The Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) has announced the return of free online Basic Japanese Language Classes. The program began in 2019 and is part of QCPL’s efforts to promote accessible education and cross-cultural learning. It is offered in partnership with Jellyfish Education Philippines,...
The Pasay City government is set to celebrate LGBTIQ+ Pride Month with the "Pasay Rainbow Ball 2025” on June 27, featuring a parade and ballroom competition. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano announced that the celebration will kick off with a pride parade at 4:00 p.m. in Barangay 66, corner...
A total of 132,467 public school students received free school supplies and uniforms from the Valenzuela City government as part of its Balik-Eskwela 2025 program. Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian, Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian, along with the city council led the distribution of school supplies and...
The Makati City government acquired three highly-advanced firefighting robots as alternative to fire suppression and rescue efforts, especially in high-risk incidents such as those involving hazardous materials, thus reducing the risk to rescuers’ lives. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Monday,...
Two men were arrested by the police for robbing and assaulting a Chinese family while walking along Rufino Underpass in Makati City on June 7, the Southern Police District (SPD) reported. Based on the police report, the victim, identified as "Zian," was walking with his family when the suspects...
Health leaders from the Taguig City government went to Singapore for a study visit to strengthen maternal and pediatric care. During the three-day visit, the Taguig delegation went to the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), an 830-bed hospital founded in 1858. The Taguig LGU...
Dozens of companies will be offering jobs to jobseekers on June 12 as part of the activities lined-up by the Antipolo City government in celebration of the country’s 127th Independence Day. Antipolo City Mayor Casimiro “Junjun” Ynares III said the city government, in partnership with the...
N 'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad 's President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced that his country will suspend the issuing of visas to U.S. citizens in response to the Trump administration’s decision to ban Chadians from visiting the United States. President Donald Trump on Wednesday...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s government on Sunday vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip . Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel wouldn 't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran 's intelligence minister claimed without offering evidence Sunday that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel 's nuclear program, ahead of a week in which the Islamic Republic likely will face new diplomatic...
BOGOTA (AP) — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia early Sunday, authorities said. No casualties were immediately reported. The quake hit 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) northeast of Paratebueno, a city about 116 miles southeast of the capital, Bogota. The U.S. Geological Service...
NICE, France (AP) — A fleet of 30 research and exploration vessels from around the world set sail just off the French coastal city of Nice on Sunday to kick off the third U.N. Ocean Conference and pay tribute to World Oceans Day. The event themed “Ocean Wonders” will see the vessels sail...
