The local government of Marikina has suspended the classes at all levels in both public and private schools in the city on Thursday, July 10, due to the continuous rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. The suspension was also ordered in view of the anticipated worsening weather...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sank Wednesday in the Red Sea, and a European naval force in the Mideast said only six of the 25 people who were on board have been rescued. The attack on the Eternity C, which also killed at...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks as Moscow intensifies its aerial and ground assault in the three-year war, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Russia has recently...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sweeping tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump next month may overshadow his top diplomat’s first official trip to Asia this week — just as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Trump...
Due to the rising floodwaters caused by high tide, face-to-face classes for kindergarten to senior high were suspended in several private and public schools in Hagonoy, Bulacan, from Thursday to Friday, July 10 and 11. Hagonoy Mayor Charo Mendoza said that schools under the town’s West...
Water concessionaire Manila Water announced that parts of Rizal Province and Pasig City will experience water service interruptions from July 10 to 11 due to ongoing maintenance works. According to its advisory, Barangay San Roque in Antipolo City will have no water from 10 p.m. on July 10 until 4...
A construction worker allegedly under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs was arrested for raping a 17-year-old girl in Quezon City, police reported on Wednesday, July 9. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) identified the suspect as “Jivie,” 32. He was apprehended by officers from...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay announced on Wednesday, July 9, that the city will host the 51st edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this December, with the theme “MMFF 51: A New Era for Philippine Cinema." Accoriding to her, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and MMFF...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An Iranian mother detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers has been released this week following advocacy from Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Mandonna "Donna" Kashanian, 64, was detained by ICE officers last month as she gardened in the yard...
HUNT, Texas (AP) — As the search in Texas continued Wednesday for more than 160 people believed to be missing days after a destructive wall of water killed over 100 people, the full extent of the catastrophe had yet to be revealed as officials warned that unaccounted victims could still be found...
SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) — At least three people were missing in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding Tuesday that was so intense an entire house was swept downstream. Emergency crews carried out at least 85 swift...
The city government of Pasay launched the Electronic Mamamayan Identification Card or EMI Card, a convenient and hassle-free system for distribution of financial benefits, on July 9 at the Pasay City Astrodome. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the student beneficiaries of financial...
