Destroyed buildings that were hit by Israeli airstrikes are seen in Qana village, south Lebanon, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari) QANA, Lebanon (AP) — Israeli airstrikes pounded areas across Lebanon, killing at least 21 people, officials said Wednesday, including more than a...
A 63-year-old senior citizen was robbed of her pension after two individuals took her wallet containing her ATM card while inside a mall in Las Piñas. The police said the victim claimed that she was bumped by a man to get her attention while another person took her wallet from inside her bag....
CAVITE – A Chinese cook and a Filipino bodyguard employed by a Chinese businessman in Kawit were victimized by a group of robbers early Wednesday morning, Oct. 16. According to a report from the Police Regional Office 4A, eight suspects in two vehicles arrived at the Chinese businessman’s...
Philip Morris International's Chief Executive Officer Jacek Olczak (right) with Tommaso Di Giovanni, PMI's VP for International Communications and Engagement NEUCHATEL, SWITZERLAND – IQOS is now the top tobacco brand of Philip Morris International surpassing the iconic Marlboro in net...
A campaign against illegal drugs in the province of Rizal led to the arrest of a high-value individual (HVI) and in the confiscation of over P578,800 worth of shabu in Antipolo City. Photo from Rizal PPO The Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO) identified the suspect as “Ecko,” 41, a...
A Japanese national was arrested after his live-in partner filed a complaint of physical and emotional abuse against him on Tuesday, October 15, in Parañaque City. The confiscated pieces of evidence (Photo from Parañaque police) The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect,...
An Indian national was arrested for serious illegal detention and kidnapping for ransom of his compatriot on October 14 in Las Piñas City. Photo from Las Piñas police Col. Sandro Tafalla, Las Piñas City police chief, said the suspect, identified as alias “Sivarishi,”22 was arrested at...
The playful and humorous side of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto is now trending on social media after he responded to a supporter who repeatedly shouted "I love you, Mayor!" at him. The video was taken last October 5 during the filing of his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the upcoming 2025...
Two high value individuals (HVI) wanted for illegal drugs were nabbed by the Rizal Police's Provincial Intelligence Unit in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal on Tuesday, October 15, the Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) reported. (Photo from Rizal PPO) The suspects...
Col. Satur L. Ediong (right), BPPO director, conducts an ocular inspection in the province of Bulacan to ensure the continuous and efficient implementation of security measures. (Photo courtesy of Bulacan PPO) The Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO) launched 22 coordinated operations over...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran's missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials said Tuesday. President Joe Biden, right, talks with Israeli...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration has run out of money for the disaster assistance loans it offers small businesses, homeowners and renters, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Businesses...
