 2 expressed hope that the tension in the Middle East brought about by the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran won’t spillover further to other countries that are allied with the US. The Philippines, for one, has renewed its treaty relationship...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, November 26, urged political groups and critics to maintain respect in public discourse. He stressed that while personal attacks may occur in politics, involving the deceased is unacceptable. “We can take demolition jobs;...
BACOLOD CITY – A 60-year-old man was gored to death by his carabao in Barangay Santol, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Police said the victim left home to retrieve his carabao near a riverbank but failed to return. His family looked for him and discovered his body with...
BACOLOD CITY – A 46-year-old farmer was gored to death by his own carabao in Crossing Martisan, Barangay Burgos, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Monday, Sept. 8. Police said the victim was feeding his carabao when it suddenly went wild and gored him in the chest. The victim sustained injuries...
